The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation
Hugging Face has released a benchmark evaluating open language models on custom tool use tasks. Results show improvement but still lag behind proprietary models in complex agent scenarios.
Orbio, a startup founded in Madrid in 2025, has closed a $21 million Series A round led by Dawn Capital. Its AI agents (Maria, Daniel, Claire) replace key HR functions for the world's 2.7 billion frontline workers.
Security researchers discovered a database with 73,932 credentials for Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, exposing organizations worldwide. The attack did not exploit an unknown vulnerability but rather weak or reused passwords, underscoring the importance of password hygiene.
AirTrunk, owned by Blackstone, is seeking a $3 billion loan (A$4.3 billion) to build a single data center in Sydney. The deal reflects growing demand for AI infrastructure and the scale of hyperscale projects.
OVHcloud, a European cloud provider, is venturing into frontier AI model development with plans to open-source them. The move aims to position Europe as a viable alternative to US and Chinese giants amid growing data sovereignty concerns.
ASML, the Dutch giant of lithography machines, has announced it is looking for new startups similar to Mistral AI to invest in. Its CEO, Christophe Fouquet, confirmed in an interview with Sifted that the company wants to replicate its bet on generative artificial intelligence, in a move that reflects how traditional tech leaders are trying to secure a place in the AI ecosystem.
Tesco, one of the UK's largest supermarkets, is migrating approximately 40,000 servers off VMware and has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom in the UK High Court for over £100 million, accusing the company of 'abusive conduct'. This move represents one of the largest public migrations from VMware since Broadcom acquired the company.
The adoption of artificial intelligence in the business world faces a growing obstacle: lack of transparency. Organizations demand explainable models and governance to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks, thus accelerating trust in these technologies.
Sam Altman stated that artificial intelligence will 'probably' lead to the end of the world, although great companies will emerge along the way. The phrase reflects the tension between the existential risks of AI and the enormous economic opportunities it promises.
OpenAI has launched an update that allows ChatGPT to remember tasks and send proactive notifications. The tool turns the chatbot into a personal assistant that not only responds but also initiates conversations to alert you about deadlines, changes, or events. This move marks a before and after in the daily usefulness of AI.
Tesco has removed thousands of VMware servers and withdrawn 40,000 licenses, accusing Broadcom of abusive conduct after its acquisition. The case could trigger a mass exodus of corporate clients toward alternatives like Nutanix or open source.
Uber partners with Lucid and Nuro to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston in 2027. The move aims to compete directly with Waymo, leveraging a fleet of luxury electric vehicles and Nuro's autonomous technology.