GitHub Copilot's New Billing, OpenAI's Smartphone, and UNICEF's AI Climate Fund - Daily AI Brief #441
April 28, 2026 -
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In today's edition, GitHub Copilot announces a shift to usage-based billing starting in 2026. SquareMind has raised $18 million to advance AI-driven robotic skin exams. Meanwhile, Reliable Robotics secures $160 million to further develop autonomous aircraft technology.
OpenAI is planning to launch an AI-driven smartphone in collaboration with industry partners. CGI has opened an AI Center of Excellence in Portugal, and a Stanford professor is seeking a $1 billion valuation for a new AI startup. Additionally, IBM introduces its AI development partner, IBM Bob, and Samsung SDS plans to sell OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu in the Asia-Pacific region. Alpha Vision unveils an AI agent designed for construction safety.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, GitHub Copilot announces a shift to usage-based billing starting in 2026. SquareMind has raised $18 million to advance AI-driven robotic skin exams. Meanwhile, Reliable Robotics secures $160 million to further develop autonomous aircraft technology.
OpenAI is planning to launch an AI-driven smartphone in collaboration with industry partners. CGI has opened an AI Center of Excellence in Portugal, and a Stanford professor is seeking a $1 billion valuation for a new AI startup. Additionally, IBM introduces its AI development partner, IBM Bob, and Samsung SDS plans to sell OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu in the Asia-Pacific region. Alpha Vision unveils an AI agent designed for construction safety.
GitHub Copilot Shifts to Usage-Based Billing in 2026
GitHub will transition all Copilot plans to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, 2026, using GitHub AI Credits based on token usage. Read more
OpenAI Developing Smartphone with AI Agents
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that OpenAI is collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to develop a smartphone using AI agents instead of traditional apps, with production expected by 2028. Read more
CGI Opens AI Center of Excellence in Portugal
CGI has announced the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence in Lisbon, Portugal, to boost AI adoption and improve business outcomes across Europe. The center will focus on Agentic AI and Generative AI, and will start operations in May 2026. Read more
Meta Partners with Overview Energy for Space-Based Nighttime Solar Power
Meta has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to receive up to 1 gigawatt of power from satellites that will beam infrared light to solar farms, enhancing electricity generation at night. Read more
Stanford Professor Seeks $1 Billion Valuation for AI Startup
Stanford University professor James Zou is raising funds for his AI startup, Human Intelligence, aiming for a $1 billion valuation. The company focuses on AI models to enhance human physiology research. Read more
IBM Launches AI Development Partner IBM Bob
On April 28, 2026, IBM announced the launch of IBM Bob, an AI-driven tool aimed at enhancing software development efficiency for enterprises. Read more
Samsung SDS to Sell OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu in Asia-Pacific
Samsung SDS has obtained the rights to distribute OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu, focusing on educational use in the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative includes a pilot project with the National Korea Broadcasting and Communications University. Read more
Alpha Vision Launches AI Agent for Construction
Alpha Vision has introduced an AI Agent aimed at improving safety and efficiency in construction, showcased at the ENR Future Tech 2026 event. Read more
UNICEF Launches Funding for AI Climate Tech Startups
UNICEF has announced a funding initiative offering up to $100,000 for startups developing AI-driven climate technology solutions focused on children's health. Read more
SquareMind Raises $18 Million for AI Skin Exams
SquareMind, a Paris-based AI and robotics company, has secured $18 million in funding to advance its Swan™ platform for robotic skin exams, with plans for U.S. and European expansion. Read more
Reliable Robotics Secures $160 Million for Autonomous Aircraft
Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million to advance its Reliable Autonomy System, aiming for FAA certification and autonomous cargo operations by 2026. Read more
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