Glean Hits $300M ARR, Meta's AI Agent on WhatsApp, and Amazon's AI Shopping Tech

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SpeedLabs has raised $6.5 million to develop Momentum Markets, an AI platform for real-time sports trading, aiming to transform sports betting by allowing fans to trade on live game moments. Meanwhile, Cox Automotive has acquired Fullpath to boost its AI-powered marketing capabilities, integrating Fullpath's platform with data from Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book.

In other news, Plot has secured $10 million to expand its AI video services for enterprise clients, including major brands like Visa and PepsiCo. OpenAI has introduced new Codex tools for enterprises, enhancing document handling and offering job-specific plugins. Additionally, Cove has expanded its AI tools for real estate operations, focusing on compliance and tenant communications.

Glean Achieves $300 Million ARR

Glean has announced reaching $300 million in annual recurring revenue, highlighting its growth and focus on reducing AI computing costs for businesses. Read more

SpeedLabs Raises $6.5M for AI Sports Markets

SpeedLabs has secured $6.5 million in funding to develop Momentum Markets, an AI-driven platform for real-time sports trading. Read more

Cox Automotive Acquires Fullpath

Cox Automotive has completed its acquisition of Fullpath, an AI-powered Customer Data Platform, to enhance its marketing capabilities by integrating with data from Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. Read more

Plot Secures $10M Funding for AI Video Intelligence

Plot, a social video intelligence platform, has raised $10 million to expand its services for enterprise clients. The funding will enhance its capabilities in tracking community engagement and campaign performance for brands like Visa and PepsiCo. Read more

OpenAI Introduces Codex Tools for Enterprise Users

OpenAI has launched new capabilities for its Codex tool, targeting enterprise users with job-specific plug-ins for roles like data analytics and investment banking. The update includes features such as Sites for website creation and Annotations for document handling. Read more

Cove Expands AI Tools for Real Estate

Cove has expanded its CoveAI platform with new tools for compliance, work order management, and tenant communications in commercial real estate operations. Read more

RudderStack Introduces RudderAI for Snowflake Users

RudderStack has launched RudderAI at the Snowflake Summit 26, offering tools to enhance customer data management for Snowflake users by addressing data fragmentation challenges. Read more

Dstny Launches AI-First Voice Services

On June 3, 2026, Dstny announced the launch of Always-On Communications, a service designed to integrate AI into voice communications and ensure no business conversation is missed. Read more

Amazon Offers AI Shopping Tech to Retailers

Amazon Web Services is now providing its AI shopping technology, initially developed for internal use, to other retailers. Kate Spade is among the first to adopt this service. Read more

OpenAI Expands Codex with New Plugins and Sites

OpenAI has launched new role-specific plugins and interactive sites for Codex users, broadening its application beyond software development. These additions enable various professionals to incorporate Codex into their workflows and facilitate team collaboration through interactive websites and apps. Read more

Anyscale Partners with Microsoft Azure for AI Workloads

Anyscale has launched a public preview of its platform on Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprises to run AI workloads within their Azure environment. This integration aims to enhance control and security over AI systems. Read more

aytm Introduces Skipper Reports for Research

aytm has launched Skipper Reports, an AI tool that generates research reports quickly after survey completion, enhancing the Skipper AI suite's capabilities. Read more

Red Bull Basement Supports New Founders with AI and Funding

The Red Bull Basement incubator is aiding first-time founders by offering AI tools and equity-free funding, with the 2026 World Final in San Francisco showcasing 40 teams' startup ideas. Read more

Beroe and Kearney Unveil AI Decision Engine for Procurement

Beroe and Kearney have launched MAX, an AI-native decision engine designed to improve procurement processes, at the Digital Procurement World (DPW) NYC conference. Read more

Meta Launches AI Agent for WhatsApp Business Globally

Meta has launched its AI agent, Meta Business Agent, globally for WhatsApp Business. The AI bot aims to support small and medium businesses by handling customer inquiries and more, with a subscription fee under WhatsApp Business Premium. Read more

Encoura and Element451 Partner for AI Student Engagement

Encoura and Element451 have announced a strategic partnership to launch Encoura Connect, an AI-powered platform aimed at enhancing student engagement in higher education. Read more

NGP VAN Introduces AI Tool for Email Campaigns

NGP VAN has launched Inbox Insights, an AI-powered tool designed to improve email deliverability for Democratic and progressive campaigns. The tool offers real-time performance monitoring and email list validation. Read more

Apollo.io Partners with Perplexity Computer

Apollo.io has launched a connector for Perplexity Computer, integrating sales intelligence and workflow capabilities to streamline business processes. Read more

Vensure Launches AI Communication Hub

Vensure Employer Solutions has launched an AI-powered communication hub to enhance employee engagement and streamline organizational communication. Read more

Actabl Launches Custom AI Solutions for Hospitality

On June 3, 2026, Actabl announced a new program where its engineers collaborate with hotel companies to develop tailored AI solutions to enhance operations and profitability. Read more

Amazon Introduces AI-Generated Product Images

Amazon has announced a new feature for its shopping app that will display AI-generated images of products based on user search queries. This aims to assist users in finding products by providing visual options that may not currently exist. Read more

Dun & Bradstreet Integrates Data into Microsoft 365 Copilot

Dun & Bradstreet has launched a Graph Connector in Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering free access to verified business data to enhance AI workflows. Read more

In2ition AI Launches Iris for Live Conversations

In2ition AI has launched Iris, an AI companion that actively participates in live conversations on platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, offering features like real-time engagement and AI-driven coaching. Read more

Tencent Cloud Unveils AI Tools at Hong Kong Event

At its first Cloud Day in Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud announced new AI tools like WorkBuddy, Miora, and TokenHub to support enterprise AI integration. Read more

Resin8 Automates Procurement for Canadian Hydrogen Firm

Resin8, an AI-powered marketplace, has completed a major transaction involving industrial gas compressors for a Canadian hydrogen company, showcasing its AI model's capability in automating procurement processes. Read more

HighLevel Partners with Neil Patel for AI Solutions

HighLevel has announced a strategic partnership with Neil Patel to enhance AI and SEO solutions for small businesses. The collaboration includes content creation, international expansion, and new initiatives like a podcast and event participation. Read more

Ambition Launches MCP Integration for Revenue Teams

Ambition has introduced its Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, enabling secure AI platform connections to its performance graph, aimed at improving clarity and efficiency for revenue teams. Read more

Handshake Secures $3.2 Million for AI Retail Platform

Handshake, a London-based retail technology company, has raised $3.2 million to enhance its AI-powered platform for retail agreements. The funding will support product development and team expansion. Read more

Vertice Acquires Vendr for Procurement Intelligence

On June 1, 2026, Vertice announced its acquisition of Vendr to create the largest procurement intelligence dataset, enhancing AI negotiation capabilities. Read more

China's Push for Intelligent Manufacturing at Expo 2026

At the World Intelligence Expo 2026, discussions focused on China's efforts in intelligent manufacturing and the 'AI Plus' initiative, highlighting its potential impact on economic growth and corporate confidence. Read more

bizZone Inc. Launches AI-Embedded AMS

bizZone Inc. has introduced Autrinity, the first AI-embedded association management system, at a conference in Washington, DC. The system aims to improve member services and reduce administrative tasks for associations. Read more

JK Tech Launches Gemini Enterprise Unit for AI Adoption

On June 2, 2026, JK Tech introduced its Gemini Enterprise Unit to assist businesses in adopting AI technologies using Google's Gemini. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive solutions for scalable AI deployments. Read more

Infosys and Handelsblatt Launch AI Editorial Engine

On June 2, 2026, Infosys and Handelsblatt Media Group introduced 'Editorial Link Intelligence', an AI tool designed to enhance digital journalism by recommending internal links to improve storytelling and reader engagement. Read more

Kindsight Launches AI Tools for iWave

Kindsight has introduced new AI features for iWave, including a Screening Agent and Prospect Summary, to enhance nonprofit fundraising efforts by improving prospect research and donor engagement. Read more

Brandi AI Introduces Sentiment Hub

Brandi AI has launched Sentiment Hub, a new tool for enterprise marketing and PR teams to track market sentiment and brand narratives within AI platforms. Read more

AdLift's Tesseract Adds Claude AI and Traffic Analytics

The AI Search Visibility platform Tesseract by AdLift has launched new features including integration with Anthropic's Claude AI and AI Traffic Analytics, enhancing brand insights through AI-driven engagement analysis. Read more

AethexAI Founders Launch Voice AI for Africa and Middle East

Founders Mariama Diallo and Ayooluwa Odemuyiwa have left Goldman Sachs and Meta to start AethexAI, focusing on voice AI solutions for overlooked markets in Africa and the Middle East, with $3 million in pre-seed funding. Read more

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