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Humans& secures $480 million in seed funding from Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and top VCs, aiming to develop AI tools for collaboration and productivity.
Wikipedia marked its 25th anniversary by announcing new Wikimedia Enterprise partnerships with major AI and technology companies. The collaborations aim to support responsible use of human-curated knowledge at scale.
Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to power future artificial intelligence features, including Siri. The multi-year partnership supports Apple’s next generation of foundation models.
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.
Amazon’s “Shop Direct” and “Buy for Me” features are drawing criticism from online retailers whose products were listed without consent, raising concerns about AI-driven sales practices.
Amazon has launched Alexa.com, bringing its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant to the web and mobile app, enabling family-focused tasks, smart home control, and content creation online.
SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, increasing its stake above 10%. The funding supports AI infrastructure initiatives, joint ventures, and OpenAI’s broader growth, including plans for a potential IPO.
Amazon is adding four new integrations to its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant, enabling users to book hotels, schedule services, and access lifestyle apps. The update extends the assistant’s capabilities across multiple sectors starting in 2026.
Artificial intelligence has become a major factor behind U.S. job cuts in 2025, with companies citing automation and efficiency gains as reasons for workforce reductions. More than 55,000 layoffs this year have been directly attributed to AI adoption.
OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion in new funding, a deal that could value the ChatGPT maker as high as $830 billion. The discussions reflect rising capital needs as AI development and infrastructure costs accelerate.
Visa said it successfully completed hundreds of AI-driven transactions in a pilot program testing agent-based payments. The effort reflects a broader push across fintech to let AI agents handle purchases on behalf of consumers.
Amazon is rolling out AI-powered Greetings for Ring doorbells, allowing Alexa+ to manage deliveries, screen visitors, and take messages using video analysis.
Amazon appointed AWS veteran Peter DeSantis to head a new AI group managing Nova models, custom chips, and quantum computing as it deepens its AI strategy.
Amazon is reportedly in early talks to invest up to $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal tied to the use of its AI chips. The discussions reflect a broader trend of circular partnerships shaping the AI infrastructure market.
Robotaxis moved closer to mainstream use in 2025 as Waymo expanded rapidly in the U.S., rivals launched early services, and Chinese operators scaled at speed. Safety concerns, regulation, and cost remain key barriers to broader adoption.