OpenAI has decided to shift its strategy from closed, proprietary models to more open-source ones, following pressure from large companies and governments concerned about data security. This move comes after Meta's Llama models and DeepSeek's models gained popularity by allowing companies to download and modify the technology for their own purposes. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cited the success of its latest image-generation features in ChatGPT as a reason for the change, which added one million users in just one hour. The decision is seen as a strategic shift for OpenAI, which has previously been critical of open models, and may be influenced by former investor Elon Musk's calls to return to an open-source, safety-focused approach.
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/openai-raises-40-billion-valued-at-300-billion-in-historic-funding-round-13876137.htmlPartsol's Cognitive AI delivers forensic precision to financial institutions, legal teams and healthcare organizations, providing verifiable and risk-free decisions through its structured data approach that goes beyond pattern recognition to understand cause-and-effect relationships.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/worlds-first-ai-stem-cell-engineered-cognitive-ai-platform-launched-by-irish-based-partsol-302415793.htmlReliaQuest, an AI-powered cybersecurity firm founded by Brian Murphy in 2007, has raised over $500 million in funding from EQT, KKR, FTV Capital, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Finback Investment Partners. The new round values the company at $3.4 billion, up from its valuation of over $1 billion in 2021. The investment will support ReliaQuest's innovations in Agentic AI-driven cybersecurity automation and international expansion, as businesses increasingly adopt AI to boost security against sophisticated cyberattacks.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/ai-powered-cybersecurity-firm-reliaquest-valued-34-billion-latest-funding-round-5035921Sequoia Capital and Spark Capital are in talks to invest over $200 million in Kate Clark Sesame AI Inc., a startup behind hyper-realistic AI voice assistants Maya and Miles, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/sequoia-in-talks-to-back-oculus-co-founders-ai-voice-startupUS intelligence officers have successfully obtained a court order halting their potential firings over diversity and inclusion initiatives. The officers, who are part of the Trump administration, argued they would succeed on a due process claim, citing Fifth Amendment rights. Judge Anthony J. Trenga ruled that the agencies' refusal to review their terminations or allow them to compete for reassignment constitutes irreparable harm, warranting an injunction.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/us-intel-officers-get-temporary-halt-on-firings-over-dei-workThe global video conferencing devices market is expected to experience accelerated growth, driven by advances in AI-driven collaboration and modernized workspaces. Revenue is projected to more than double to $8.12 billion by 2029, with unit shipments increasing to 7.7 million. Key vendors such as Cisco, Crestron, Huawei, Logitech, Poly, and Lenovo are leading the market through superior innovation and performance. AI-driven innovations like automated meeting transcription and real-time translation are revolutionizing video conferencing experiences, making them more seamless and productive. Room endpoints are expected to be the largest growth segment, with a projected 18.7% revenue CAGR over the next five years.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-and-workspace-modernisation-propel-growth-in-the-global-video-conferencing-devices-sector-302416053.htmlAjay Anand, Senior Vice President at Johnson & Johnson, has been named as the inaugural Executive in Residence at the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI). He will work alongside faculty and students to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world industry challenges. Anand brings over 26 years of transformational leadership experience to the role, having led global initiatives in consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and telecommunications. As Executive in Residence, he will advise the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton faculty, mentor students, and guide future AI innovators on projects such as the Wharton AI & Analytics Accelerator.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-american-executive-ajay-anand-named-to-leadership-role-at-wharton-8051138Apple is planning to introduce an "AI doctor" feature in its iPhone's Health app. The AI-powered tool will provide personalized health advice and recommendations based on users' medical history and lifestyle. The exact release date for this feature has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS update.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/apple-plans-to-add-ai-doctor-to-iphone-s-health-app-here-s-what-it-could-do-apple-intelligence-ios-19-wwdc-2025-11743387750830.htmlArm, a UK-headquartered company owned by Japan's SoftBank Group, has seen its technology gain popularity in the data center market due to lower power consumption compared to rival processors from Intel and AMD. Arm's chips are used in advanced AI systems by companies like Nvidia, which utilize two Blackwell chips, and have become increasingly popular among cloud computing companies such as Amazon.com, Alphabet's Google, and Microsoft. According to Mohamed Awad, Arm's infrastructure chief, the company generates revenue through licensing fees and royalty payments for each chip sold, with data center chips often using more of its intellectual property.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/03/31/exclusive-arm-expects-its-share-of-data-center-cpu-market-sales-to-rocket-to-50-this-year