AI in Business
Google is expanding Gemini to function as an AI agent capable of planning, executing tasks across business applications, delegating to subagents, and integrating multiple AI models with workplace identity features. The agentic capabilities are initially being rolled out to business users. Source: TechCrunch
AI in Business
Oracle has implemented ChatGPT and Codex across recruiting, engineering, and operations to automate specialist knowledge workflows. The deployment reduces processing time from days to minutes for various organizational tasks. Source: OpenAI
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The Township Entrepreneur Agency held a Kasi Tech Summit in Alexandra encouraging local entrepreneurs to adopt digital tools and AI for business growth. The event promoted technological adoption among township-based business owners as a strategy for enterprise expansion. Source: ITWeb
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Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy executives will discuss AI infrastructure opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The event is promoting attendance with discounted registration offers. Source: TechCrunch
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Zach Yadegari, a 19-year-old co-founder of the Cal AI calorie tracking app, has raised $10 million for a new personal AI agent startup. The startup positions itself as a competitor to existing personal AI agent platforms like Instinct, Muse, and Bee. Source: TechCrunch
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Keyrus conducted an AI maturity assessment for a customer, establishing a roadmap to transition from fragmented AI experiments to organized process automation and scalable AI adoption infrastructure. The engagement demonstrates structured approaches to building sustainable AI implementation frameworks. Source: ITWeb
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Arti Garg, chief technologist at AVEVA, discusses the emerging phase of industrial AI driven by advances in foundation models, physical AI, and agentic systems, emphasizing the need for responsible deployment that prioritizes safety, human oversight, and environmental sustainability. AVEVA is developing governance frameworks and participating in IEEE standards work to
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Nous Research, developer of the Hermes Agent platform, raised $90 million in Series B funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The company is launching AI agents designed for business users. Source: TechCrunch
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Meta has developed new AI detection tools designed to identify advertisements on its platforms that appear innocuous but secretly direct users to child sexual abuse material hosted elsewhere. The tools were created following Meta's discovery of such deceptive ads already present on its services. Source: TechCrunch
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Golden Arrow, a South African public transport operator, is implementing intelligent security technology powered by data and AI at its depot facilities to enhance operational efficiency for electric vehicles. The technology serves dual purposes beyond crime prevention, functioning as a key operational tool for managing smart transport infrastructure. Source: ITWeb
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Healthleap, a healthcare AI company, has raised $38 million in funding across seed and Series A rounds to develop technology that identifies hospital patients requiring closer clinical attention. The funding includes an $8 million seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series
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Esri South Africa discusses how banks can enhance their data analytics by incorporating spatial data into their existing datasets. The company highlights opportunities for financial institutions to leverage location-based insights from their customer information. Source: ITWeb