Meta just dropped a reported $2 billion-plus to acquire Manus, a startup whose AI agent handles tasks end-to-end. The plan is to bake this automation directly into Meta’s consumer and business products. Here’s what that shift from chat to execution actually means.
British energy firm Octopus Energy is spinning out its AI and software division, Kraken Technologies. The move comes after a $1 billion funding round that values Kraken at a staggering $8.65 billion.
Meta is shelling out roughly $2 billion to acquire the buzzy AI startup Manus. The deal will see Manus’s advanced AI agents integrated across Meta’s family of apps.
The AI industry is entering a critical phase where making money is the top priority. Expect to see ads in your chatbot, a wave of startup IPOs, and new tech that tries to move beyond today’s large language models.
The U.S. has launched the Pax Silica Declaration, a new AI alliance with close allies. Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country to make the cut, thanks to its chip history and infrastructure. This highlights a strategic split in global AI supply chain politics.
SoftBank Group is making a massive $4 billion bet on AI infrastructure by acquiring data center investment firm DigitalBridge. The deal, set to close by mid-2026, signals a huge strategic shift. But is it another overpriced gamble from Son?
The CEO of Professor Layton developer Level-5 has entered the AI debate. Akihiro Hino argues that treating AI as inherently bad could seriously hinder technological progress in gaming and beyond.
SoftBank is spending $4 billion to acquire DigitalBridge, aiming to build the physical backbone for its $500 billion AI vision, Project Stargate. This move signals a massive, risky pivot from software bets to owning the hardware that powers AI.
A team in China has developed an artificial skin for robots that mimics some principles of the nervous system. It uses spiking electrical signals to convey pressure and location, can trigger reflex actions, and features modular, magnetically-attached segments for easy repair. The system is designed
Generative AI is rapidly evolving from a general tool to a purpose-built clinical assistant. The focus is now on rigorous validation and expert oversight to harness its potential while minimizing risks to patients.
