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Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a global leader in Physical AI applications, has announced its plans to acquire FullyAI, one of Europe’s foremost providers of Agentic AI. This acquisition aims to further enhance Circus’s position at the forefront of the AI industry, particularly in creating more sophisticated AI agents. These AI agents represent a new frontier in artificial intelligence, evolving beyond generative AI models such as ChatGPT or LLaMA by acting autonomously and completing tasks independently in real-world environments.

DeGirum, a leader in edge AI software, has unveiled the AI Hub, an innovative evaluation platform designed to simplify the prototyping and development of AI models at the edge. This platform offers developers the flexibility to experiment with AI models across a variety of processors and accelerators, including Hailo, Intel, MemryX, BrainChip, Rockchip, and Google.

Omoda, a renowned Dutch fashion retailer, has teamed up with Google Cloud to revolutionize its online shopping experience using advanced AI technologies. The collaboration introduces innovative features such as the ‘Omoda Stylist’ conversational AI agent and ‘Discover the Look,’ a tool designed to offer complete outfit suggestions, transforming how customers shop for fashion online.

Qualified Health, a pioneer in healthcare technology, has officially launched with $30 million in seed funding to develop infrastructure for generative AI in healthcare. Backed by prominent investors like SignalFire, Healthier Capital, Town Hall Ventures, and Frist Cressey Ventures, the company aims to address critical challenges in healthcare by providing reliable, transparent, and safe AI solutions.

Bubba AI has unveiled the first open source AI compliance automation platform, revolutionizing how startups achieve security certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. By providing a free alternative to platforms like Vanta and Drata, Bubba AI democratizes access to compliance tools, aiming to help 100,000 companies achieve compliance by 2032.

RapidCanvas, a pioneer in AI-powered business solutions, has announced the appointment of Mayuresh (“Mayur”) Kshetramade as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a proven track record of over 20 years in scaling technology businesses and fostering customer-centric growth, Mayur’s leadership coincides with RapidCanvas’s ambitious mission to deploy AI agents to address the tech talent shortage.

SupplyWhy, an Agentic AI software company, has officially launched out of stealth mode with the introduction of Jenae, an innovative AI-assistant for the automotive supply chain. Designed to revolutionize decision intelligence and execution for supply chain planning teams, Jenae aims to harmonize operations across the automotive network, improving profitability, agility, and efficiency.

Section, the enterprise AI school, has unveiled its latest AI Proficiency Report, revealing that most companies are ill-equipped to deploy AI effectively by 2025. Based on a survey of 5,000 knowledge workers across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, the report highlights significant gaps in AI training, adoption, and workforce readiness.