Nscale raised $2 billion in a Series C round led by Aker and 8090 Industries, valuing the Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company at $14.6 billion.
Microsoft is integrating Anthropic’s Claude models into Microsoft 365 Copilot and introducing a new Copilot Cowork tool for autonomous workflows. The move expands Microsoft’s AI partnerships as demand grows for agent-based productivity tools.
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking technology startup founded by Ben Affleck, as the streaming giant expands its use of AI tools in film production.
SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $40 billion in bridge financing to expand its investment in OpenAI, underscoring CEO Masayoshi Son’s aggressive bet on artificial intelligence.
Meta will allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Brazil through its Business API after a ruling by the country’s antitrust regulator.
Xiaomi has launched a closed beta for miclaw, an AI agent powered by the MiMo large model that can control smartphones and smart home devices using natural language commands.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT for Excel in beta, enabling users to build and analyze spreadsheet models directly within workbooks. The release also adds financial data integrations from major providers such as FactSet and Dow Jones Factiva.
OpenAI introduced GPT-5.4, a new frontier model combining advanced reasoning, coding, and agentic capabilities. The model brings improved tool use, computer interaction, and long-context performance across ChatGPT, the API, and Codex.
Amazon introduced Connect Health, an agentic AI system designed to automate administrative tasks in healthcare. The platform integrates with electronic health records to assist with scheduling, documentation, and billing.
OpenAI’s annualized revenue has surpassed $25 billion, driven by rapid enterprise adoption and partnerships with consulting firms to expand large-scale AI deployments.
Broadcom expects artificial intelligence chip sales to surpass $100 billion by 2027 as demand surges from major technology companies building AI infrastructure.
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for one year via the WhatsApp Business API, responding to pressure from EU antitrust regulators.
Google has rolled out Canvas in AI Mode to all U.S. users in English, enabling people to create documents, dashboards, and interactive tools directly within Search. The feature provides a dynamic workspace for planning projects and building simple applications.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized OpenAI’s Pentagon agreement in a memo to staff, calling the company’s safety commitments “safety theater.” The remarks highlight deepening tensions between AI firms over military use of their technology.
OpenAI has released the Windows version of its Codex agentic coding application following strong adoption on Mac. The tool brings AI-driven coding agents and native Windows workflows to more developers.