Salesforce’s Agentforce, Data 360 Reach $1.4 Billion in ARR

Meta has announced plans to significantly cut resources allocated to its metaverse project, a shift from CEO Mark Zuckerberg's earlier vision of the metaverse as the company's future direction. This decision reflects a reevaluation of priorities amid financial pressures and scrutiny regarding the project's viability.

A recent study by Gong reveals that sales teams utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) generate 77% more revenue per representative, indicating a significant shift in how revenue leaders view AI in business decision-making. The study surveyed over 3,000 global revenue leaders and analyzed 7.1 million sales opportunities across various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.

Smallest.ai has adopted a US-first approach rather than focusing on India, as articulated by Apoorv Sood, who believes that the current AI landscape in India remains superficial and requires further development. This decision reflects a strategic choice to leverage the more mature AI ecosystem in the US.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, stated that the company does not engage in 'code red' scenarios, a reference to OpenAI's recent declaration of a code red for its ChatGPT platform amid rising competition from Google's Gemini 3. This comment highlights Anthropic's contrasting approach to AI development and risk management compared to its rivals.

Axtria is focusing on a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, positioning AI as a tool to enhance human expertise rather than merely automate processes. This perspective aims to redefine how AI can be integrated into healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of human insight in decision-making.

Accenture and Snowflake have announced the formation of a new business group aimed at enhancing enterprise AI and data transformation. This initiative includes a commitment to invest in a global Centre of Excellence, which will focus on rapidly applying new technologies and developing AI and data assets.

Cognizant has announced an ambitious plan to double its Synapse initiative's goal, aiming to upskill 2 million individuals by 2030. This program is designed to tackle socio-economic, cultural, and language barriers while providing training for job seekers and fostering employee-led STEM initiatives.

Healthify and Novo Nordisk India have launched an AI-enabled patient support program aimed at enhancing obesity care, utilizing advanced technology to provide personalized assistance to patients. This initiative reflects a growing trend in healthcare towards integrating artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.