Dropbox is betting on AI features like Dash and Protect to drive growth heading into Q3 2026 earnings. Analysts project revenue holding near US$2.5 billion and earnings reaching US$458.3 million by 2029, though infrastructure costs and security concerns could pressure margins. The stock currently sits at US$33.9 against a consensus target of US$31.8.
Qualys is doubling down on AI-driven cybersecurity with the launch of TruRisk Eliminate 2.0, built around its TruConfidence engine. The tool coordinates compensating mitigations and monitors system health after fixes across hybrid environments. Revenue projections near US$871.6 million and earnings around US$225.7 million by 2029 hinge on whether large enterprises trust AI-driven remediation at scale.
Astera Labs introduced Orion, a modular rack-scale design for AI inference that connects up to 160 accelerators per pod using its COSMOS software. The company also expanded its Aries 7 PCIe 7 signal conditioning lineup. With availability expected in Q1 2027, analysts forecast revenue near US$3.8 billion and earnings around US$1.1 billion by 2029.
Atlassian is embedding AI deeper into enterprise workflows through its Forward Deployed Engineering program and the Agentic Multiplayer Protocol. The Teamwork Graph connects over 250 billion objects to support production-ready AI agents across Jira, Confluence, Loom, and Bitbucket. Revenue expectations near US$9.9 billion by 2029 come despite the company currently operating at a loss of US$53.8 million.
Itaú is rolling out ia.i, a conversational AI interface powered by OpenAI models, to millions of customers in Brazil. A governance platform called IARA manages the deployment at scale, with about 300,000 customers in the first phase and full coverage targeted by end of 2026. The bank reports efficiency gains ranging from 20% to 80% across its processes.
Mettle Capital and Peak XV Partners are co-investing US$20 million in Empirical Machines, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI researcher Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat. The round was upsized from US$15 million, though Bessemer Venture Partners exited. The startup, valued at roughly US$80 million, focuses on accelerating scientific discovery.
Meta launched an AI agent called Muse aimed at helping publishers manage subscription businesses by identifying and targeting high-value customers. Industry leaders view it as a significant shift toward AI-powered tools, though some publishers remain skeptical about the transition.
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said retail traders using AI connections are holding more cash rather than less. The number of clients using AI connections has doubled in about six months, and Schwab is preparing a pilot allowing traders to connect with models like Claude. The company stated it will not build proprietary quantitative trading algorithms.
monday.com reported that AI-related annual recurring revenue doubled in Q2 and now accounts for 17% of total net new ARR, driven by strong demand from larger customers. Q3 2026 revenue is guided between US$368 million and US$370 million, with AI tools including monday AI work platform and mondayDB 3.0 for enterprise automation.
Croatian company Verne launched fully driverless robotaxi rides on public roads in Zagreb using Pony.ai hardware. The 22-kilometer test route runs between Verne headquarters and Franjo Tučman Airport. Verne began commercial rides in April at €1.99 with a safety driver and moved to driverless trials by August, with Pony.ai supplying its seventh-generation sensor and compute stack.
Key Takeaways
- Dropbox targets US$2.5 billion in revenue and US$458.3 million in earnings by 2029, driven by AI features like Dash and Protect.
- Qualys launched TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with its TruConfidence AI engine to reduce cyber exposure across hybrid environments.
- Astera Labs announced Orion, a modular rack-scale AI inference design supporting up to 160 accelerators per pod, available starting Q1 2027.
- Atlassian's Teamwork Graph connects over 250 billion objects to power AI agents across Jira, Confluence, Loom, and Bitbucket.
- Itaú is deploying OpenAI-powered conversational AI ia.i to millions of Brazilian customers, with efficiency gains of 20% to 80%.
- Empirical Machines, founded by a former OpenAI researcher, raised US$20 million from Mettle Capital and Peak XV at an ~US$80 million valuation.
- Meta's Muse AI agent helps publishers manage subscriptions by targeting high-value customers, signaling a shift toward AI-powered tools.
- Charles Schwab CEO said AI-connected retail traders hold more cash, and the company is piloting connections to models like Claude.
- monday.com's AI-related ARR doubled in Q2, reaching 17% of total net new ARR with Q3 revenue guided at US$368-370 million.
- Verne launched fully driverless robotaxi rides in Zagreb using Pony.ai's seventh-generation sensor and compute stack on a 22 km route.
Dropbox AI Features Could Reshape Investor Outlook
Dropbox is focusing on AI-driven features like Dash and Protect as it prepares for Q3 2026 earnings. Analysts expect revenue to stay near US$2.5b and earnings to reach US$458.3m by 2029. The main risk is that higher infrastructure costs and security issues could squeeze profit margins. The stock currently trades at US$33.9 with a consensus target of US$31.8.
Qualys Launches AI-Driven Remediation Tool TruRisk Eliminate 2.0
Qualys released TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with TruConfidence, an AI engine designed to reduce cyber exposure across hybrid environments. The tool coordinates compensating mitigations and monitors system health after fixes. Analysts project revenue of US$871.6m and earnings of US$225.7m by 2029. Success will depend on whether large customers trust AI-driven remediation at scale.
Astera Labs Unveils Orion Modular AI Rack Design
Astera Labs announced Orion, a modular rack-scale design for AI inference, and expanded its Aries 7 PCIe 7 signal conditioning lineup. Orion uses COSMOS software and can connect up to 160 accelerators per pod. Analysts forecast revenue near US$3.8b and earnings around US$1.1b by 2029. The design is expected to be available starting in the first quarter of 2027.
Atlassian Pushes AI Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows
Atlassian launched its Forward Deployed Engineering program and the Agentic Multiplayer Protocol to embed AI in Jira, Confluence, Loom, and Bitbucket. The Teamwork Graph now connects over 250 billion objects to support production-ready AI agents. Analysts expect revenue of US$9.9b and earnings of US$725.2m by 2029. The company currently operates at a loss of US$53.8m.
Itaú Builds Generative AI for Millions of Customers
Itaú is rolling out ia.i, a conversational AI interface, across its customer base in Brazil using OpenAI models. The bank also built IARA, a governance and orchestration platform, to manage AI at scale. About 300,000 customers are in the first phase, with the goal of reaching 100% of customers by the end of 2026. The bank reports 20% to 80% efficiency gains in its processes.
Itaú launches generative AI for millions of customers
Itaú is rolling out generative AI called ia.i, a conversational tool for checking accounts, credit, cards, and insurance. It uses OpenAI models and a governance platform called IARA to serve customers at scale. About 300,000 customers are in the first phase, with a goal to reach the full base by 2026. The bank says the technology should feel simple and nearly invisible.
Mettle Capital and Peak XV invest in AI startup Empirical Machines
Mettle Capital and Peak XV Partners are co-investing 20 million dollars in Empirical Machines, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI researcher Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat. The round was upsized from 15 million dollars. Bessemer Venture Partners is no longer part of the deal. Empirical Machines focuses on accelerating scientific discovery and is valued at about 80 million dollars.
Meta's Muse AI agent targets subscription business
Meta launched an AI agent called Muse to help publishers manage subscription businesses. The tool identifies and targets high-value customers and aims to improve automation. Industry leaders see it as a major shift toward AI-powered tools. Some publishers remain skeptical about the change.
Monzo experts stress trust over speed for finance agents
Monzo employees Galletta and Felisola Caso showed that finance agents need trust, not just speed. They demoed a harness built on five principles including shared domain, consistency, evidence, accountability, and verification. The workshop used a wedding budget example to show why chat boxes fail with money. They said tool calling and code must ensure correct numbers.
Charles Schwab CEO says AI traders hold more cash
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said retail traders using AI are holding more cash, not less. The number of clients using AI connections has doubled in about six months. Schwab is preparing a pilot for traders to connect with models like Claude. Wurster said the company will not build proprietary quantitative trading algorithms.
monday.com AI Revenue Hits 17% of New ARR in Q2
monday.com reported that AI related annual recurring revenue doubled in Q2 and reached 17% of total net new ARR. The growth reflects strong demand for AI powered workflows among larger customers. The company guided Q3 2026 revenue at US$368 million to US$370 million. Its AI tools include monday AI work platform and mondayDB 3.0 for enterprise automation.
ASC and PlanPort Launch AI Plan Analysis Integration
Actuarial Systems Corporation partnered with PlanPort on an API integration for retirement plan document analysis. The connection lets plan document data flow between PlanPort and ASC systems. It helps TPAs and recordkeepers with faster onboarding, less manual data entry, and more efficient plan merger reviews. The integration aims to cut down on work duplications and simplify oversight.
Croatia Robotaxi Goes Fully Driverless with Pony.ai
Croatian company Verne started fully driverless robotaxi rides on public roads in Zagreb using Pony.ai hardware. The test route runs 22 kilometers between Verne headquarters and Franjo Tuđman Airport. Verne launched commercial rides in April at €1.99 per ride with a safety driver, then began driverless trials in August. Pony.ai supplied its seventh generation sensor and compute stack for the driverless service.
Circle CEO Sees AI Agents Using Arc Blockchain
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said AI agents will be the main users of the new Arc blockchain. Arc recently reached mainnet and is built for high speed and regulatory compliance. Circle claims it mints and redeems US$150 billion of USDC each quarter. Allaire envisions new credit markets where people and machines both supply and demand money.
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