OpenAI has acqui-hired the team behind Convogo, a leadership assessment platform, to support its AI cloud efforts. The startup’s technology will not be acquired and will be shut down.
Sakana AI’s ALE-Agent secured 1st place in the AtCoder Heuristic Contest 058, outperforming 804 human participants. The agent autonomously discovered novel optimization strategies during the 4-hour competition.
Nvidia is requiring Chinese customers to pay in full upfront for its H200 AI chips amid regulatory uncertainty. The move reflects rising political and export risks tied to advanced semiconductor sales.
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.
Snowflake agreed to acquire observability platform Observe to strengthen telemetry monitoring and AI-scale data operations. The deal would mark Snowflake’s largest acquisition to date.
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered features in Gmail to help users summarize emails, generate replies, and prioritize messages. The updates aim to improve productivity as email volumes continue to rise.
The European Commission instructed X to retain internal documents and data linked to its Grok AI chatbot through 2026. The order follows concerns over illegal content and platform compliance under EU rules.
A U.S. judge ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed to trial, citing evidence supporting his claims. Musk alleges the company abandoned its nonprofit mission in favor of profit-driven operations.
AI commerce startup Spangle raised $15 million in a Series A, valuing the company at $100 million. Its software delivers real-time, personalized shopping experiences for retailers using AI-generated recommendations.
Ford announced an AI assistant for its smartphone app, set to expand to vehicles in 2027. The company also previewed a next-generation BlueCruise system capable of eyes-off driving by 2028.
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.
Anthropic is preparing to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, nearly doubling its recent value. Major backers include GIC, Coatue, Microsoft, and Nvidia, supporting cloud expansion and AI model development.
Chinese regulators are assessing whether Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus violated technology export control rules. The review could affect how cross-border AI deals involving Chinese-developed technology are approved.
Enterprise AI firm Articul8 secured more than half of a planned $70 million Series B round at a $500 million pre-money valuation. The company is targeting regulated industries with specialized AI systems deployed inside customer environments.
Zing Coach is an AI-powered fitness app that delivers adaptive, personalized workouts. The Belarus-rooted startup has partnered with Paris Saint-Germain to bring elite-inspired training to a global fan base.