Virtual AI

OneBill Software has introduced CPQ360.ai, an AI-first configure-price-quote (CPQ) platform designed to automate complex enterprise quoting while integrating with existing CRM and billing systems. Built as a billing-platform-agnostic solution, CPQ360.ai enables both human sales representatives and AI agents to generate quotes under the same pricing, approval, and governance rules, reflecting the growing adoption of agentic…

Manufacturing AI startup SiteVue AI has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered computer vision platform across industrial production environments. The Nashville-based company develops intelligent cameras that continuously analyze manufacturing operations in real time, helping factories detect defects, improve productivity, monitor worker safety, and optimize production workflows without requiring major…

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has highlighted collaborative research with AE Studio as a promising approach to improving the safety of open-weight AI models, adding momentum to industry efforts to balance AI openness with responsible deployment. In a policy statement published on Anthropic’s website, Amodei pointed to modular training strategies that separate potentially dangerous knowledge from…

DXC Technology has entered a strategic partnership with Primary to help enterprises secure AI deployments through a Zero Trust platform designed specifically for autonomous AI systems. Under the agreement, DXC will become the exclusive managed services provider for Primary’s AI-native security platform, combining cybersecurity consulting, governance, identity management, and managed services to help organizations deploy…

GLG, a global platform connecting organizations with expert knowledge, has expanded its AI-Moderated Calls offering to support autonomous expert interviews in 10 languages. The enhanced platform introduces an agentic AI moderator capable of conducting structured research conversations, following discussion guides, collecting qualitative and quantitative insights, and generating actionable summaries. The launch reflects the growing adoption…

As enterprises accelerate investments in agentic AI, organizations are increasingly evaluating platforms capable of moving beyond content generation to autonomous task execution and workflow orchestration. Info-Tech Research Group’s 2026 Agentic AI Platforms Data Quadrant Report identifies Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Agents as the top-performing platforms based on verified customer feedback, highlighting growing enterprise…

Animotion Robotics has revealed the first details of Éloi, its debut bionic robot designed around a concept the company calls an “Embodied AI Presence.” Rather than positioning the robot as a task-oriented assistant, Animotion is focusing on long-term human companionship, combining proprietary AI with expressive robotics to create a machine that develops its own personality…

Industrial technology company Emerson has acquired AI software developer Glue Inc. in a move to strengthen its software-defined test and measurement portfolio. The acquisition brings Glue Studio, an AI-powered validation and test planning platform, into Emerson’s NI (National Instruments) ecosystem, extending the capabilities of its domain-specific Nigel™ AI assistant. The deal reflects a broader shift…

ATTACK SHARK is expanding its portfolio of high-performance gaming peripherals with the upcoming launch of the F1 AIR, an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse aimed at competitive esports players. Scheduled to become available for order on August 17, 2026, the flagship device combines a 39g chassis, PixArt PAW3955MAX optical sensor, Nordic nRF54L15 wireless platform, and 8K…