Vertiv Acquires ThermoKey, White House AI Policy Proposal, and Oracle's New AI Apps - Daily AI Brief #420
March 24, 2026 -
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Vertiv has acquired ThermoKey to enhance AI data center cooling solutions. Cursor has introduced Composer 2, built on Moonshot AI's Kimi platform. The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic as a supply-chain risk. The White House has proposed a national AI framework, and Oracle has launched AI-powered Fusion Agentic applications.
Zipline has raised $200 million to expand its drone delivery services, while Newly secured $2 million for its AI no-code app platform. Alibaba has launched an AI platform for SMEs, and Wolters Kluwer introduced an AI tool for Italian tax professionals. Nebius secured $4.34 billion for AI expansion, and Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2026 with a focus on AI. Lovable is seeking acquisitions to grow its platform.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Vertiv has acquired ThermoKey to enhance AI data center cooling solutions. Cursor has introduced Composer 2, built on Moonshot AI's Kimi platform. The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic as a supply-chain risk. The White House has proposed a national AI framework, and Oracle has launched AI-powered Fusion Agentic applications.
Zipline has raised $200 million to expand its drone delivery services, while Newly secured $2 million for its AI no-code app platform. Alibaba has launched an AI platform for SMEs, and Wolters Kluwer introduced an AI tool for Italian tax professionals. Nebius secured $4.34 billion for AI expansion, and Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2026 with a focus on AI. Lovable is seeking acquisitions to grow its platform.
Vertiv Acquires ThermoKey for AI Data Center Cooling
Vertiv has announced an agreement to acquire ThermoKey S.p.A., a provider of heat rejection technologies, to improve its cooling solutions for high-density AI data centers. This acquisition aims to expand Vertiv's thermal management capabilities, particularly in the EMEA region, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Read more
Cursor's Composer 2 Built on Moonshot AI's Kimi
AI company Cursor has admitted that its new coding model, Composer 2, was developed using Moonshot AI’s open-source model Kimi 2.5, raising transparency concerns. Read more
Pentagon Labels Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk
The Pentagon has designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, a move criticized by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren as retaliation for the company's stance against military use of its AI technology. This development coincides with Anthropic's legal battle against the Department of Defense over alleged First Amendment violations. Read more
Bain & Company Highlights AI in Asia-Pacific Private Equity
Bain & Company's report indicates a positive outlook for the Asia-Pacific private equity market by 2026, with AI playing a crucial role in investment strategies. Read more
White House Proposes National AI Policy
The White House has proposed a national AI policy to Congress, aiming to replace state regulations with a unified framework. The policy addresses child protection, energy management, and innovation, emphasizing the need for consistent legislation to maintain global competitiveness. Read more
Oracle Launches AI-Driven Fusion Agentic Applications
On March 24, 2026, Oracle unveiled Fusion Agentic Applications, aimed at enhancing enterprise operations with AI. These applications integrate with existing Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to improve decision-making and efficiency in business functions like HR, finance, and supply chain. Read more
Zipline Raises $200 Million for Drone Delivery Expansion
Zipline has secured an additional $200 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven drone delivery operations, expanding into several U.S. states. Read more
Newly Secures $2 Million for AI No-Code App Platform
Stockholm-based startup Newly has raised $2 million to enhance its AI-powered no-code platform for developing mobile applications. Read more
Alibaba Introduces AI Platform for SMEs
Alibaba has introduced Accio Work, an AI platform aimed at managing business operations for small and medium-sized enterprises. This move highlights Alibaba's focus on agentic AI and B2B applications. Read more
Accenture Invests in DaVinci Commerce for AI in Retail
On March 23, 2026, Accenture announced its investment in DaVinci Commerce to enhance AI-driven shopping experiences in retail. Read more
Wolters Kluwer Introduces AI Tool for Italian Tax Professionals
Wolters Kluwer has launched Genya Dichiarativi Expert AI, a new AI-powered feature designed to assist Italian tax and accounting professionals with tax declaration tasks. Read more
Nebius Secures $4.34 Billion for AI Expansion
Nebius has closed a $4.34 billion convertible debt funding round to expand its AI infrastructure, following partnerships with Nvidia and Meta. Read more
Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Dates with AI Focus
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 will highlight AI advancements, featuring updates across its operating systems and a revamped Siri. Read more
Lovable Seeks Acquisitions to Grow Platform
Lovable, an AI-powered app-building platform, is looking for acquisitions to boost its growth, as announced by CEO Anton Osika. Read more
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