Android Studio's Gemini and Salesforce's AI Acquisition Lead the Day - Daily AI Brief #400
February 25, 2026 -
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In today's edition, Stacks has secured $23 million to enhance AI finance solutions, while Pepper has raised $50 million for AI applications in food distribution. Kyndryl is partnering with the University of Liverpool to advance AI in healthcare. Additionally, Android Studio has launched an AI assistant named 'Gemini'.
Other notable developments include Zillow hosting an AI summit for investors in 2026, and Salesforce acquiring Momentum for AI revenue orchestration. SK Hynix plans to increase AI memory chip production, and DeepSeek is utilizing Nvidia chips despite US export controls. The European Commission is seeking AI screening partners, and Amazon is investing in a Louisiana data center for AI.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Stacks has secured $23 million to enhance AI finance solutions, while Pepper has raised $50 million for AI applications in food distribution. Kyndryl is partnering with the University of Liverpool to advance AI in healthcare. Additionally, Android Studio has launched an AI assistant named 'Gemini'.
Other notable developments include Zillow hosting an AI summit for investors in 2026, and Salesforce acquiring Momentum for AI revenue orchestration. SK Hynix plans to increase AI memory chip production, and DeepSeek is utilizing Nvidia chips despite US export controls. The European Commission is seeking AI screening partners, and Amazon is investing in a Louisiana data center for AI.
Stacks Secures $23M for AI Finance Solutions
Stacks, an AI platform for enterprise finance, has raised $23 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed. The company aims to automate financial processes and has launched AI Flux Analysis to improve finance reporting. Read more
Pepper Secures $50 Million for AI in Food Distribution
Pepper, a technology platform for food distributors, has raised $50 million in Series C funding to boost AI innovation and expand its offerings. Read more
Kyndryl and University of Liverpool Partner on AI in Healthcare
Kyndryl and the University of Liverpool are collaborating to explore AI technologies in healthcare, aiming to improve patient interaction and address health disparities in the Liverpool City Region. Read more
Android Studio Launches AI Assistant 'Gemini'
The new version of Android Studio introduces 'Gemini', an AI assistant aimed at aiding developers in code generation and debugging, alongside new cloud-based coding capabilities. Read more
Zillow to Host AI Summit for Investors in 2026
Zillow Group, Inc. will host an investor event in New York City on March 24, 2026, focusing on AI innovations in real estate transactions. The summit will feature key speakers and a live webcast will be available. Read more
Salesforce Acquires Momentum for AI Revenue Orchestration
On February 18, 2026, Salesforce announced its acquisition of Momentum, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities in revenue orchestration and conversational insights. Read more
The Hashgraph Group Introduces TrackTrace for EU Compliance
The Hashgraph Group has launched TrackTrace, a solution aimed at ensuring compliance with the EU's Digital Product Passport regulation set for 2027. It focuses on enhancing supply chain transparency and sustainability. Read more
SK Hynix to Boost AI Memory Chip Production
SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won announced plans to increase production of AI memory chips to meet the growing demand from global data centers. He highlighted the profitability of high-bandwidth memory but cautioned about potential future challenges due to rapid technological changes. Read more
DeepSeek Uses Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Amid US Export Concerns
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has utilized Nvidia's Blackwell chip for training its new AI model, raising concerns over potential violations of U.S. export controls. Read more
EU Excludes Chinese Entities from AI and Chip Programs
The European Union has decided to exclude Chinese organizations from its Horizon Europe grants for critical technologies due to security concerns, effective from 2026. Read more
European Commission Seeks AI Screening Partners
The European Commission is inviting healthcare organizations to join a network focused on AI-driven screening for cancer and cardiovascular diseases, aiming to improve prevention and diagnosis. Read more
Avantos Raises $35 Million for AI in Financial Services
Avantos, an AI-native operating system for financial services, has secured $35 million in funding to enhance client servicing. The investment includes a $25 million Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and contributions from Guardian Life Insurance Company, SEI, and Vanguard. Read more
Cognizant Partners with Vehicle Manufacturer for AI Workplace Transformation
Cognizant has been chosen by a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer to enhance its global workplace services with AI and automation. The partnership will leverage Cognizant WorkNEXT™ to improve operations in factories and offices. Read more
Amazon Invests in Louisiana Data Center for AI
Amazon is investing in a new data center in Northwest Louisiana, as announced by Southwestern Electric Power Co. This initiative aims to enhance AI infrastructure, boost local economic growth, and improve utility services in the region. Read more
symplr Unveils AI Features at ViVE 2026
symplr has introduced new AI-driven features for its Operations Platform at ViVE 2026, focusing on enhancing workforce management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor credentialing to tackle staffing shortages and clinician burnout. Read more
Google Launches AI Literacy Training for U.S. Educators
Google has partnered with ISTE and ASCD to offer a free AI literacy training initiative for 6 million K-12 and higher education faculty in the U.S., focusing on integrating AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM into teaching. Read more
BCG and OpenAI Expand Partnership for AI Transformation
Boston Consulting Group and OpenAI have announced a multiyear expansion of their partnership to help organizations transition from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale AI transformation. Read more
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