Atomic Machines unveils AI manufacturing with $250 million raised
Atomic Machines introduces the Matter Compiler and says its first relay is shipping to early customers for evaluation.
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Databricks announces Workday federation beta for Genie queries
The connector gives Genie access to approved Workday data through Unity Catalog, with queries running on Databricks compute.
Procuros raises €20 million for AI trade infrastructure
XAnge leads a Series A for supply chain data connections that support automated trade.
Vocca raises $20 million to expand healthcare AI agents
Norrsken leads a Series A for AI agents that handle medical appointments and routine patient calls.
Jump Trading describes longer AI research with GPT 6 Astra
OpenAI publishes a customer account of longer quantitative research tasks with continuing human review.
HackerRank Chakra evaluates how candidates work with AI
Chakra observes practical work and gives hiring teams scores tied to interview evidence.
Zeta agrees to buy Senso and Digital Audience for AI marketing
Zeta plans to bring AI answer visibility and audience data technology in house through two acquisition agreements.
femtoAI opens developer signups with an NDA requirement
Developers can register for femtoAI’s platform, with a company NDA required to access its SDK and models.
SignSplit announces $400 million commitment for data licensing
SignSplit says W Group backing combines capital and strategic resources for a consented data platform.
Microsoft publishes sovereign AI guidance with NVIDIA
A new whitepaper sets out workload controls and deployment choices.
AMD plans more chip supply in 2027
Lisa Su says AMD needs more advanced wafer capacity and closer coordination with memory suppliers.
SAP agrees to acquire TechWolf for workforce intelligence
SAP plans to acquire TechWolf and bring its skills data into SuccessFactors. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Teradyne invests in Bright Machines for AI hardware manufacturing
The companies plan to explore links between assembly robots and electronics testing.
TeraWulf targets 2029 for Muskie’s second power phase
The revised Kentucky Power timetable depends on regulatory approval and utility construction.
Volvo and Waabi begin freight operations for Warp in Texas
Their first joint customer operation carries freight between Dallas and Houston with an observer in the driver’s seat.
Workday report shows changing AI skills in job postings
Its employer data shows rising mentions of applied AI skills and a decline in foundational skills from their peak.
OpenAI adds direct BAA enrollment for eligible API organizations
The new setup flow requires established API usage and an authorized organization administrator.
Faraday Future reports September robot sales and shipments of 265
The combined company metric leaves paid sales and completed deployments unclear.
LG and AIR announce AI data center cooling supply agreement
The multiyear agreement covers North American projects, with delivery dates and contract value undisclosed.
LTM launches AgenTraceIQ services for governing AI agents
The offering combines Rubrik controls with LTM assessments, deployment and ongoing governance.
Google announces Modernization Hub for preview code assessments
Google’s console interface brings Java, .NET and mainframe assessment tools together.
Zscaler announces Lightwell collaboration with IBM and Red Hat
The collaboration links network protections with software fixes. Zscaler’s shield remains in early access.
RobCo tops $1 billion valuation with investment and employee share sale
The transaction adds new capital and employee liquidity. Alfie’s commercial launch is planned for March 2027.
PwC and Cohere launch AI alliance starting in Canada
The global partnership combines Cohere’s North platform and models with PwC’s work on implementation, governance and business processes.