Ex-OpenAI researchers launch Applied Compute, raising $80M to build custom enterprise AI models trained on proprietary data using RL and LoRA.

UMG and Udio partner on AI music platform, resolving copyright disputes and launching subscription service next year.

Pinterest launches AI shopping assistant with voice interaction for personalized outfit recommendations.

OpenAI launches Aardvark, a GPT-5-powered AI agent that detects, verifies, and helps patch software vulnerabilities in real time.

Figma acquires AI media startup Weavy, rebranding it as Figma Weave to enhance design workflows with multi-model image and video generation.

Google rolls out AI-powered Gemini for Home, replacing Assistant with advanced conversational features and contextual awareness.

Alphabet hits record $102.3B revenue, driven by AI surge in Google Cloud and resilient ad business.

NVIDIA plans to invest $500M–$1B in AI coding startup Poolside, part of its $2B funding round at a $12B valuation.

Google partners with Reliance Jio to offer 18 months of free Gemini AI Pro access to millions of Indian users, mirroring rival AI firms' strategies.

TikTok launches Smart Split, AI Outline, and enhanced subscription revenue sharing for creators.

Character.AI restricts under-18 users' chat access, introduces age verification, and plans to fully phase out open-ended chats for minors by Nov 25..

Cameo sues OpenAI over "Cameo" name in Sora AI video feature, alleging trademark infringement and brand dilution.

Microsoft and OpenAI redefine partnership with new AGI governance, extended IP rights through 2032, and mutual autonomy in AI development.

Microsoft launches Copilot App Builder and Workflows agents for app creation and task automation via natural language, now in Early Access for..

NVIDIA and Uber partner to build the world’s largest L4 autonomous ride-hailing network by 2027, powered by NVIDIA’s Drive AGX Hyperion 10 platform..

Microsoft rolls out redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu with enhanced customization, app discovery, and Phone Link integration.

IBM launches Granite 4 Nano, its smallest LLMs yet, optimized for on-device AI with strong performance, privacy, and open-source licensing.

OpenAI launches gpt-oss-safeguard: policy-driven safety models enabling dynamic, interpretable content moderation with on-demand rule updates.

Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman post-acquisition, keeps Grammarly name for its core product, and launches AI assistant Superhuman Go with app..

NVIDIA nears $5T valuation amid surging AI chip demand, major deals, and global expansion, despite U.S.-China trade tensions and antitrust scrutiny.