Luxonis has unveiled its OAK 4 devices, a next-generation edge AI camera system that brings 52 TOPS of on-device inference—a 40x increase over the previous generation. Designed for robotics, industrial automation, smart cities, retail, logistics, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), OAK 4 enables machines to perceive the world without relying on external cloud compute.
Mundial Media, a leader in AI-driven advertising for growth audiences, has launched Cadmus AI 3.0, a major update to its contextual intelligence engine that promises to redefine how brands engage diverse audiences. The new version leverages cutting-edge machine learning to deliver real-time cultural understanding, privacy-safe scale, and more precise targeting—all without relying on cookies or traditional identity signals.
AI is increasingly influencing how Brits manage their money—but don’t count out traditional financial institutions just yet. A new STRAT7 study finds that 55% of UK adults now use AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini for financial guidance at least occasionally. Among younger generations, usage skyrockets: 81% of Gen Z and 80% of Millennials lean on AI for their money questions, with 14% of Gen Z relying entirely on AI for financial answers.
AI video surveillance leader Lumana has reached a major milestone: 50,000 cameras deployed across enterprise, commercial, and public spaces. Just over a year after emerging from stealth, the company is positioning itself as the fastest-growing player in AI security.
Connectivity and embedded computing leader Ezurio has unveiled the Nitrogen95 Connected System-on-Module (SOM), a high-performance platform designed for vision, display, and AI-enabled edge applications. Built on the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor family, the module integrates advanced imaging, AI acceleration, and pre-certified Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE connectivity.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is turning up the compute dial—hard. The science and technology giant has deployed a new high-performance computing (HPC) platform built on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with advanced liquid cooling, hosted inside an Equinix AI-ready data center in Germany. For a company with deep stakes in life science, healthcare, and semiconductor materials, compute is no longer background infrastructure—it’s the fuel powering its next decade of scientific discovery.
Deskpro, a provider of secure AI-powered help desk platforms, has released its State of AI in Support Operations 2025 report, revealing a stark divide in AI adoption between technology and heavily regulated industries. According to the survey, 92% of tech companies have adopted AI for support operations, compared to just 58% in regulated sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and government.
WisdomAI, creator of the AI Data Analyst for enterprise decision-making, has raised $50 million in a Series A round led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from NVentures (NVIDIA’s VC arm) and existing investors including Coatue, Latitude Capital, Madrona, GTM Capital, Menlo Ventures, and U First Capital. The funding brings the company’s total capital to $73 million less than a year after launch.
As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, organizations are grappling with a new security challenge: shadow AI. According to new research from Harness, the AI DevOps Platform™ company, 75% of security practitioners say shadow AI risks are poised to surpass those once caused by shadow IT, as AI components proliferate faster than teams can monitor them.
