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Sequoia-backed AI startup Serval hits $1B valuation in three months
AI startup Serval achieved unicorn status rapidly by developing solutions that reduce IT support tickets and compete with major SaaS platforms, signaling strong investor confidence in viable AI applications in enterprise IT.
Harness raises $200M at a $5.5B valuation to automate AI-era software delivery
Harness secured significant funding to advance AI-driven software delivery automation, reflecting growing demand for AI-powered DevOps tools that streamline development and deployment processes.
Medra raises $52M to integrate AI, robotics, and wet labs for drug discovery
Medra's recent $52 million funding aims to merge AI with robotics and laboratory work to accelerate drug discovery, demonstrating biotech's increasing reliance on AI to innovate pharmaceutical research.
ZTE faces potential $1B+ US foreign bribery settlement
Chinese telecom giant ZTE is negotiating a settlement with the US over allegations of foreign bribery, which could exceed $1 billion and further complicate its operations due to compliance measures.
English emerging as the hottest new programming language for AI coding
Advancements in AI coding are shifting the paradigm toward English-language programming, where clear articulation to AI assistants replaces traditional syntax knowledge, greatly democratizing software development.
Focus on smarter, specialized AI models over larger ones intensifies
The AI development race is transitioning from scaling model size to refining models with post-training techniques like reinforcement learning, overcoming data scarcity and long token horizon challenges.
AI assistants gain persistent memory for personalized continuous collaboration
AI is evolving from transactional systems to persistent partners by developing memory capabilities that retain user context and preferences, enabling more efficient, customized interactions.
AI's mainstream adoption reaches approximately 10% of the global population
In 2025, AI tools like ChatGPT surpassed hundreds of millions of users worldwide, embedding AI deeply into coding, research, creativity, and enterprise software, signaling broad societal impact.
Concerns rise over job disruption and environmental impact from AI growth
While AI boosts productivity, experts warn of significant white-collar job restructuring and increased carbon emissions from vast data center energy use, prompting calls for responsible AI development and regulation.
UN WSIS+20 convenes to promote inclusive and rights-based digital ecosystems
Global stakeholders meet at the UN to assess progress and renew commitments toward a digital world that is people-centered, sustainable, and development-oriented amid rapid technological change.