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AIUC raises $40 million Series A to expand AI agent certification to frontier models
AIUC raised a $40M Series A led by Ribbit Capital to extend its AI agent certification standard, AIUC-1, to frontier AI models.
Apple reportedly developing AI-focused enterprise server with M8 ultra chips
Apple is reportedly developing an AI enterprise server with M8 Ultra chips, possibly using Nvidia networking tech, targeting a 2029 launch.
Cohere and Aleph Alpha sign merger agreement to form transatlantic sovereign AI company
Cohere and Aleph Alpha signed a definitive merger agreement on Sept 16, pending regulatory approval, to form a transatlantic sovereign AI company.
Firmus Technologies Seeks Up to $5 Billion in Australian IPO, Sources Say
Firmus Technologies, an Australian AI infrastructure company, is seeking to raise up to $5 billion in an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
Cloudera and Mistral partner to run AI models directly on enterprise data
Cloudera and Mistral AI are partnering to let enterprises deploy and customize AI models with private data across cloud, on-premises, edge and air-gapped environments.
OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO as Sam Altman cites AI safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ruled out an IPO in 2026, citing AI safety and alignment priorities. OpenAI has not announced a new listing date.
UN calls for $3 billion Global Fund to close AI capacity gaps in developing countries
A UN report calls for a Global Fund for AI Capacity-Building, suggesting $3 billion over two to four years to help developing countries close AI gaps.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for slower AI development and third-party safety checks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for slower AI development and proposed third-party safety evaluations, industry coordination and global cooperation.
OpenAI open to slowing AI development as safety concerns grow
Sam Altman reportedly told OpenAI staff the company could pace advanced AI development alongside other frontier labs.