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Rise of Physical AI – KUKA and NVIDIA Partner to Launch Automation 2.0
NewsApr 21, 2026

Rise of Physical AI – KUKA and NVIDIA Partner to Launch Automation 2.0

KUKA and NVIDIA announced a strategic partnership at NVIDIA GTC, unveiling the KUKA Automation Management Platform (KUKA AMP) that blends traditional rule‑based control with intent‑based AI. The collaboration marks the launch of what KUKA calls Automation 2.0, a Physical AI framework that...

By Metrology News
Tech Disruptors: Serval CEO on Replacing Legacy ITSM
NewsApr 21, 2026

Tech Disruptors: Serval CEO on Replacing Legacy ITSM

Serval CEO Jake Stauch told Bloomberg Intelligence that AI‑native automation, not incremental ticketing upgrades, is poised to upend legacy IT service‑management (ITSM) platforms like ServiceNow. The startup translates natural‑language employee requests into deterministic, end‑to‑end workflows, promising faster resolution and lower...

By Bloomberg — Business
ANALYSIS: Big Tech Sets AI to Catch AI
NewsApr 21, 2026

ANALYSIS: Big Tech Sets AI to Catch AI

Advanced AI is reshaping cyber‑security as both a weapon and a shield. Hackers leveraged over 1,000 AI prompts to breach Mexico’s tax authority, exposing 195 million records and prompting one of the largest government data leaks. At the same time, Anthropic’s...

By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
NAB Show 2026: EditShare Advances Analytical AI and NVMe Performance for Modern Broadcast and Post
BlogApr 21, 2026

NAB Show 2026: EditShare Advances Analytical AI and NVMe Performance for Modern Broadcast and Post

EditShare used NAB Show 2026 to launch a suite of AI‑driven analytical tools and high‑performance NVMe storage aimed at simplifying media library management for broadcasters and post houses. Its Analytical AI automatically extracts speech, faces, text and scene data, enriching...

By StorageNewsletter
How GAO’s Artificial Intelligence Use Cases Show What Practical Government AI Looks Like
NewsApr 21, 2026

How GAO’s Artificial Intelligence Use Cases Show What Practical Government AI Looks Like

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a March 2026 catalog listing ten AI use cases, five of which are fully operational. The tools automate search, text classification, document conversion, and legislative mandate analysis, while a generative AI prototype assists staff...

By New Space Economy
NudgeBee Raises $3M Seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital
DealsApr 21, 2026

NudgeBee Raises $3M Seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital

NudgeBee, an AI platform for cloud operations, announced it has closed a $3 million seed round led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from technology founders. The funding will be used to strengthen its AI platform, expand its enterprise‑context layer, and build...

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Amazon Invests $5B in Anthropic, Securing $100B Cloud Spend Pledge
DealsApr 20, 2026

Amazon Invests $5B in Anthropic, Securing $100B Cloud Spend Pledge

Amazon announced a $5 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic, raising its total stake to $13 billion. In return, Anthropic pledged to spend over $100 billion on AWS cloud services over the next decade. The strategic deal underscores Amazon’s push in generative AI...

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Coral Raises $12.5M Series A Led by Lightspeed and Z47
DealsApr 20, 2026

Coral Raises $12.5M Series A Led by Lightspeed and Z47

New York‑based AI startup Coral announced a $12.5 million Series A round led by Lightspeed and Z47. The funding will support product development and team expansion as the company automates healthcare administrative workflows. Coral’s platform uses AI to read handwritten fax forms...

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