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Apple is reportedly close to acquiring the team and technology from computer vision startup Prompt AI, which developed the Seemour home security camera app. Prompt will retire the app and delete user data as part of the transition.
AI21 Labs has introduced Jamba Reasoning 3B, a compact 3-billion-parameter open-source model built on a hybrid SSM-Transformer architecture. The model delivers up to five times higher efficiency than similar models and is designed for on-device deployment across multiple platforms.
Microsoft Azure has introduced the NDv6 GB300 VM series, the world’s first production-scale cluster based on NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems, purpose-built for OpenAI’s AI workloads. The deployment integrates over 4,600 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs connected through Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking to accelerate large-scale AI training and inference.
Reflection AI has raised $2 billion at an $8 billion valuation to develop open frontier AI models. The startup, founded by former Google DeepMind researchers, aims to position itself as a U.S.-based alternative to Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as a senior adviser, focusing on global macroeconomic and geopolitical strategy. The part-time roles have been approved by the UK’s Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, with all earnings donated to his charity, The Richmond Project.
Intel has unveiled its Panther Lake processors, the first built on the company’s 18A semiconductor process. The chips will enter high-volume production later this year at Intel’s Fab 52 facility in Arizona, with shipments expected to begin before the end of 2025.
Figma has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini AI models into its design platform, enhancing image generation and editing capabilities for its 13 million users.
Retool has launched Enterprise AppGen, a platform enabling application creation using natural language, announced at the Retool Summit in San Francisco.
Shutterstock has launched a suite of AI services to enhance model training and evaluation, leveraging its extensive content corpus and metadata licensing expertise.
Samsung is set to supply HBM4 memory for AMD's MI450 GPUs in a new deal with OpenAI, challenging NVIDIA and SK hynix's dominance in the AI semiconductor market.
AllocateRite has introduced a new AI-powered Marketing Compliance Tool to streamline marketing reviews and reduce regulatory risks, announced in a press release.
Gain, a deeptech startup from Tel Aviv, has emerged from stealth with a $12 million seed funding round led by The Garage, introducing AI Employees for end-to-end procurement processes.
Bluefish has announced that Peter Naylor, a seasoned media executive, has joined the company as a strategic advisor to enhance its AI marketing platform.
AcuityMD has announced an expansion of its AI platform, introducing new tools to improve sales performance and strategic decision-making for medical device companies.
Agiloft has appointed Joe Yurich as Chief Revenue Officer to drive enterprise growth and enhance AI-driven contract lifecycle management, announced in a press release.
MAI has announced a $25 million seed funding round led by Kleiner Perkins to launch its AI agents for automating performance marketing, driving 40% more sales for e-commerce companies.
7th Level has partnered with Workplace AI to introduce 7Q, an AI-driven sales enablement platform based on the NEPQ methodology, as announced in a press release.
CallSine has launched fully autonomous AI sales agents to streamline B2B sales processes, as announced in a press release. These agents operate across the entire sales cycle, enhancing efficiency and allowing sales teams to focus on building customer relationships.
Saudi Arabia is advancing its industrial sector through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, aligning with Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, as announced in a press release.
ASML has announced the appointment of Marco Pieters as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately, as stated in a press release by ASML Netherlands BV.
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