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The business of AI — funding rounds, acquisitions, enterprise adoption, and market moves. Who is investing, who is partnering, and how AI is reshaping company strategy and the wider economy.
Cohere and the University of Toronto announced a multi-year partnership to support responsible AI adoption at the institution, with Cohere’s North platform set to integrate into U of T’s enterprise AI platform.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing its salespeople to highlight the advantages of its AI models over those of OpenAI and Anthropic, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Ode with Anthropic, backed by major firms, aims to embed engineers in enterprises to improve AI implementation success rates.
Whatnot acquired Shaped, a machine learning firm, to improve real-time recommendation systems for its livestream shopping platform, according to a July 15, 2026, announcement.
SpaceX’s stock dipped below its $135 IPO price on Wednesday, marking a decline since its June 12 public offering that raised nearly $86 billion.
Anthropic and Blackstone have launched Ode, a $1.5 billion AI implementation company, aiming to help businesses adopt AI technologies effectively.
Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI offering, has received approval from China's regulator to launch in the country, following an integration deal with Alibaba's Qwen AI model.
Cohere highlights the rising costs of AI ownership as global spending on AI is projected to reach $2.52 trillion by 2026, driven by infrastructure needs.
Voice AI startup Rime raised $24 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise customer call solutions. The round was led by M13 Ventures with participation from Twilio Ventures and other existing investors.
Former and current Meta employees allege discriminatory layoffs were driven by AI systems that targeted disabled workers and those on leave. The lawsuit claims 8,000 employees were cut in May.
OpenAI denied allegations in Apple's trade secret lawsuit, stating the complaint lacks merit. The 41-page case accuses the AI lab of misusing confidential information.
Pop star Lorde urged fans not to get Meta's AI glasses during a Madrid festival performance, calling them 'not sexy' amid privacy concerns.