AI - Z: AMP Robotics, Bard, Co-Pilot, GPTZero, ImageBind, Text-to-Animation, Watsonx.ai, UVEye

Greetings,

It's time for another exciting edition of our newsletter, packed with the latest news and updates from the world of AI and machine learning. In this issue, we bring you some groundbreaking new AI funding rounds, product announcements and M&A activities that have taken place this week.

What’s inside today’s edition? AMP Robotics secures funding from Microsoft, Bard takes its global journey, Co-pilot for Microsoft365 is here to assist, GPTZero celebrates funding success, Meta unveils the multi-modal ImageBind, Mozilla acquires Fakespot, Stability AI introduces a captivating text-to-animation SDK, and last but certainly not least, IBM presents Watsonx.ai. Join us as we dive into this innovative world of AI!

AI - Z FUNDING

• Accenture joins forces with Stardog to optimize data for enterprises

• AMP Robotics transforms recycling with Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund.

• Builder.ai and Microsoft team up to revolutionize software development.

• BurnerPage ignites web page performance with AI firepower.

• Everseen revolutionizes the retail sector with AI vision and hyper automation.

• GPTZero aims to unmask AI hallucinations and biases to safeguard online content.

• Lavita AI partners with Theta Network to empower patients in the health data revolution.

• Lendbuzz transforms the auto finance market with AI.

• Lucem Health revolutionizes healthcare with clinical AI.

• MultiOmic Health fights metabolic syndrome with precision medicines.

• Olyns revolutionizes recycling.

• OpenEnvoy automates AP processes.

• Openlayer ensures AI models stay out of trouble.

• Orby AI unlocks the power of generative AI.

• Overplay revolutionizes social gaming.

• Range raises $12M to bring professional wealth management to every family.

• STELLA Automotive AI improves dealership efficiency.

• UVeye disrupts the auto industry with advanced AI-powered inspection technology.

AI - Z NEW PRODUCT / PARTNERSHIP

• BCG and Intel merge generative AI with ironclad security, fortifying data fortresses and crafting competitive advantages.

• Bard goes global with image capabilities, coding features, and app integration.

• Character AI and Google Cloud join forces to create conversational superintelligence.

• Credo AI introduces industry-first capabilities to accelerate responsible adoption of generative AI.

• IBM introduces watsonx.ai, a gateway to enterprise-ready AI tools and technologies.

• Karbon AI empowers accounting firms with new AI capabilities.

• Meta's ImageBind brings machines closer to human learning abilities.

• Microsoft unveils Copilot, the AI wingman to lift the weight of work.

• MosaicML Inference offers an AI butler for deploying large models.

• Scale EGP unlocks generative AI for enterprise success.

• Stability AI's stable animation SDK revolutionizes visual storytelling.

• Scribe AI automates business documentation.

• Tonkean unleashes LegalWorks for legal teams.

AI - Z MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

• BetterUp and Crescent join forces to unlock the potential of AI for enhanced sleep and personal transformation.

• Cyclica and Valence are acquired by Recursion to boost AI drug discovery capabilities.

• Databricks integrates Okera's AI-centric data governance platform to address challenges in data privacy and governance.

• Fakespot, acquired by Mozilla, leverages AI to detect fake reviews and empower ethical online shopping.

• MultiPlan acquires Benefits Science LLC to offer next-gen data and analytics solutions in healthcare.

• OneMagnify's strategic acquisition of RXA propels data-driven solutions to new heights.

Stay tuned for groundbreaking advancements from these companies!