FedDev Ontario is investing over $3.1 million to support Sky Acoustics, Letar Inc., and Petra Hygenic Systems. The funding aims to help these manufacturers scale operations and integrate advanced technologies like automation and AI.
A startling report shows one in three people in the UK are now using AI devices like ChatGPT for emotional support. This growing digital dependency is creating real-world consequences, from user withdrawal symptoms to critical safety risks.
AT&T’s CEO sent a blunt memo in August, doubling down on a five-day in-office model for 140,000 employees. The message reveals a deeper shift in the employer-employee contract that every company is facing.
Intel is powering WaitTime’s crowd intelligence platform with its edge AI tech. The system uses cameras and 5th Gen Xeon processors to analyze movement and density in real-time, aiming to improve safety and operations at large venues.
OpenAI has rolled out a built-in app store for ChatGPT. The new directory lets users connect to and interact with third-party apps like Spotify, DoorDash, and Dropbox directly within a chat. Developers can now also submit their own apps for review and publication.
Saudi Telecom Company, through its Center3 subsidiary, has signed a joint venture with AI firm Humain to develop AI-focused data centers. The ambitious plan aims for 1GW of capacity, starting with an initial 250MW.
Imprint, a fintech that builds co-branded credit card programs, has raised $150 million at a $1.2 billion valuation. The round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from several top-tier VC firms.
The era of the unicorn is over. A new class of startup, the “hectocorn,” valued at $100 billion or more, has emerged. This small club includes giants like OpenAI, SpaceX, and ByteDance.
A new report reveals a surprising common goal for CFOs across manufacturing, healthcare, and tech. They’re all focused on slashing the time it takes for revenue to become usable cash, a metric now seen as critical for business resilience. The path to get there, however, looks completely different on
The European Innovation Council, which manages a €10 billion ($10.7B) deeptech fund, has appointed a new 20-person board. The move comes as the organization announces it will begin funding dual-use defense technologies starting in early 2026 and emphasizes a new focus on scaling companies globally.
