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Adobe has introduced the Firefly AI Assistant, a new tool that can perform tasks across Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator. The assistant, entering public beta soon, can execute multi-step workflows and adapt to user preferences over time.
Gitar, a startup founded by former Intel, Google, and Uber engineer Ali-Reza Adl-Tabatabai, has emerged from stealth with $9 million in funding led by Venrock and Sierra Ventures to enhance code security using AI agents.
Parasail has raised $32 million in Series A funding to scale its cloud computing platform for AI inference, focusing on cost-efficient token processing across a global network of data centers.
Indian startup Emergent has launched Wingman, an autonomous AI agent that operates through messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, allowing users to assign and monitor tasks via chat.
Google has launched a native Gemini app for macOS, allowing users to access its AI assistant directly from their desktop. The app supports screen sharing, image and video generation, and is available globally for macOS 15 and later.
A new startup called Objection, backed by Peter Thiel and Balaji Srinivasan, has launched an AI platform that allows users to challenge the accuracy of published news for a $2,000 fee. The system assigns an 'Honor Index' score to journalists based on submitted evidence, prompting concerns about its impact on whistleblowers and press freedom.
AI-powered learning app Gizmo has surpassed 13 million users across 120 countries and secured a $22 million Series A funding round led by Shine Capital. The company plans to expand its engineering and AI teams and grow its U.S. college market presence.
Hightouch has achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue, largely from its AI-powered marketing content platform introduced in late 2024. The service enables marketers to create brand-consistent ads using connected design tools and existing brand assets.
ATLANT 3D and the National University of Singapore have signed an MoU to create a joint AI-driven materials discovery foundry at the CREATE campus, focusing on 2D materials, nanoelectronics, and advanced semiconductor packaging.
Caruso has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its valuation to $55 million. The AI-native fund administration platform now manages $55 billion in assets and plans to expand its AI agent capabilities and team across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman endorsed tracking employee AI token usage, known as 'tokenmaxxing', as a way for companies to gauge engagement with AI tools, according to TechCrunch.
LinkedIn reports a 20% decline in global hiring since 2022, but says artificial intelligence is not yet responsible for the slowdown, citing economic factors like rising interest rates instead.
Lovable has introduced an official connector for Databricks, enabling users to build live applications that interact directly with Databricks data using natural language, without requiring backend development.
Sidus Space has expanded its agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings to build and deliver another StarVault orbital data storage payload, extending its role in the first commercially operational space-based data storage service.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced it will hold a conference call on April 21, 2026, to provide updates on its Michigan AI data center campus. The session will include details on recent developments and future initiatives for expanding the facility’s AI and high-performance computing capabilities.
Actor Jeremy Renner has joined RapidSOS as a partner and investor to support emergency response and public safety efforts. The collaboration includes a short documentary and highlights the role of AI in assisting first responders.
Liatrio has announced a new AI-first standard for its enterprise transformation services, embedding AI into organizational workflows as a core capability rather than a pilot project.
Robots & Pencils has appointed Adrian Bird as Vice President of AWS Partnership to strengthen its collaboration with Amazon Web Services and expand joint customer engagement.
OpenAI has updated its Agents SDK to include new sandboxing and harness capabilities, enabling developers to build safer and more capable AI agents that can run complex, long-horizon tasks in controlled environments.
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a $10 million multi-year commitment to support the International Rescue Committee's Airbel Impact Lab, focusing on AI-driven solutions for communities affected by conflict and crisis.
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