The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and various industries is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements in AI-powered solutions, investments, and innovations. This news brief highlights key developments in AI, its applications, and the impact on businesses and society.
Poetry and Guarding Humanity in the AI Age
One way to address discrimination and bias in AI decisions is through the power of poetry. Researchers are exploring the use of poetry to create more inclusive and empathetic AI systems. This approach can help mitigate the risks associated with AI, such as deepfakes and singularity events.
Blackstone's Gray on the Investment Boom Around AI
Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, discussed the investment landscape in 2025 and the firm's focus on AI. Blackstone is putting capital to work around AI, highlighting the growing interest in AI investments.
AI Startups: Google-Backed IT Startup NinjaOne Raises $500 Million
NinjaOne, a provider of automated endpoint management, has raised $500 million for a $5 billion valuation. The company will use the funds for research and development, focusing on endpoint management, autonomous patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Seton Hall’s AI Academy Fosters Innovation Across Disciplines
Seton Hall University has launched the AI Academy, a program that brings together faculty from diverse fields to foster collaboration on curriculum development, research, and grant opportunities centered around generative AI.
SAP Taps Vonage to Blend AI Agents and CPaaS
SAP is working with Vonage to expand the reach of its AI agents and automate more of the enterprise. The collaboration combines SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and Business AI with Vonage’s CPaaS portfolio.
Meta wants to give small businesses an AI boost with a customer support agent for Instagram and Facebook
Meta announced advancements in business AI, including a customer service AI agent that will make purchases and can respond to voice prompts from a user. The pilot program aims to help entrepreneurs and small business owners scale their businesses.
Atua AI (TUA) Strengthens Blockchain Security with AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Risk Mitigation
Atua AI is reinforcing blockchain security with the introduction of AI-driven fraud detection and risk mitigation solutions. These advancements provide decentralized enterprises with enhanced protection against cyber threats, financial fraud, and operational vulnerabilities.
CoreWeave and Anthropic make opposite money-raising moves as AI attracts billions
CoreWeave has filed its initial public offering, while Anthropic raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion private-market valuation. The two companies are feeding into strong interest in AI from both public- and private-market investors.
OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor lays out the bull case for AI agents
OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor discussed the potential of AI agents, highlighting their ability to improve customer experience and reduce costs. He also emphasized the importance of implementing guardrails for AI agents to ensure their safe and effective use.
Key Takeaways
- AI is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements in AI-powered solutions, investments, and innovations.
- Researchers are exploring the use of poetry to create more inclusive and empathetic AI systems.
- AI investments are growing, with Blackstone and other firms putting capital to work around AI.
- AI startups, such as NinjaOne, are raising significant funding to develop and expand their AI-powered solutions.
- The AI Academy at Seton Hall University is fostering innovation across disciplines and promoting the development of AI-powered solutions.
- SAP and Vonage are collaborating to expand the reach of AI agents and automate more of the enterprise.
- Meta is launching a pilot program to provide small businesses with AI-powered customer support agents.
- Atua AI is strengthening blockchain security with AI-driven fraud detection and risk mitigation solutions.
- CoreWeave and Anthropic are making significant money-raising moves, feeding into the growing interest in AI.
- OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor is bullish on the potential of AI agents, highlighting their ability to improve customer experience and reduce costs.
Sources
- Poetry And Guarding Humanity In The AI Age
- Blackstone's Gray on the Investment Boom Around AI
- AI Startups: Google-Backed IT Startup NinjaOne Raises $500 Million
- Seton Hall’s AI Academy Fosters Innovation Across Disciplines
- SAP Taps Vonage to Blend AI Agents and CPaaS
- Meta wants to give small businesses an AI boost with a customer support agent for Instagram and Facebook
- Aescape Raises $83M in Strategic Funding
- Atua AI (TUA) Strengthens Blockchain Security with AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Risk Mitigation
- CoreWeave and Anthropic make opposite money-raising moves as AI attracts billions
- OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor lays out the bull case for AI agents