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David S. Hall, founder of Velodyne Lidar, has introduced Cam-Lidar, a new detection and tracking system that combines lidar, camera, and AI technology to identify high-speed aerial objects for drone defense applications.
Copado has renewed its FedRAMP Authority to Operate for GovCloud and is advancing toward Impact Level 5 authorization to support Department of War environments.
XTEND Reality Inc. has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the U.S. Department of War to develop and deliver AI-enabled one-way attack drone kits designed for close-quarter missions. The company will produce and train operators from its Tampa, Florida headquarters.
Aitech has established Aitech Defense Solutions, LLC (ADSL), a new division dedicated to supporting classified U.S. government programs and national defense initiatives. The unit will design and deliver advanced embedded computing systems for secure missions.
Princeton Digital Group announced a $700 million investment to establish its first data center campus in South Korea, expanding its footprint to seven countries across Asia.
AI coding startup Cursor has acquired recruiting strategy firm Growth by Design, which previously supported companies like OpenAI, to expand its in-house hiring operations and meet rising demand for its coding software.
Tether is reportedly in discussions to lead a €1 billion funding round in German startup Neura Robotics, valuing the company between €8 billion and €10 billion, according to the Financial Times.
Google announced a $40 billion investment in Texas to build three new AI data centers in Armstrong and Haskell counties, expanding its presence in the state and supporting workforce training and energy initiatives.
Astreya has released a suite of enterprise AI agents and automation assessments across multiple marketplaces, including ServiceNow and Databricks, to help organizations accelerate AI adoption and operational efficiency.
24 Seven has acquired Markacy, a New York-based marketing consulting firm, expanding its end-to-end marketing and AI consulting capabilities. The deal marks 24 Seven's 12th acquisition overall and its fourth in 2025.
1Mind has publicly launched with $40 million in funding, including a $30 million Series A led by Battery Ventures, to expand its AI-led sales platform that uses lifelike digital agents called Superhumans to automate sales and customer engagement.
SOCi Inc. announced it has deployed more than 150,000 Genius Agents that have completed over 10 million local marketing tasks for multi-location enterprises.
Invoca has introduced a new AI Messaging Agent built on Databricks’ Data Intelligence Platform, designed to enable secure, two-way SMS conversations using first-party journey and intent data.
Sitecore has launched Sitecore Studio, a new component of its SitecoreAI platform that enables marketers and partners to build and customize AI agents and workflows within a secure environment.
Singapore-based Dealism has launched an AI sales agent that interprets psychology, intent, and emotion to enhance customer engagement, following a $15 million angel funding round led by GL Ventures.
alby announced its AI shopping agents have facilitated 20 million consumer conversations and processed 39 million messages, marking a milestone in AI-driven retail engagement.
KeyBanc Capital Markets and Sapphire Ventures released their 16th annual Private Company SaaS Survey, showing renewed growth, improved profitability, and widespread AI adoption among private SaaS firms.
Callidus Legal AI has rebranded as StrongSuit, unveiling a new AI-driven legal research platform featuring automated case validation and advanced precedent verification tools for attorneys.
A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered OpenAI to provide 20 million anonymized ChatGPT chat logs to plaintiffs in a copyright lawsuit filed by media organizations, including The New York Times. OpenAI argues the order threatens user privacy and sets a dangerous precedent.
Proceed has acquired Rapid Legal and its LegalConnect platform to strengthen its national footprint and enhance its e-filing and service of process technology.
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