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Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Embedding 2, its first natively multimodal embedding model that maps text, images, video, audio, and documents into a unified embedding space. The model is available in public preview through the Gemini API and Vertex AI.
Nectir has raised $12.5 million in funding led by Rethink Impact to scale its secure AI infrastructure for schools, which supports over 100 campuses and 80,000 students.
Payoneer has announced a collaboration with FundPark to offer AI-powered credit lines of up to $10 million for eligible e-commerce businesses in Hong Kong, aiming to improve access to flexible financing.
Amazon has made its Health AI assistant available on its website and app, extending it beyond the One Medical platform. The assistant can answer health questions, explain records, manage prescriptions, and connect users with care providers, with free consultations for Prime members.
Boost.ai has announced Adaptive Voice, a new voice functionality for its conversational AI platform that combines speech-to-speech and speech-to-text technologies to enable seamless, compliant voice interactions across customer journeys.
SAP and Uptycs have announced a partnership to deploy verifiable AI analysts that support enterprise cybersecurity teams, integrating human and AI capabilities for threat detection and strategic risk analysis.
A new Resume.org survey finds that 21% of U.S. companies have stopped hiring entry-level workers because of AI, with nearly half expecting to do so by 2027.
CYPHER Learning has named John Mazur as its new Chief Executive Officer, while founder Graham Glass will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer to focus on advancing the company’s AI architecture and product innovation.
Robo.ai CEO Benjamin Zhai said the UAE remains a key base for the company’s AI operations, citing its policy framework, sovereign capital, and infrastructure that support the growth of a machine economy.
TruDoc has secured $15 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by the Al Nahyan and Al-Ketbi families, with participation from Pulsar Capital. The company plans to use the funds to scale its virtual-first healthcare services and expand its at-home critical care operations across the GCC region.
DFI announced it will present new edge AI platforms developed with Intel at Embedded World 2026, including systems for defense, medical, and industrial automation applications.
Meshy has introduced Meshy Labs, an experimental AI incubator, and its first AI-native game, Black Box: Infinite Arsenal, at GDC 2026. The company also reported reaching $30 million in annual recurring revenue and over 10 million users.
NAVER D2SF has made a pre-seed investment in Khameleon, a robotics startup developing physical AI solutions for hotel housekeeping automation in North America.
Ondas Holdings Inc. has entered into a merger agreement with Mistral Inc., a U.S.-based defense prime contractor, expanding its access to Department of Defense programs and manufacturing infrastructure.
Aiva Health has partnered with ServiceNow to integrate voice-driven AI into hospital operations, enabling clinicians to create and manage service requests by voice in real time.
DeepL's 2026 Language AI Report shows that 35% of global enterprises still rely on manual translation processes despite increased AI investment, with only 17% using next-generation AI tools for translation.
Mega has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding led by Goodwater Capital to scale its AI-powered marketing platform for small and medium-sized businesses, automating tasks like SEO, paid ads, and website management.
Clarivate has integrated its Cortellis Regulatory Intelligence with Anthropic's Claude AI using the Model Context Protocol, enabling life sciences organizations to access authoritative regulatory data directly within AI workflows.
Captur has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Rally Ventures with participation from SVV (Sure Valley Ventures) to expand its on-device AI technology that verifies user-submitted photos in real time without internet connectivity.
Dify has raised $30 million in a Series Pre-A funding round led by HSG, valuing the open-source AI workflow platform at $180 million. The funding will support product expansion, enterprise-grade features, and community development.
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