The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in various sectors. This week, we saw significant developments in AI-powered sales agents, contract negotiation, and portable imaging technology. Here's a summary of the key news:
Nowutalk AI Unveils Voice-First Sales Agent for Shopify
Nowutalk AI has launched a voice-first sales agent for Shopify stores, revolutionizing online shopping with the ease of in-store conversation. The AI-powered sales agent enhances sales processes while assisting merchants in making informed decisions. With a simple voice command, customers can browse products, get instant recommendations, and complete purchases hands-free.
Meta's AI Investments to Reach $60 Billion
Meta Platforms is planning a huge step-up in its AI investments this year, with a 59% increase from last year at the midpoint. The company is already seeing great results from its AI-powered recommendation algorithm, leading to increased engagement on its Facebook and Instagram platforms and more ad impressions. Meta's AI tools are also making it easier for marketers to create better, higher-converting ads.
AI Research for Alzheimer's Care
Philip Cola, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed new research exploring how artificial intelligence and robotics can support seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's. The robot, Ruyi, aims to enhance independence and ease caregiver burdens.
Luminance Launches AI Contract Negotiator
Luminance, a legal contracts AI startup, has launched Lumi Go, an AI agent that lets users send draft agreements to counterparties and auto-negotiate on their behalf. The startup has seen a five-fold increase in customers and six-fold annual recurring revenue growth over the past two years.
Hyperfine and NVIDIA Team Up for Portable Imaging
Hyperfine is collaborating with NVIDIA to leverage NVIDIA's AI expertise and rapid computing to strengthen its portable imaging technology, the Swoop system. The collaboration will center on advancing AI-powered image reconstruction and embedding real-time clinical decision support into portable MRI workflow.
DDN Expands AI Data Infrastructure
DDN, the global leader in AI and data intelligence solutions, has announced it is integrating the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design with DDN EXAScaler and DDN Infinia 2.0. This integration will power a new wave of agentic AI applications in the enterprise.
US Appeals Court Rejects Copyrights for AI-Generated Art
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has affirmed that a work of art generated by artificial intelligence without human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law. The court ruled that only works with human authors can be copyrighted.
FTC Sues Amazon AI Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued an Amazon automation company, Click Profit, for allegedly defrauding customers of tens of millions of dollars in connection with a “passive income” scheme.
Key Takeaways
- AI-powered sales agents are revolutionizing online shopping with the ease of in-store conversation.
- Meta's AI investments are expected to reach $60 billion this year, with significant results from its AI-powered recommendation algorithm.
- AI research is exploring new ways to support seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's.
- Luminance has launched an AI contract negotiator, Lumi Go, which lets users send draft agreements to counterparties and auto-negotiate on their behalf.
- Hyperfine and NVIDIA are teaming up to advance AI-powered image reconstruction and clinical decision support in portable MRI workflow.
- DDN is expanding its AI data infrastructure to power a new wave of agentic AI applications in the enterprise.
- The US appeals court has rejected copyrights for AI-generated art lacking human creators.
- The FTC has sued Amazon AI scammers for allegedly defrauding customers of tens of millions of dollars in connection with a “passive income” scheme.
Sources
- Nowutalk AI Unveils Voice-First Sales Agent for Shopify
- The $3 trillion club: Why Meta might be the biggest AI player by 2028
- Weatherhead's Philip Cola examines new research concerning artificial intelligence, robotics, and Alzheimer’s
- AI Startups: Luminance Launches AI Contract Negotiator; Halliday Aims to End Smart Contracts
- On The Move: King & Spalding Adds Google AI Counsel, Investment Funds Pro Joins Alston & Bird
- Hyperfine, NVIDIA team up to enhance AI-driven portable imaging
- Hyve Solutions Unveils Comprehensive AI Infrastructure Portfolio at NVIDIA GTC 2025
- DDN Expands AI Data Infrastructure for Enterprises and Announces Support for NVIDIA Blackwell-Based Systems
- US appeals court rejects copyrights for AI-generated art lacking 'human' creator
- Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges