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Anthropic has launched Cowork, a new tool built into the Claude Desktop app that allows users to assign Claude access to specific folders for file-based tasks. The feature, now in research preview for Claude Max subscribers, enables Claude to read, edit, and create files through chat commands without requiring coding knowledge.
Apple and Google have entered a multi-year collaboration that will see Google's Gemini models and cloud technology used to power Apple’s next-generation AI features, including an upgraded Siri expected later this year.
Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard developed with major retailers to streamline AI agent-based shopping across platforms.
OpenAI is reportedly asking contractors to upload examples of real work from past or current jobs to evaluate AI models’ performance. Contractors are instructed to remove confidential data before submission, according to Wired.
Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to xAI’s Grok chatbot after reports that it generated sexualized AI images, including depictions of minors. The government called the content a violation of human rights and summoned X officials to address the issue.
OpenAI and SoftBank Group are investing $1 billion in SB Energy to develop large-scale AI data centers and energy infrastructure in the U.S., including a 1.2 GW facility in Texas set to begin operations in 2026.
AI cloud infrastructure provider Lambda is seeking to raise at least $350 million through a convertible note round led by Mubadala Capital, ahead of a planned IPO later this year.
Meta has signed agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to supply more than 6 gigawatts of nuclear power for its Prometheus AI data center in Ohio, securing long-term energy for its growing AI operations.
Google has launched a new AI Inbox for Gmail, offering personalized task summaries and updates, alongside Gemini-powered AI Overviews, Proofread, and expanded access to Help Me Write and Suggested Replies.
Anthropic is in talks to raise $10 billion in a new funding round that would value the AI company at $350 billion, with GIC and Coatue Management leading the investment, according to Bloomberg. Microsoft and Nvidia are also expected to participate in the round.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated feature that allows users to discuss health and wellness topics in a secure environment. The new section separates health-related chats from other conversations and supports integrations with apps like Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal.
iScribeHealth has been selected by Lifepoint Health to provide AI-powered scribing technology that captures and integrates clinical notes in real time, reducing documentation tasks for physicians.
SENA Health has reported a 300% year-over-year growth driven by increased adoption of its AI-powered Command Center, which streamlines patient access and administrative workflows for healthcare organizations.
CAQH announced that twelve major health plans have become its shareholders, a move aimed at strengthening partnerships and accelerating the development of connected healthcare data solutions.
Siemens CEO Roland Busch said the company is exploring potential acquisitions in artificial intelligence, life sciences, and operations software, building on its $5.1 billion purchase of Dotmatics last year to strengthen AI-driven drug development and data infrastructure.
Biobeat Technologies has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by Ally Bridge Group, OrbiMed Advisors, and Elevage Medical to expand commercialization of its FDA-cleared, cuff-less 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system in the U.S.
Qualified Health has partnered with the University of Texas System to roll out a large-scale generative AI deployment across its health institutions, aiming to enhance care delivery, operations, and research.
Fountain Life announced outcomes showing measurable disease reversal across multiple health areas, supported by more than 15 billion clinical data points and its AI-powered platform ZORI.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has announced collaborations with Siemens and NVIDIA to create an AI-driven digital twin of its SPARC fusion machine, accelerating progress toward commercial fusion energy.
Supermicro has announced expanded production and liquid-cooling capabilities to support NVIDIA's upcoming Vera Rubin and Rubin platforms, aiming to accelerate delivery of next-generation AI data center solutions.
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