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Disney Takes $1 Billion Equity Stake in OpenAI and Allows Sora Character Use
The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, its first major external AI commitment, and will permit OpenAI to use Disney characters on the Sora video generation platform. This deal boosts OpenAI's legitimacy amid financial concerns and positions Disney to participate in AI rather than be disrupted.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 with Enhanced Math and Scientific Reasoning
OpenAI launched GPT-5.2, focusing on improved mathematical reasoning for reliable scientific and technical work, enabling multi-step logic and error reduction in analyses. The update addresses competition and aims to silence concerns about falling behind in the AI race.
Software Testing Market Projected to Reach $126.91 Billion by 2033
The global software testing market is expected to grow to USD 126.91 billion by 2033, driven by demand for high-quality digital apps, with the U.S. segment hitting $38.66 billion. B2B and large enterprises lead, while B2C and SMEs grow fastest due to digital transformation.
Meta Adopts Alibaba’s Qwen AI Models for Training
Meta is using Alibaba's Qwen models to train its AI, marking a role reversal in the AI race as Western firms leverage Chinese tech. This highlights increasing cross-border AI collaborations amid global competition.
Huawei Bolsters AI with New Foundation Model Unit and Global Talent
Huawei launched a foundation model unit to advance AI ambitions, recruiting international experts. This move strengthens China's AI ecosystem amid U.S. restrictions.
Microsoft Pledges $17.5 Billion for AI Cloud in India
Microsoft committed $17.5 billion to expand AI cloud infrastructure in India, targeting its vast market, talent pool, and data resources. The investment underscores India's rising importance in global AI development.
DXC Technology Launches AdvisoryX to Bridge AI Execution Gap
DXC introduced AdvisoryX, based on its Xponential AI framework, to help enterprises overcome AI scaling challenges, as 65% lack a clear business case and 94% face deployment issues. It offers strategy, tech, and operations guidance.
Progress Adds Agentic AI Features to Telerik and Kendo UI
Progress released Q4 2025 updates for Telerik and Kendo UI, including an Agentic UI Generator that creates app pages from natural language prompts and AI-driven data interactions. This makes enterprise UI development more conversational.
Thales Launches AI Security Fabric for Agentic AI and LLMs
Thales unveiled AI Security Fabric to provide runtime security for agentic AI and LLM-powered apps, addressing growing needs in secure AI deployment across industries.
Runway Launches GWM-1 World Model
Runway introduced GWM-1, a new AI world model advancing generative capabilities. This release is part of intensifying competition in AI media generation tools.
Google Unveils Gemini Deep Research Agent
Google launched the Gemini Deep Research agent, enhancing AI-driven research functionalities. It supports real-time audio in Google Translate and other advanced features.
Multiple AI Startups Secure Major Funding Rounds
Harness raised $240M Series E for AI software delivery; fal got $140M Series D for generative media; Ritten secured $35M Series B for behavioral health AI. Other rounds include Safebooks ($15M seed) and Bobyard ($35M Series A), signaling robust investor interest.