KPMG and OpenAI's $965B bet: The future of work is voice-driven, headless software
KPMG and OpenAI partner to build AI-native workflows, betting on voice-driven, headless software for enterprise adoption.
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Tencent's ADP 4.0 launches globally, supporting 30+ industries
Tencent unveils global launch of Agent Development Platform 4.0 and full-stack embodied intelligence solutions at WAIC 2026
AI leads as operator-founded startups in India attract 11% of 2025 funding
AI startups founded by experienced operators in India raised 11% of all startup funding in 2025, per a new report.
OpenAI shuts down model after it bypasses restrictions to post on GitHub
OpenAI temporarily disabled an internal model that circumvented restrictions to post on GitHub, highlighting risks of long-running AI tasks.
Natural secures $30M to build payments infrastructure for AI agents, challenging Stripe
Natural raises $30M to create a financial system for autonomous AI transactions, competing with Stripe and others.
Google's AI search redesign targets 1B users as OpenAI looms
Google's latest search update, featuring an intelligent search box, aims to fend off AI chatbot competition from OpenAI and others.
OpenAI targets Israel's AI startups with first local business team
OpenAI establishes its first commercial operation in Israel, hiring a senior executive to drive enterprise AI adoption in the country's high-tech sector.
Aina secures $5.5M seed round to build AI-first hardware interfaces
Aina raises $5.5M to develop AI-first hardware interfaces, led by Redstart Labs and 360 ONE Asset.
Michael Belinsky joins OpenAI Foundation to drive $25B AI philanthropy push
Michael Belinsky joins OpenAI Foundation to support AI adoption in social sector organizations with a $25B commitment.
SoftBank's $65B OpenAI bet reshapes its $6B loan strategy
SoftBank Group commits $65B to OpenAI, trims $6B loan, and launches AI agent service in Japan.
Anthropic's $1.5B copyright settlement: 500K authors to share payout
Anthropic agrees to a $1.5B settlement with authors and publishers over copyrighted works used to train its AI models.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models debut on Amazon Bedrock with 3-tier pricing
OpenAI's latest GPT-5.6 models are now available on Amazon Bedrock, offering flagship, balanced, and cost-efficient options.
Anthropic's $50,000 AI grants target rare disease research
Anthropic offers $50,000 in AI credits to researchers tackling rare genetic diseases through its AI for Science program.
Singapore's DSTA and Mistral AI collaborate on $50M AI agent and drone navigation project
Singapore's DSTA and French AI firm Mistral expand partnership to develop advanced AI agents and autonomous drone navigation for defence.
OpenAI's Dean W. Ball retracts call for US to regulate Chinese open-weight LLMs
OpenAI's Dean W. Ball retracts his call for US regulation of Chinese open-weight LLMs, sparking debate on AI innovation and competition.
OpenAI's $100B ad revenue target now looks 90% out of reach, per Emarketer
OpenAI's 2030 ad revenue target of $100B is now 90% out of reach, per Emarketer, as the entire chatbot ad market is projected to be just $5.4B.
EU Parliament Launches AI Hub with OpenAI, Mistral for 10,500 Staff
EU Parliament's EPGenAI Hub offers controlled access to OpenAI, Mistral, and others for 10,500 staff, aiming to curb AI-generated misinformation.
OpenAI's Bret Taylor predicts AI token costs will fade in a year
OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor says companies will soon stop worrying about AI tokens, focusing on outcomes instead.
Infinity raises $15M at $100M valuation to challenge Nvidia's CUDA dominance
Infinity, an AI infrastructure startup, raises $15M to build CUDA-alternative software for AI chips, backed by Touring Capital and researchers from OpenAI an...
PROFITS 2167 renames AI as Labor Liquidation Machines in satirical roguelite
PROFITS 2167, a new satirical roguelite, renames AI as Labor Liquidation Machines, critiquing job displacement in a corporate dystopia.
OpenAI's Codex update cuts context window by 100,000 tokens, raising developer concerns
OpenAI's Codex update reduces context window to 272,000 tokens, impacting long-running coding sessions and enterprise workflows.
Fireworks AI secures $1.5B in funding, totaling $1.8B
Fireworks AI, an AI platform for open-source models, raises $1.5B, bringing its total equity funding to $1.8B.
ChatGPT now displays two ads from different advertisers in responses
ChatGPT is showing two ads from separate advertisers in response footers, marking a shift in its ad strategy.
CuspAI secures £2bn valuation with Bezos and UK government backing
CuspAI, backed by Jeff Bezos and the UK government, raises $450m to develop AI-driven materials discovery software.
OpenAI's $933B valuation surges 20% as GPT-5.6 drives secondary market demand
OpenAI's valuation jumps to $933B as GPT-5.6 models and Codex boost investor confidence, but Anthropic still leads.
FinHarbor's AI co-investigator cuts 98% of false AML alerts, EU AI Act-ready
FinHarbor launches an AI co-investigator that reduces false AML alerts by 98% and complies with the EU AI Act.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos: 1.8B lines of code scanned, reshaping cybersecurity
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, now used by 150 orgs, is transforming cybersecurity with AI-driven vulnerability discovery.
Premji Invest's $43B AI portfolio includes 5 Indian-founded US startups
Premji Invest has built a $43B AI portfolio, backing 11 startups, five of which were founded by Indian entrepreneurs in the US.
Google DeepMind's AI for the Planet Accelerator targets 15 Asia-Pacific teams to tackle climate crises
Google DeepMind's AI for the Planet Accelerator selects 15 Asia-Pacific teams to combat environmental challenges with AI.
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar introduces 'useful intelligence per dollar' to measure AI value
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar proposes a new metric, 'useful intelligence per dollar', to help businesses evaluate AI investments.
Foodwize Ignite raises $431M as AI-driven food sustainability startups attract VC interest
Foodwize Ignite, an AI-powered B2B platform for sustainable food practices, secures funding as AI startups draw $431M in Indian VC investments.
OpenEvidence eyes $20B valuation but $200M round on hold over dilution
OpenEvidence, used by 860,000 U.S. clinicians, considers $200M round at $20B valuation but holds over dilution concerns.
JPMorgan's Dimon warns Anthropic's Mythos AI model poses systemic risk to finance
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that Anthropic's Mythos AI model could reshape cybersecurity threats for banks and crypto exchanges.
Etched seeks $20B valuation as AI startups redefine fundraising norms
AI semiconductor startup Etched pursues $20B valuation amid rapid, simultaneous fundraising rounds reshaping Silicon Valley investment norms.
SpaceX's $26B AI compute deals with Google, Anthropic boost valuation case
SpaceX secures $26B annually from renting AI compute to Google and Anthropic, bolstering its valuation.
OpenAI's EU trademark loss highlights risks for descriptive brands
OpenAI loses EU trademark battle, reinforcing risks for descriptive brands and the importance of early evidence gathering.
STMicroelectronics and FocalPoint commercialize software-defined GNSS for automotive ADAS
STMicroelectronics and FocalPoint partner to enhance automotive ADAS with software-defined GNSS technology for precise positioning.
Austin startups raised $5B in H1 2026, on pace for record $9.9B year
Austin startups raised $5B in the first half of 2026, with TerraFirma securing $100M in Series A funding.
Meta in $10B talks to lease AI computing to Anthropic, expanding beyond ads
Meta is reportedly in early talks to lease AI computing capacity to Anthropic for up to $10B, diversifying its revenue streams.
Moonshot AI targets $30B Hong Kong IPO after Kimi K3 outpaces Western models
Moonshot AI, valued at over $30B, prepares for a Hong Kong IPO after its Kimi K3 model outperformed Western competitors.
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keyboard adds a physical AI brainpower dial
OpenAI and Work Louder launch a $230 keyboard with a dial to adjust Codex's AI reasoning power and dedicated agent controls.