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Google has released DiffusionGemma, an experimental open model that generates text up to four times faster than traditional autoregressive language models. The 26 billion parameter Mixture of Experts model uses a diffusion-based approach to produce entire blocks of text simultaneously.
RYA and THE MVEye have formed a joint venture to create an AI research platform for the jewelry and watch industry. The platform, called the Intelligence Dashboard, combines real-time behavioral analysis with decades of consumer data to help brands understand shifting luxury trends.
Lantern has announced a partnership with 4Pens to deploy its AI-based LanternBRP platform across the promotional products company's multi-brand operations, replacing legacy systems and consolidating financial, CRM, and manufacturing workflows.
Dapple has raised $30 million in seed funding backed by The Raptor Group and Ion Pacific to expand its Enterprise OS Cloud, an operating system for AI infrastructure already supporting $100 million in customer contracts.
Opsera has launched VIBEshift, an autonomous deployment agent that moves AI-generated applications from prototype to production with a single command, automating infrastructure provisioning, security, and governance tasks.
XtalPi has entered a strategic partnership with an international biopharmaceutical company to develop oral small molecule therapeutics targeting a GPCR receptor, with a potential deal value exceeding $400 million.
Flux, a Boston-based engineering intelligence platform, has raised $5 million in funding led by Calibrate Ventures, with participation from True Ventures and Glasswing Ventures. The capital will support product development and expansion of its AI analysis capabilities.
qBotica and Atolio have announced a partnership to integrate Atolio’s enterprise AI search into qBotica’s automation services, enabling secure access to organizational knowledge for regulated industries.
Astera has introduced Centerprise AI, a platform that embeds agentic capabilities across the data management stack, enabling teams to design and deploy data assets, models, and analytics from structured and unstructured sources through natural language interaction.
Xplor Technologies has acquired Bitlancer, a technology partner specializing in payroll automation and AI tools for fitness operators. The deal integrates Bitlancer’s AI-driven payroll and business automation into Xplor’s software platforms across multiple industries.
Treez has launched Winston, an AI teammate platform built for regulated retail operations, starting with cannabis dispensaries in the United States. The platform connects to systems like POS, compliance, payroll, and supply chain tools to automate cross-departmental tasks while maintaining full operator oversight.
Huxley Medical has added SANSA GO, a point of care enrollment model, and a new cardiovascular risk marker called hypoxic burden to its SANSA diagnostic platform. The updates expand the system's use for sleep apnea and cardiac monitoring.
Greenhouse announced six new AI capabilities designed to reduce manual work and strengthen structured hiring processes. The updates include tools for analytics, note taking, candidate insights, and job setup, rolling out through summer 2026.
Beep and Atlanta Beltline have launched ATL Spoke, Atlanta's first autonomous public transit pilot. The 12-month service uses Karsan Autonomous e-JEST vehicles equipped with ADASTEC's Level 4 automation technology.
Check Point Software Technologies has joined OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber program and Daybreak initiative, gaining access to GPT-5.5 and expert cybersecurity support from OpenAI.
Poetic, formerly known as Forge, has raised $50 million in a Series A round led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Founders Fund, First Harmonic, and OpenAI. The funding will help the company expand its AI platform that automates complex business processes for large enterprises.
Sierra has achieved FedRAMP High Certification in partnership with Knox Systems, allowing U.S. government agencies to deploy its AI customer experience platform under federal security standards.
Zoomlion presented its humanoid robot Z01 at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul, showcasing advanced movement control, balance, and human-robot interaction capabilities as part of its push into embedded AI and robotics.
Park Systems has launched a joint development program with imec to create advanced metrology solutions for next generation semiconductor packaging and logic circuits.
Wahed MENA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar's General Directorate of Endowments to create an AI-based platform for Shariah equity analysis and screening tailored to the endowment sector.
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