Anthropic Partners with Allianz on Enterprise AI
Anthropic has partnered with Allianz to deploy its Claude AI models and custom agents across the insurer, emphasizing responsible, transparent AI for multi-step workflows and regulatory compliance.
Industries
The Industries section tracks how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world’s most important sectors — from aerospace, manufacturing, and energy to finance, healthcare, media, and travel. It brings together AI-focused news, analysis, and developments across both traditional and emerging industries, highlighting where automation, data, and machine learning are changing how organizations operate, compete, and scale. This page serves as a central index for understanding AI’s real-world impact across the global economy.
Insurance & Insurtech
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health for Personalized Care
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience that securely integrates personal health data with AI, helping users navigate wellness, lab results, and appointments with added privacy protections.
IT & Technology
OpenAI Explores Human-Only Social Network With Biometric Identity
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Chip With TSMC and OpenAI
Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, a new AI chip built with TSMC and designed to power GPT-5.2 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, promising faster, more efficient AI performance.
ChatGPT Now Cites Grokipedia, Raising New Misinformation Concerns
OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model has cited Elon Musk-backed Grokipedia across multiple topics, prompting concerns among researchers about how low-credibility sources can influence AI-generated answers.
Logistics & Supply
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs Amid AI Investments
Amazon announced plans to cut roughly 16,000 corporate roles, the second major reduction since October, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence and organizational efficiency.
Humanoid Robots Could Drive a $200B AI Market, Says Barclays
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
SoftBank and Nvidia in Talks to Invest $1B in Skild AI
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
Media & Advertising
OpenAI Explores Human-Only Social Network With Biometric Identity
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Claude AI Brings Slack, Figma, and Canva Into Chat
Anthropic’s Claude AI now allows users to interact directly with workplace tools like Slack, Figma, and Canva inside the chat interface. The update aims to reduce context switching and make collaboration more visible and interactive.
Report Warns That Grok Chatbot Exposes Kids to Unsafe Content
A new assessment by Common Sense Media finds xAI’s Grok chatbot exposes minors to sexual, violent, and unsafe content, with weak age verification and ineffective safety controls.
Public & Government
OpenAI Explores Human-Only Social Network With Biometric Identity
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Mistral AI Launches Vibe 2.0 Coding Agent
Mistral AI released the general availability of Mistral Vibe 2.0, upgrading its terminal-based coding agent as it shifts developer tools from testing to paid enterprise products.
Report Warns That Grok Chatbot Exposes Kids to Unsafe Content
A new assessment by Common Sense Media finds xAI’s Grok chatbot exposes minors to sexual, violent, and unsafe content, with weak age verification and ineffective safety controls.
Retail & Ecommerce
Google’s New Protocol Lets AI Handle Shopping End-to-End
Google introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard for agentic commerce, enabling AI-driven shopping, checkout, and branded agent interactions across retailers and platforms.
Copilot Gets a PayPal Checkout Button
PayPal and Microsoft are integrating checkout and payments directly into Copilot, allowing users to discover products and complete purchases without leaving the AI interface. The rollout begins on Copilot.com and expands PayPal’s agentic commerce strategy.
The Fun and Freaky AI Gadgets Everyone Talked About at CES 2026
Beyond major product launches, CES 2026 is highlighting a wave of unconventional AI-powered devices, from holographic assistants to robotic pets and smart kitchen tools. The gadgets reflect how artificial intelligence is moving into niche consumer applications.
Robotics & Automation
Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics
Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.
Claude AI Brings Slack, Figma, and Canva Into Chat
Anthropic’s Claude AI now allows users to interact directly with workplace tools like Slack, Figma, and Canva inside the chat interface. The update aims to reduce context switching and make collaboration more visible and interactive.
Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft Team Up to Use AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection
Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft have launched a collaboration to accelerate early detection of lung cancer using AI-powered radiology tools, with a focus on underserved communities.
Telecoms & Networks
OpenAI Explores Human-Only Social Network With Biometric Identity
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Rainbow Weather Raises $5.5M to Let AI Forecast Weather in Real Time
Climate tech startup Rainbow Weather has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to scale its AI-driven platform for hyper-local, real-time weather forecasting and environmental intelligence.
ChatGPT Now Cites Grokipedia, Raising New Misinformation Concerns
OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model has cited Elon Musk-backed Grokipedia across multiple topics, prompting concerns among researchers about how low-credibility sources can influence AI-generated answers.
Travel & Hospitality
Google’s New Protocol Lets AI Handle Shopping End-to-End
Google introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard for agentic commerce, enabling AI-driven shopping, checkout, and branded agent interactions across retailers and platforms.
Lenovo Launches Cross-Device AI Personal Assistant Qira
Lenovo introduced Qira, a system-level AI spanning PCs, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. The assistant offers context-aware, cross-device intelligence for writing, collaboration, and workflow management.
Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus for $2 Billion
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus for about $2 billion, gaining a rare revenue-generating AI agent platform. The deal strengthens Meta’s AI strategy as investor scrutiny grows around heavy infrastructure spending.