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Google is launching Gemini Enterprise to boost the use of AI agents in the workplace. Get ready for AI teammates! 💼 Read More

A new AI technique is creating "digital twin consumers" and some experts think it could completely change the market. It sounds like the end of traditional market research! 👯 Read More

The UAE just unveiled the world's first AI policy for national elections. AI is now getting involved in how countries vote! 🗳️ Read More

Echelon's AI agents are setting their sights on consulting models, taking aim at big firms like Accenture and Deloitte. Get ready for an AI-powered consulting war! ⚔️ Read More

The AI venture funding surge continued through the third quarter. The money keeps pouring into the AI industry! 📈 Read More

SmartKem and Jericho Energy Ventures are signing a letter of intent to create a US-owned, AI-focused infrastructure company. They're preparing the ground for the AI era! 🔌 Read More

The AI startup Lorikeet is being hailed as one of Australia's most important, and is now "outshining Canva". A new Aussie tech star is on the rise! 🌟 Read More

CoreWeave is launching the first publicly available serverless reinforcement learning capability to build reliable AI agents. Making AI agents trustworthy and efficient! ✅ Read More

SocialTrait is launching the first AI-powered personality and social skills coach. Now you can practice your small talk with a bot! 🗣️ Read More

Asiapac is unveiling four AI SaaS platforms to transform omnichannel marketing in Asia. Marketing is getting a major AI upgrade across the region! 🌏 Read More

AlphaSense has surpassed $500 million in ARR due to high adoption rates. Half a billion dollars! Their AI is definitely paying off! 💰 Read More

There is a study on the risk associated with deals between companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and AMD. It seems like big partnerships come with big risks! and in this case concerns stem from circular spend patterns…. silly season continues! ⚠️ Read More

Sonatype is launching Nexus Repository Cloud for the Gen AI era. They're helping developers manage components in the age of generative AI! ☁️ Read More

AI and robotics companies are starting to pay people to watch them cook and clean to gather data. Your chores could be someone else's research! 🧑‍🍳 Read More

Campus acquired an AI startup founded by a former Meta AI chief. Another talent acquisition in the ongoing AI race! 🤝 Read More

Google shared a massive list of 1,000 generative AI use cases, including examples for logistics and automotive. AI can do a LOT in its current state! 💡 Read More

AI users are gaining more than just answers, closing the "ambition gap" by using AI for advanced tasks. AI is raising the bar for what people can achieve! 🚀 Read More

Scott's Miracle-Gro is showing how data can meet dirt as they delve into AI for gardening. Even the lawn is getting smarter! 🌳 Read More

FirstWord Pharma covered a new AI drug discovery platform focused on optimizing treatments for various conditions. AI is accelerating the path to new medicine! 💊 Read More

n8n just raised a massive $180 million Series C at a huge $2.5 billion valuation! Looks like everyone loves workflow automation. 🚀 Read More

Reflection secured a massive $2 billion to become an open-frontier AI lab in America, aiming to challenge DeepSeek. That's some serious cash for AI research! 💸 Read More

SpellBook conjured up $50 million in Series B funding, led by Khosla Ventures, to continue their work in the legal tech space. They’re making legal work magical! ✨ Read More

Tycho AI closed a $10 million Series A funding round. Things are looking up for this AI startup! ⬆️ Read More

FurtherAI secured a cool $25 million Series A to transform workflows in the insurance industry using AI. Making sure your claims are processed faster! 🛡️ Read More

David AI raised $50 million to bring audio data into AI models. It sounds like they want AI to start listening better! 👂 Read More

Fintech startup Goodscore raised $13 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Looks like they scored big! 💰 Read More

Paid secured a $21 million seed round to build crucial infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy. They're laying the foundation for the future of AI work! 🏗️ Read More

AgTech scale-up Ecorobotix raised a total of €128 million to scale their AI-driven sustainable farming solutions. They're helping farmers save the planet and their bottom line! 🌱 Read More

The AI2 Incubator launched a new $80 million fund to double down on real-world AI applications, especially in Seattle and beyond. They're funding the next big ideas! 💡 Read More

ConCntric raised $10 million in Series A funding to transform the pre-construction phase of the building industry. Finally, AI is helping out in one of the world's slowest industries! 🚧 Read More

Accounts receivable beware! 🧾🧮 Lunos AI secured a $5 million pre-seed round. Looks like they are building agentic strong base! 🌙 Read More

August AI secured $3 million in funding. For the team behind AI-digital health companion, this is a great boost in pace! 🏥🩺 Read More

Energy Robotics secured $13.5 million to scale critical infrastructure inspections with AI-driven robotics. Robots are keeping things running smoothly! 🤖 Read More