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iMerit Launches Ango Hub Deep Reasoning Lab to Elevate Generative AI with Human-Guided Chain-of-Thought Tuning

iMerit, a leader in software-delivered AI data solutions, introduces Ango Hub Deep Reasoning Lab (DRL), a unified platform for Generative AI tuning and developing chain-of-thought reasoning interactively with AI teachers. Ango Hub DRL enables real-time turn-by-turn processes and evaluation based on human preferences, leading to more coherent and accurate model responses to complex problems. Adv

AI21 Unveils Maestro: The World’s First AI Planning and Orchestration System for Enterprise-Scale AI

AI21 is leading the shift from LLMs and Reasoning models to planning AI systems. Maestro increases the accuracy of GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet 3.5 by up to 50% on complex, multi-requirement tasks, transforming AI from an unpredictable tool to a trustworthy system. AI21, a pioneer in frontier models and AI systems, today unveiled Maestro, the world's first AI Planning and Orchestration System desig

Hon Hai Research Institute Unveils Taiwan’s First AI-Powered Traditional Chinese Large Language Model, FoxBrain

Hon Hai Research Institute announced today the launch of the first Traditional Chinese Large Language Model (LLM), setting another milestone in the development of Taiwan's AI technology with a more efficient and lower-cost model training method completed in just four weeks. The institute, which is backed by Hon Hai Technology Group ("Foxconn") (TWSE:2317

CoreWeave Secures Up to $11.9B Deal to Expand AI Infrastructure for OpenAI

CoreWeave announced a deal to deliver AI infrastructure to OpenAI, expanding OpenAI's compute capacity for training and delivering its latest models at scale to its hundreds of millions of users around the world. The contract value for this strategic deal is up to $11.9 billion. As part of this deal, OpenAI will become an investor in CoreWeave through the issuance of $350.0 million o

Mecalux Integrates GenAI into Easy WMS, Enabling Chat-Based Warehouse Management

Users can query logistics operation data, create reports and generate dashboards via chat.· Requests such as releasing orders or unblocking aisles are executed automatically once the action is confirmed in conversation. Mecalux Software Solutionshas integrated generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into its Easy WMS warehouse management system

DeFi Technologies Increases Stake in Neuronomics AG to 52.5%, Strengthening AI-Driven Asset Management

DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company at the forefront of decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset innovation, has increased its stake in Neuronomics AG, a Swiss asset management firm specializing in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience, to 52.5%. This strategic acquisition strengthens DeFi Technologies' presence in AI-driven asset management and trading

Vurvey Labs Launches Vurbs™, the First AI Agent Ecosystem Powered by Real-Time Human Insights

Vurvey Labs, an AI research and platform company serving global brands like Adidas, Kenvue, and Unilever, today unveiled Vurbs™ — the world's first AI agent ecosystem dynamically powered by real-time human insights. Breaking the LLM ParadigmTraditional Large Language Models (LLMs) are static. Vurbs represent a revolutionary approach: AI agents that live, learn, and evolve through co

ARUP Laboratories Expands AI-Augmented Screening for Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection

ARUP Laboratories announced the expansion of its groundbreaking AI-augmented screening tool for the detection of human gastrointestinal parasites to include wet-mount slides. With this expansion, ARUP Laboratories will become the first and only laboratory to apply AI-augmented screening to the entire ova and parasite testing process. The AI-augmented screening tool minimizes hum

Shield AI Secures $240M in Strategic Funding to Scale AI-Driven Autonomy

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced it has completed a $240 million, F-1 strategic funding round, raising the company's valuation to $5.3 billion. The financing was completed with major participation from strategic investors L3Harris (NYSE: LHX) and Hanwha Aerosp

SmartOne.ai Introduces Synthetic Data Solution to Power Next-Gen AI Training

SmartOne.ai is stepping forward with synthetic data solutions which are growing in popularity with the contiguous growth of new AI technologies and innovations. The Montreal-based data services provider has officially launched a service that promises to reshape AI model training with exceptional precision, realism, and scalability. As industries scramble to keep pace with AI's rapid

Appian 25.1 Supercharges Enterprise Scalability with 75x Faster AI-Powered Document Processing

Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced the latest version of the Appian Platform, which delivers improved scalability, speed, and performance for enterprise applications. Appian 25.1 introduces more document processing capacity with AI skills, centralised dashboards for monitoring process KPIs, and the ability to sync 10 million rows per record type in your data fabric. Appian 25.1 all

PaleBlueDot AI Unveils Dot-1.1, Bringing DeepSeek API Access and Cost-Optimized AI Cloud Scaling

PaleBlueDot AI, Silicon Valley's leading AI Cloud Agent Platform that connects AI cloud resource suppliers and customers, has just announced the release of Dot-1.1. "In democratizing access to AI, the cost of Inference is reducing by up to 85% annually, with the full power of open source now enabling DeepSeek and other industry innovators to bring another 'Henry Ford' moment to AI industry," sa

D-ID Partners with Microsoft to Bring AI-Powered Avatars to Azure for Enhanced Digital Interactions

D-ID, one of the leading platforms for the generation of AI-powered interactions and content creation, is excited to announce a partnership with Microsoft, bringing D-ID's advanced technology to Microsoft Azure. Through this collaboration, enterprises and developers can integrate AI-powered avatars into their applications, enabling more engaging, real-time interactions and personalized cu

Paris to Host GOSIM AI 2025, Showcasing the Future of Open-Source AI Innovation

Following the pace of global open-source AI innovation, GOSIM AI Paris 2025, hosted by the GOSIM (Global Open-Source Innovation Meetup) and co-organized by CSDN, will take place in Paris, France, on May 6-7, 2025. Renowned for its international scope, community-driven approach, and strong interactivity, GOSIM has previously successfully convened multiple

Harness Completes Merger with Traceable to Build AI-Native DevSecOps Powerhouse

Harness, the AI-Native Software Delivery Platform™ company, announced it has completed its merger with Traceable, the next-generation API Security Platform, effective March 4, 2025. By joining forces, Harness and Traceable are creating the most advanced AI-native DevSecOps platform, enabling software teams to seamlessly develop, deliver, and secure applications. The combined platform elim

Workday Report Highlights Urgent Talent Shortages, Driving Shift to AI-Powered Skills-Based Workforce

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people and money, today released "The Global State of Skills", revealing a pressing challenge for businesses worldwide: More than half (51%) of business leaders are worried about future talent shortages, and only 32% are confident their organization has the skills needed for long-term success. As AI transforms industries, the

Tech Mahindra Introduces AI-Powered Multi-Modal Network Operations Model to Drive Telecom Autonomy

- Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a new Multi-Modal Network Operations Large Language Model for Telcos, developed using the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and AWS Cloud infrastructure. The model is based on Llama 3.1 8b instruct model and is heavily customized for teleco

Driving AI with Purpose: Neeta Singal on Women’s Role in Shaping the Future of AI

As AI continues to transform industries, women are making their mark in shaping its ethical and technological future. This Women’s Day, AI Reporter America, part of the World AI Network, celebrates female leadership in AI with Neeta Singal, Partner & Co-founder of KnowDis. An advocate for innovation and diversity, Neeta shares her journey as a female entrepreneur in AI, the rol

Elsevier Expands ClinicalKey AI to Transform Point-of-Care Access and Streamline CME Credit Tracking

New functionality and partnerships make it easier for clinicians to access crucial information at the point of care and log learning credits. Elsevier, a global leader in health information and data analytics, has announced further enhancements to ClinicalKey AI, the company's leading generative AI-powered clinical decision support solution. The new functionality and integrations with strategic

Huawei Cloud Introduces AI-Powered Cloud Device at MWC 2025 to Drive Carrier Innovation

At MWC 2025, Huawei Cloud will unveil its groundbreaking Cloud Device solutions, designed to rejuvenate carrier innovation and drive transformation in the mobile Internet era. As carriers transition from 2G to 5G, they face increasing demands for storage and computing power. Huawei's Cloud Device empower carriers to overcome these challenges by modernizing business models, diversifying serv

Jensen Huang Leads NVIDIA to Record $39.3B Q4 Revenue as AI Demand Soars

NVIDIA reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 26, 2025, of $39.3 billion, up 12% from the previous quarter and up 78% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP earnings per diluted share was $0.89, up 14% from the previous quarter and up 82% from a year ago. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was $0.89, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 71% from a year ago. For fiscal 2025,

AI Inception to AI Domination: The Relentless Business Race for Supremacy

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a niche academic pursuit into a global tech “arms race,” with nations and companies pouring resources into AI breakthroughs and infrastructure. Industry leaders liken AI’s significance to that of electricity in its transformative power pymnts.com . Indeed, after decades of gradual progress, AI capability is now accelerating at an unpre