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Leidos Commits $10M to Advance AI-Driven Disease Detection in Collaboration With University of Pittsburgh

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is committing $10 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence for detecting and managing diseases, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh's Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE). The initial focus of the five-year collaboration will be developing AI-powered tools for quicker detection of diseases, such as heart disease and cance

Rutgers-Newark Launches IDRIS to Explore Ethical AI and Tech for Community Impact

Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way: 'The Work Done Here Will Have a Lasting Impact on Our State, Nation and Beyond.' NEWARK, N.J., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers-Newark announced the launch of the Institute for Data, Research and Innovation Science (IDRIS), a groundbreaking effort that explores how AI and other technologies can improve healthcare, education, public safety, and other aspects of commun

DateSpot Acquires AI Matchmaking Startup ValleyMatch to Expand Inclusive, Pay-Per-Match Dating Model

DateSpot, a trailblazer in the dating world, announced the acquisition of Sacramento-based AI-enabled matchmaking service ValleyMatch. The move adds AI to its unique tech-enabled, pay-per-match model, scaling matchmaking to be accessible beyond the elite. Both services championed a transformative industry model that is inclusive, transparent (including pricing), affordable, and that ble

1Fort Raises $7.5M to Supercharge Business Insurance with AI-Powered Broker Tools

1Fort, the AI platform for business insurance, announced it has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures. The round also included Draper Associates (Tim Draper); Karim Atiyeh, the founder of Ramp; and participation from all existing VCs: Village Global, Operator Partners, 8-Bit Capital, Character VC and Company Ventures. This latest round brings

LG CNS Secures First U.S. Government Contract to Deploy Smart City Infrastructure in Hogansville, Georgia

Signed contract with the City of Hogansville for the deployment of smart poles and an integrated control system Application of LG CNS's proprietary smart city platform, Cityhub Building, for system management Installation of IoT features and emergency call buttons to improve citizen convenience and public safety LG CNS, a leading AX (AI Transformation) company in Korea, signed its f

Wunder Partners with Secret Network to Launch Privacy-First AI and Encrypted Royalties for Creators

Wunder, the creator-first social platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Secret Network to launch a suite of private AI tools and encrypted royalty features for the creator economy. This integration positions Wunder as the first platform to combine privacy-preserving AI, encrypted smart contracts, and self-sovereign identity, tailored for real-world creator use. With the rapid inte

ServiceAgent Launches AI-Powered 24/7 Receptionist to Boost Growth for U.S. Home Service Businesses

ServiceAgent, built by the creators of the widely used cloud communication platform JustCall.io, today announced its launch. It aims to empower America's home services entrepreneurs with 24/7 AI-driven call answering technology. As small-business optimism in the U.S. hits record highs, ServiceAgent aligns with the national push for economic revitalization championed by the Trump administration.

Scout AI Emerges from Stealth to Build AGI Brain for Defense Robotics, Raises $15M Seed Round

Scout AI Inc. announced its emergence from stealth mode with a bold mission: to build the AGI brain for defense robotics. The company also unveiled an oversubscribed $15 million seed round led by Align Ventures and Booz Allen Ventures, and revealed it has been selected for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. Founded in August 2024 by Colby Adcock

Altair and Databricks Join Forces to Advance Scalable AI and Data Science Integration

Collaboration will provide seamless connection between Altair® RapidMiner® and the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, amplifying data science and machine learning capabilities Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has partnered with Databricks, the data and AI company, to empower joint customers with next-generation capabilities for data unification, graph-pow

BCG X Launches AI Science Institute to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Scientific Research and Innovation

- BCG X, the tech, build, and design division of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), announces the launch of its new AI Science Institute—leveraging BCG X's expertise and talent, supported by a 3000+ person team, including 200+ PhDs, to accelerate scientific discovery in collaboration with top R&D teams across leading industries and governments. BCG's strategic investment in artificial int

CleverTap Acquires Y Combinator-Backed rehook.ai to Supercharge Personalized Promotions and Retention

- CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement and retention platform, announced the acquisition of rehook.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup. rehook.ai offers a promotions automation solution, empowering businesses to manage coupons, discounts, gamification, loyalty programs, and referral initiatives. This acquisition strengthens CleverTap's complete suite for customer retention, merging analytics

OpenMetal Launches Private GPU Servers and Clusters for High-Performance AI and HPC Workloads

OpenMetal, a pioneer in on-demand private cloud infrastructure, announced the general availability of its new Private GPU Servers and GPU Clusters, delivering powerful, production-ready infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Engineered specifically for modern AI builders, OpenMetal's GPU offerings featu

Avalara Enhances Cross-Border Compliance Tools to Help Businesses Navigate Tariff Volatility

Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, is empowering its customers to efficiently manage the dynamic global tariff landscape with its innovative suite of cross-border tools. With rising tariffs, fluctuating de minimis thresholds, and evolving trade restrictions, staying compliant while maintaining a seamless customer experience is mo

Viaim to Launch NoteKit AI Voice Recorder in North America Following CES 2025 Acclaim

- viaim, an AI hardware company specializing in smart office solutions, is preparing for the official North American launch of its NoteKit AI voice recorder, which impressed visitors at CES 2025 in January. The device features AI-powered real-time transcription and task management technology designed to improve workplace efficiency. More than just a recording tool, NoteKit serves as a "seco

Agilisium Launches Domain-Trained Insight Generation AI Agent for Life Sciences

Agilisium – a leading Data Innovation & Agentic AI partner for the Life Sciences industry, unveiled its domain-trained Insight Generation Agent, designed to unlock insight-led decisions across the spectrum of the life sciences value chain. This Insights Generation AI Agent is not a one-size-fits-all platform—it's a configurable intelligence layer purpose-built to address

GFI Software Appoints ADN as Exclusive DACH Distributor to Accelerate AI-Driven Growth

GFI Software, a global leader in AI-powered security and communications solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), announced the appointment of ADN Distribution GmbH as its exclusive distributor for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) across all product lines, including GFI's award-winning Kerio line of products. This strategic expansion of the existing, decade-l

Govly’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform Joins DoD’s Tradewinds Marketplace via SBIR Aisle

Govly, a market intelligence and capture platform for public sector procurement, today announced its AI-Assisted Contract and Procurement Management System is now available through the SBIR Aisle program from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily aw

CUJO AI Acquires Domos to Redefine Home Network Intelligence and Application Performance

CUJO AI, the global leader in device intelligence and network security, has announced a strategic acquisition of Domos, a pioneer in application outcome analytics and Network APIs. Home users expect flawless gaming, video calls, and streaming, but traditional network performance metrics fail to diagnose or resolve common issues like lag, buffering, an

Chicago’s Position as an Emerging AI Hub Strengthened with Launch of Protiviti AI Studio

Global consulting firm Protiviti has launched its inaugural Protiviti AI Studio in Chicago, an inventive facility dedicated to empowering organizations to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to disrupt and transform core business operations, this innovative studio serves as a launchpad for enabling organizations to address a wide array of busin

Ogury Launches 'Ogury One' to Supercharge Privacy-Safe Persona-Based Advertising

Ogury, the leader in advertising solutions fueled by exclusive data and grounded in privacy, today announced the launch of its new client-facing platform. Designed for brands and agencies, Ogury One empowers users to fully leverage its Personified Advertising technology. As digital advertising faces increasing challenges with diminishing addressabilit

Bloomberg Launches AI-Powered Document Insights to Transform Investment Research

Bloomberg announced the launch of AI-Powered Document Insights which uses generative AI to make it easier for research analysts and corporate decision makers to quickly surface insights from a company document by asking questions in everyday conversational language. This innovative research solution is an evolution of Bloomberg's AI-Powered Earnings Call Summaries, complements AI-Powered News Su

Aitech Introduces World’s First AI-Enabled Picosatellite Constellation Platform, IQSat

Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for military, aerospace and space platforms, today introduced the picosatellite (PicoSat) constellation platform, IQSat™. The IQSat is AI-enabled and includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) from Intuidex, Inc. incorporated in Intuidex's Watchman for Space™ (W4S™) product for detecting and providing in