Anthropic is launching a week-long pilot program where an AI will interview users about their experiences with AI. The goal is social science research, but the company acknowledges the weird, self-referential nature of it.
Microsoft plans to upgrade Copilot in Excel with two major features starting in 2026. Agent Mode will help manage complex workbooks, while a new =COPILOT function will work directly inside formulas.
Ben, a London-based AI platform for managing global employee benefits, just secured €23.6 million in fresh funding. The round was led by Mercia Ventures and included backing from Revolut founder Nik Storonsky’s fund. This comes as the HR tech space sees a flurry of smaller, AI-driven investments acr
Mark Zuckerberg is betting Meta’s future on achieving “personal superintelligence,” but the path is littered with failed models, massive spending, and executive turmoil. The company’s new “Avocado” model is a make-or-break attempt to catch Google and OpenAI.
Three Democratic senators are investigating whether tech giants’ AI-driven energy demands are raising electricity costs for everyday Americans. Amazon released a counter-study arguing its data centers often overpay for power, subsidizing other ratepayers. The clash highlights the growing tension bet
Jim Cramer is pounding the table on Amazon stock, calling its recent pullback a buying opportunity. The thesis hinges on a forecasted reacceleration of Amazon Web Services growth into 2026. But is the optimism justified?
OpenAI has launched GPT Image 1.5, a major update to its image generation model. It promises better editing, readable text, and more consistency for business users. This move heats up the competition with Google’s Nano Banana Pro and other rivals.
Data streaming firm Redpanda has formed a strategic alliance with Akamai, joining its Qualified Compute Partner Program. The deal aims to provide enterprises with a cloud-to-edge data platform for building agentic AI applications.
The M&A market roared back in 2025, driven by massive AI bets and private equity. But a new report shows a stark divide: while megadeals thrived, the middle market slumped to its lowest level in ten years.
Jutro Medical, a Polish AI-first primary care startup, has secured €24 million in a Series A extension. The funding will fuel its clinic acquisition spree and further development of AI agents that handle administrative tasks, aiming to free up doctors for actual patient care.
