June 28, 2025: Meta Continues Talent Acquisition From OpenAI - Meta has reportedly hired four more researchers from OpenAI: Shengjia Zhao, Jiahui Yu, Shuchao Bi, and Hongyu Ren, following Trapit Bansal's recruitment. This aggressive hiring spree comes after Metas Llama 4 AI models performed underwhelmingly, prompting a competitive exchange between the two companies.

The recruitment efforts raised questions about extravagant signing bonuses, with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth addressing the complexity of the offers. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman states that no top talent has yet left for Meta despite these moves.

June 26, 2025: Meta Poaches Top OpenAI Researcher for AI Push - Meta has recruited Trapit Bansal, a key OpenAI researcher, for its new AI superintelligence unit, enhancing its AI reasoning models. This is part of Mark Zuckerberg's aggressive hiring strategy, which includes recruiting other prominent AI researchers to develop competitive AI technologies.

Despite recent hires, Meta faces pressure with OpenAI's upcoming AI reasoning model release. Bansal, who played a crucial role at OpenAI, joins Meta amid increasing competition in the AI landscape, aiming to advance Meta's position in AI-driven products and services.

June 26, 2025: Google Photos Enhances AI Search Capability - Google Photos has upgraded its AI-powered Ask Photos feature by integrating it with classic search to improve speed and reliability. Previously paused due to concerns about slow and unreliable results, the updated feature now offers faster search results for simple queries like "beach" or "dogs." AI handles more complex requests, providing detailed information, while users can choose to switch back to classic search if preferred.

The updated feature is being rolled out in the U.S. Users must be over 18, have English set as their account language, and enable Face Groups to access it. This enhancement aims to provide a more efficient search experience, ensuring users receive prompt, detailed responses to their inquiries.

June 26, 2025: DataBahn Secures $17M for AI-Driven Data Management - DataBahn, a startup focused on data pipeline management, secured $17 million in a Series A round led by Forgepoint Capital. The company's platform leverages autonomous AI agents to enhance security and observability in data telemetry while reducing overhead.

DataBahn's Phantom AI agents specialize in parsing and enriching data, cutting preparation time, and providing advanced insights. Adopted by enterprises like CSL Behring, the platform offers significant cost savings and improved AI pipeline visibility, earning praise for its ROI and innovative approach.

June 26, 2025: Google Launches Doppl for Virtual Outfit Try-Ons - Google has launched Doppl, an experimental app using AI to let U.S. users virtually try on clothes. Users upload a full-body photo to see themselves in different outfits from places like thrift stores or social media. Doppl turns static images into AI-generated videos for a realistic view.

Users can save and share their favorite looks, making virtual try-ons more accessible while Google gathers data for enhancements. This Google Labs experiment is currently available on both iOS and Android.

June 25, 2025: Meta Wins AI Copyright Infringement Case - A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta in a lawsuit by 13 authors claiming that their copyrighted books were illegally used to train AI models. Judge Vince Chhabria decided the use qualified as fair use, noting that the authors failed to prove market harm. However, this ruling doesn't universally legalize similar AI uses, as outcomes depend on specific case details.

This decision aligns with another victory for Anthropic in a similar lawsuit. Despite these rulings, ongoing legal battles against other tech companies underscore the contentious nature of using copyrighted materials for AI training.

June 25, 2025: Google Launches Open-Source Gemini CLI for Coders - Google launches Gemini CLI, an open-source AI tool that incorporates its Gemini AI models into terminal workflows. Targeted at coding, it improves codebase interaction through natural language, competing with OpenAI's Codex CLI and Anthropic's Claude Code. Additionally, it handles tasks like video creation and research report generation.

Released under the Apache 2.0 license, Gemini CLI encourages developer contributions on GitHub. Despite its rising popularity, AI coding tools encounter trust issues, with only 43% of developers fully trusting their accuracy according to a 2024 survey.

June 25, 2025: AI Startup Metaview Secures $35M to Streamline Hiring - Metaview Labs Inc., an AI-based recruitment platform co-founded by former Uber and Palantir executives, raised $35 million to automate administrative tasks in hiring processes. The platform offers tools for notetaking, job description creation, and hiring workflow optimization, with its AI-powered application recording and summarizing candidate interviews, saving major clients like Sony and Deliveroo significant time.

While the EU scrutinizes AI in hiring for fairness concerns, Metaview emphasizes its focus on automating admin tasks rather than decision-making. Google Ventures highlights the potential for AI-driven efficiency in recruitment workflows, underscoring the platform's role in enhancing productivity without compromising fairness.

June 25, 2025: Creatio Challenges Salesforce with AI-Integrated CRM - Creatios 8.3 Twin Release redefines CRM by embedding AI into its platform, unlike competitors' add-on models. It offers AI-native features such as a conversational interface and prebuilt role-based AI agents at no extra cost. Users can customize agents with no-code tools and enjoy seamless multi-conversation support across devices.

By integrating security, data governance, and AI capabilities with services like OpenAI, Creatio sets a new industry standard. The update prioritizes a unified and fluid AI-human experience, enhancing CRM functionality with advanced AI integration.

June 25, 2025: Creatios AI-Powered CRM Revolutionizes Workflow Automation - Creatio has launched Release 8.3, Twin, an upgraded no-code platform for CRM and workflow automation, integrating AI agents more deeply into its core. This version features role-specific AI agents and natural language capabilities for tasks such as account research and proposal preparation, promoting human-AI collaboration.

The platform enables users to create custom agents and workflows using natural language, requiring no technical expertise. Creatio offers AI features without extra cost and supports interoperability standards, positioning itself as a flexible alternative to systems like Salesforce. Release 8.3 is now available.

June 25, 2025: Tines Unveils AI Agents for Workflow Automation - Tines Security Services Ltd. has launched AI-powered agents to enhance its workflow automation platform. These agents enable customizable AI integration within workflows, aligning with security and operational needs while maintaining data privacy. The platform supports integration with tools like Slack, using a no-code design to build intelligent workflows.

This initiative provides flexible AI involvement, from human-in-the-loop to full autonomy, ensuring enterprises benefit from secure, practical AI deployment. As part of its mission to redefine enterprise automation, Tines has secured $272 million in venture funding from major investors.

June 25, 2025: SUPERWISE Unveils AgentOps for AI Governance - SUPERWISE has launched AgentOps, an open platform to ensure governance, observability, and compliance in managing AI agents at scale. It enables developers to integrate enterprise-grade capabilities into various frameworks, including popular open-source tools like Flowise. AgentOps emphasizes responsible operations beyond AI development, providing robust infrastructure for deploying, monitoring, and scaling AI systems responsibly.

Backed by $4.5 million in funding, SUPERWISE supports a wide range of developer preferences. The platform aims to offer flexibility without sacrificing governance or scalability, ensuring developers can maintain control while efficiently managing AI processes.

June 24, 2025: Google Launches On-Device Gemini Robotics Model - Google DeepMind has introduced the Gemini Robotics On-Device model, allowing robots to perform tasks without internet access. This advancement of the March-released Gemini Robotics model lets developers control robotic movements through natural language prompts. Demonstrations have shown robots completing tasks like unzipping bags and assembly on industrial belts.

Alongside this, Google is launching a Gemini Robotics SDK for training robots using the MuJoCo simulator. Competitors such as Nvidia and Hugging Face are also making strides in robotics with their foundation models.

June 24, 2025: AI Startup Context Debuts Autopilot with Qualcomm - Context Inc., an AI startup, has partnered with Qualcomm to launch an AI-powered Autopilot that automates information-based tasks using AI agents. The system runs locally on Qualcomm's Snapdragon neural processing units, enhancing data privacy and compliance. Similar to China's Manus, Context's platform uses large language models for enterprise tasks such as research, data analysis, and report creation.

Supported by an $11 million seed round, Context aims to boost productivity by providing an AI workforce that understands and utilizes organizational data, significantly transforming enterprise productivity.

June 24, 2025: Wispr Flow Secures $30M for AI Dictation App - Wispr Flow, an AI-powered dictation app, has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures. The app lets users type by silently mouthing words and has quickly gained popularity among Silicon Valley VCs. It boasts a 50% monthly user growth and supports 104 languages. Founder Tanay Kothari seeks to expand accessibility beyond tech-savvy users.

The funding will support team expansion, an Android app release, and enterprise services. Additionally, partnerships with AI hardware firms aim to enhance its AI-assistant capabilities.

June 23, 2025: Chromebook Plus Boosted with New AI Features - Google has upgraded its Chromebook Plus devices with AI capabilities, including a screen-selection tool for search, text capturing, a Simplify tool for text explanation, and AI writing aids. Users can now utilize a quick insert key to access Google's image-generation tools. New buyers receive a one-year Google AI Pro subscription, which includes apps like Gemini and 2TB of storage.

Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus 14 offers exclusive AI features for tab organization and image editing. This device features an OLED touchscreen and an ARM-based chip, with prices starting at $649.

June 23, 2025: Ushur Unveils Agentic AI for Regulated Sectors - Ushur Inc. has launched Ushur Intelligence, an agentic AI customer service solution for highly regulated industries, including healthcare, insurance, and finance. This AI system autonomously initiates, plans, and executes tasks, shifting from reactive automation to proactive problem-solving. With enterprise-grade security, it ensures compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR.

The platform allows companies to deploy contextual, compliant AI agents to manage complex tasks and boost productivity, maintaining transparency and control. Ushur is broadening its AI offerings to address more critical processes across various enterprise sectors.

June 23, 2025: Harvey Secures $300M for Legal AI Expansion - Harvey, developer of AI software for legal professionals, secured $300 million in Series E funding led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue, valuing it at $5 billion. Its AI tools boost productivity for over 330 law firms globally, automating tasks like legal research and document drafting.

Harvey's custom AI model enables a unique redlining capability, streamlining revision management. The company plans to double its workforce and aims to expand beyond the legal field.

June 22, 2025: Court Order Halts OpenAIs Jony Ive Promo - OpenAI has taken down promotional materials featuring CEO Sam Altman and designer Jony Ive due to a court order over trademark issues concerning the name io. This follows a complaint from iyO, a company producing AI-powered earbuds, resulting in a judge's restraining order.

Despite the legal dispute, the $6.5 billion acquisition deal between OpenAI and io is unaffected. OpenAI disagrees with the trademark allegations and is exploring legal options. The promotional video remains accessible on platform X.