CloudNC has raised $20 million to enhance its AI-driven precision machining technology in global supply chains. The funding round, led by Nimble Ventures and supported by Calculus Venture Capital, Entrepreneur First, and Lockheed Martin’s LM Ventures, will allow CloudNC to scale its operations. Founded in 2015 and based in London, CloudNC aims to address the […]
M&T Bank has expanded its implementation of AI copilots to over 15,000 employees, enhancing various aspects of its operations, customer service, software development, and risk management. The bank’s use of AI extends to analyzing call center conversations, drafting reports, generating code, identifying customer needs, and flagging portfolio risks. Previously, M&T limited employee access to public […]
OneRail has introduced an innovative AI delivery platform called OmniSTAR, leveraging Nvidia technology to optimize last-mile delivery for retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. The system analyzes various delivery options—such as in-house fleets, couriers, and parcel carriers—to identify the most cost-effective method that meets the desired service level. OmniSTAR integrates Nvidia’s cuOpt decision optimization engine and cuDF […]
Autonomous trucking company Gatik has successfully closed a $200 million Series D funding round, aimed at expanding its driverless freight operations in North America. The investment was spearheaded by the Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, with notable contributions from Millennium Management, ARK Invest, Intact Private Capital, among others. Gatik reports having over $600 […]
Amazon is set to enhance its Prime Air drone delivery service by expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026. This expansion marks a significant increase, allowing the service to reach communities with tens of millions of potential customers. The success of this broad coverage hinges on […]
Samsung Research America has introduced two new AI foundation models aimed at analyzing wearable biosignal data, focusing primarily on smartwatches that monitor heart activity, sleep, and physical fitness. This innovation was unveiled during the Health Forum at Galaxy Unpacked in July 2026, where Samsung shared its vision for a future of preventative, personalized, and connected […]
Google is actively testing AMIE, a research medical AI system designed to conduct synchronous video consultations with patients. In a recent evaluation, AMIE performed alongside professional patient actors and received clinical evaluator ratings comparable to those of primary care physicians across critical measures. The study involved fifteen trained actors who simulated various medical conditions, covering […]
Google has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, two new AI models aimed at reducing latency and token costs for enterprise AI agents. The company emphasizes the importance of efficiency in running autonomous software agents in production environments, highlighting how every additional token increases costs and slows down workflows. The new models cater to […]
Bunkerhill Health has successfully raised $55 million in funding to enhance its agentic AI platform, Carebricks. This Series B funding round saw continued support from notable investors like Sequoia Capital, Felicis, Optum Ventures, and Y Combinator. The primary question in the healthcare sector remains whether the new software can effectively operate within active hospital environments. […]
Google DeepMind, in collaboration with Isomorphic Labs, has initiated a bioresilience program to reduce the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in biological fields while enhancing responses to outbreaks. This partnership has rapidly expanded, establishing over 15 collaborations with government agencies, biosecurity organizations, and research institutions in just one year. The initiative stems from the […]