Today's AI Pulse
Updated 2h agoState CIOs Elevate AI to Top Priority for 2026
State chief information officers have moved artificial intelligence to the top of their 2026 agenda, overtaking cybersecurity after a 12‑year run. The NASCIO survey shows more than 90% of states are piloting generative AI projects and have set up task forces and governance models. Legislative activity surged with over 1,000 AI‑related bills introduced in 2025.
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By the numbers: Momenta targets $1bn IPO in Hong Kong
Deals•Mar 6, 2026
City Detect Raises $13M Series A Led by Prudence Venture Capital
City Detect, a vision AI startup that helps local governments monitor building health, announced a $13 million Series A round led by Prudence Venture Capital, with participation from Zeal Capital Partners, Knoll Ventures and Las Olas Venture Capital. The funding will be used to expand engineering and scale the AI-powered monitoring platform across more U.S. cities.
TechCrunch – Government tag
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Black Hat USA 2025 | Reinventing Agentic AI Security With Architectural Controls
At Black Hat USA 2025, David Brockle III of NCC Group opened his briefing by framing AI security as a modern parallel to the early web’s reliance on firewalls. He argued that today’s AI guardrails function like statistical heuristics—useful but...
By Black Hat
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Bill Kennedy at FOSDEM'26: Directly Integrating LLM Models Into Go Applications
At FOSDEM ‘26 Bill Kennedy unveiled a new approach for integrating large‑language‑model inference directly into Go applications, bypassing traditional model‑server architectures. He explained how licensing costs and the need to run separate C‑or‑Python services have hampered Go developers. Ron Evans’ pure‑Go FFI...
By Ardan Labs
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Agentic Commerce 2026: Retail AI | Retail and Consumer Products Outlook 2026 | Deloitte Insights
The video introduces "agentic commerce," where AI agents autonomously locate, compare, and purchase products on behalf of consumers. Deloitte surveyed over 330 senior retail executives and combined the findings with market data to gauge how retailers are preparing for this...
By Deloitte Insights
Video•Mar 6, 2026
AI Integration in Telecom Networks and 6G Possibilities
At MWC 2026, Tony Pulos hosted a panel with Nvidia’s VP of AI and Telecoms and Super Micro’s head of 5G and edge solutions to explore how artificial intelligence will be woven into the fabric of next‑generation telecom networks. The...
By TelecomTV
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Building End-to-End AI Architectures
At MWC 2026, telecom executive Tony Pulas convened Nvidia’s Chris Penrose and Supermicro’s Vic Mala to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding end‑to‑end AI architectures for telcos and enterprises. The panel highlighted that while ambition to adopt AI is high,...
By TelecomTV
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Designing Next‑Gen 5G/6G & AI‑Driven Devices
The video outlines a collaborative effort between Nvidia, Synopsys and Rohde Schwarz to create a lifecycle digital‑twin platform for next‑generation 5G/6G and AI‑driven devices. The partnership targets the emerging challenge of native‑AI radio access networks, where antennas and radios must adapt...
By Fierce Network TV
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Join Now or Become Obsolete in 12 Months
The video markets the "AI Automation Insiders" program, positioning it as a make‑or‑break opportunity: users who adopt AI‑driven workflows will thrive, while those who wait risk becoming obsolete within a year. The presenter claims to have scaled his own eight‑figure...
By Jay Feldman
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Data Security in the Age of AI: Proactive Strategies to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets
The webcast, led by Peter Sleven, senior information‑security manager at Bank of Ireland, examined how enterprises can safeguard data as AI adoption accelerates. Sleven framed data security as a prerequisite for successful AI projects and outlined a roadmap that spans...
By SANS Institute
Video•Mar 6, 2026
ZTE’s 6G Vision
At MWC Barcelona, Grace Tang, vice‑president of ZTE’s SETI division, outlined the company’s 6G roadmap, emphasizing two strategic convergences: integration with non‑terrestrial networks (NTN) and deep coupling with artificial intelligence (AI) under the evolving 3GPP framework. Tang detailed a heterogeneous XPU...
By RCR Wireless News
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Complex Debt Sculpting with Claude in Excel
The video demonstrates how Claude, an AI language model, was tasked with constructing a complex debt‑service schedule for the CFM program’s Blackrat case study. Using only the Word document and Excel worksheet provided, Claude generated a full‑featured quarterly financial model...
By Paul Barnhurst
News•Mar 6, 2026
State CIOs Have a New Top Priority in 2026
State chief information officers have elevated artificial intelligence to the top of their 2026 agenda, displacing cybersecurity after a 12‑year run. The NASCIO survey shows more than 90% of states are piloting generative AI projects and have established task forces...
By Federal News Network
News•Mar 6, 2026
Highmark Health Generates $28M in Value with Google AI
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh‑based payer‑provider, reported $27.9 million in generated value for 2025 from its Google Cloud‑built AI assistant, Sidekick. Employees have prompted the tool more than six million times, expanding active use cases to 74, up from 31 the previous...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Microsoft Copilot Will Soon Change Your Entire Browsing Experience, By Default
Microsoft is embedding its AI Copilot directly into the Windows browsing workflow via an Insider build that forces links to open in a Copilot side‑panel instead of the default browser. The feature activates automatically, prompting users to allow Copilot to...
By PC Perspective
News•Mar 6, 2026
I Turned My Linux Terminal Into a Local AI Assistant and It’s so Useful
The author demonstrates how to turn a Linux terminal into a local AI assistant using Ollama and the 2 GB Llama 3.2 model, running entirely on a CPU‑only laptop. By adding two Bash functions—`ask` and `explain`—the model can interpret commands, man pages,...
By MakeUseOf
News•Mar 6, 2026
Virginia Dignum on The AI Paradox
Virginia Dignum’s new book *The AI Paradox* argues that the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence actually highlight the irreplaceable value of human creativity, moral judgment, and responsibility. She frames AI’s biggest challenges as enduring paradoxes—tensions between efficiency and control, innovation...
By Princeton University Press – Ideas
News•Mar 6, 2026
Oracle Health Embedding AI to Improve Care and Increase Efficiency
Oracle Health will showcase a suite of AI‑driven solutions at HIMSS26, including its Clinical AI Agent that has been adopted by more than 300 organizations and has saved doctors over 200,000 hours of documentation time. The company is also unveiling...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
41% of Employers View AI as a Team Member, and Employees See It as a Tool
Slingshot’s second Digital Work Trends Report shows a growing gap between employer optimism and employee perception of AI. While 41% of employers view AI as a team member, only 20% of workers see it as a coworker, with the majority...
By HRTech Cube
News•Mar 6, 2026
Robotics Ethicist Calls for Stronger US Guardrails as Automation Accelerates
Robotics ethicist Kate Darling warned that U.S. policy is falling behind the rapid deployment of automation in warehouses and factories. She argued that profit-driven decisions, not technical capability, will shape the future of work unless stronger regulatory guardrails are introduced....
By Nextgov/FCW (GovExec)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Podscribe Launches AI Chatbot and Introduces YouTube SmartModeling to Improve Podcast & Video Ad Measurement
Podscribe unveiled two major product upgrades: an AI‑powered chatbot that lets advertisers query the platform’s podcast data in natural language, and YouTube SmartModeling, a new attribution framework for simulcast ads. SmartModeling replaces the old practice of mirroring podcast conversion rates...
By Sounds Profitable
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
New AssemblyLine Code Linter and APIs Help You Build Docassemble Interviews with AI
AssemblyLine released a new code linting tool and a set of APIs that streamline the creation of Docassemble interviews using artificial intelligence. The tools were demonstrated in a recent community workshop led by Quinten, showcasing how developers can integrate AI...
By Suffolk LIT Lab Blog (Legal Innovation & Technology Lab)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Care: Shaping the HHS Policy Landscape
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened a public comment period on how regulation, reimbursement, and research policies can speed AI adoption in clinical care. Dr. Ido Zamberg argues that AI’s greatest value lies in improving...
By KevinMD
News•Mar 6, 2026
AI Offers More Intelligent Building Security Alerts, Johnson Controls Expert Says
Johnson Controls' vice president of innovation Greg Parker says AI can make building security alerts faster, more accurate, and actionable, detecting camera misalignments, crowd formation, and anomalies in milliseconds. The Connected Security platform now delivers probabilistic alarm insights and automated...
By Facilities Dive
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
How Property Carriers Can Scale AI
The insurance AI market is projected to reach $80 billion by 2032, yet roughly two‑thirds of property carriers remain stuck between vision and execution. While 58‑82% have deployed AI tools, only 12% possess mature capabilities and a mere 7% have achieved...
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Kroger Names 84.51° Chief to Oversee AI Efforts
Kroger has created a new chief data and AI officer role, appointing Milen Mahadevan, president of its 84.51° analytics unit, to lead the effort. Mahadevan will consolidate all data and AI teams under his oversight while continuing to run 84.51°....
By Grocery Dive
News•Mar 6, 2026
AI-Enabled MRI Scanner Gives South Shore Health New Approach to Imaging
South Shore Health has installed an AI‑enabled MRI scanner that accelerates scan times and delivers higher‑resolution images for physicians. The system leverages machine‑learning reconstruction to cut patient throughput by up to 30 percent while enhancing diagnostic confidence. CIO Dr. Sam...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
Deals•Mar 6, 2026
Healthtech Startup Cent Raises Undisclosed Funding From OneFlow Holdings and South Park Commons
Healthtech startup Cent announced it has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from OneFlow Holdings and South Park Commons. The Bengaluru‑based company is building an AI‑led early disease detection platform for cancers and other serious conditions. The round adds to...
Entrackr
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Levitate Raises $16M in Growth-Stage Funding Round Led by Harbert Growth Partners
Raleigh-based AI relationship marketing platform Levitate announced a $16 million funding round led by Harbert Growth Partners, with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bull City Venture Partners. The new capital will fund AI development, product expansion, and team...
Just AI News
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Cylake Raises $45M Seed Round Led by Greylock Partners
Cybersecurity startup Cylake announced a $45 million seed funding round led by Greylock Partners to develop its AI‑native data sovereignty platform. The solution keeps security data on‑premises or in private‑cloud environments, targeting regulated sectors such as government, finance, and healthcare.
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Sage Raises $65M Series C Funding Led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Sage, an integrated care platform for senior living and skilled nursing, announced a $65 million Series C round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, bringing its total capital to $124 million. The funding will be used to expand its AI-driven predictive...
HIT Consultant
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Propeller Acquires Spacesium to Boost AI-Driven Mining Automation
Propeller announced the acquisition of GIS specialist Spacesium, integrating its technology to enhance AI‑driven automation for mine site intelligence. The deal aims to accelerate data processing, improve haul‑road compliance, and provide real‑time operational insights across mining operations. Financial terms were...
Canadian Mining Journal
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Sectra to Acquire AI Imaging Specialist Oxipit
Swedish medical imaging firm Sectra announced it will acquire AI imaging specialist Oxipit, developer of ChestLink, the first CE Class 2B certified autonomous AI for chest X‑ray analysis. The cash‑financed deal includes milestones tied to commercial and regulatory performance and is...
Radiology Business
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
AgriPass Raises $7.5M Seed Round to Scale AI-Driven Weed Control Platform
Israel-based AgriPass announced the completion of a $7.5 million seed funding round led by Harbor Venture Consulting, with participation from E44 Climate Ventures and other ecosystem partners. The capital will be used to scale its RHIC robotic weed‑control platform across the...
Robotics 24/7
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Netflix Acquires Filmmaker-Focused AI Startup InterPositive
Netflix announced the acquisition of InterPositive, an AI‑powered filmmaking technology company founded by actor Ben Affleck. The deal brings InterPositive’s proprietary AI tools for visual logic and editorial consistency under Netflix’s technology umbrella, with Affleck joining Netflix as a senior...
The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Cheerio AI Raises Rs 8 Crore in Seed Round Led by Artha Venture Fund
AI‑powered customer engagement startup Cheerio AI announced the closing of a Rs 8 crore seed funding round, led by Artha Venture Fund. The round also included Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture and Invention Engine, among other angel investors. The capital...
Entrackr
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
PartsPulse Raises $3M From UP.Partners to Launch AI-Powered Parts Platform
PartsPulse, an AI-driven platform for aftermarket parts management, announced a $3 million funding round led by UP.Partners. The capital will fund product development, team growth, and expansion across North America as the startup launches its unified AI platform at CONEXPO in...
AiThority » Sales Enablement
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
UiPath Completes Acquisition of WorkFusion to Boost AI-Driven Financial Crime Compliance
UiPath announced the completion of its acquisition of WorkFusion, a provider of AI agents for financial crime compliance. The deal closed in UiPath's first quarter of fiscal 2027, expanding its automation platform with specialized AML, sanctions‑screening, and adverse‑media monitoring capabilities....
Diginomica
Deals•Mar 4, 2026
Circadence Raises $16.4M in Funding Round Led by Seneca Partners
Circadence announced it has closed a $16.4 million funding round led by Seneca Partners to expand its AI-driven cyber readiness platform. The capital will support the launch of new AI products, including RangeGPT and Project Ares GEN3, enhancing cyber training...
Ventureburn
Deals•Mar 4, 2026
American Express (Amex Ventures) Invests $5 Million in AI Operations Startup Traversal
American Express, via its venture arm Amex Ventures, announced a strategic $5 million investment in AI‑driven site reliability engineering startup Traversal Inc., alongside a commercial deployment of Traversal’s platform across Amex’s global technology infrastructure. The deal deepens Amex’s partnership with Traversal,...
SiliconANGLE (sitewide)
Deals•Mar 4, 2026
UnityAI Closes $8.5M Series A Funding Round
UnityAI, a Nashville‑based provider of agentic AI for healthcare, closed a $8.5 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $15 million. The round was led by Third Prime with participation from Whistler Capital Partners, Nashville Capital Network, Company Ventures, Max Ventures...
MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)