Nexxa.ai, a startup specializing in AI for heavy project industries, has received backing from prominent investors like Andreesen Horowitz and is part of the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem. Founded in May 2024, Nexxa has achieved two consecutive quarters of 3x growth in booked annual contract value (ACV) in 2025. Fortune 100 companies and midmarket firms have adopted Nexxa's AI technology, which drives measurable impact in operational workflows.
The AI for Human International Foundation was established on July 9, 2025, by Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung, Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress, and co-founded by Sun Mingjun, President of the Zhongguancun Intelligent Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, and Fung Yui Kong, Founder of Pangaea Connectivity Technology Limited. The non-profit organization aims to integrate resources, introduce talents, and share technologies through marketization to address global demand for AI technologies. It has developed a "technology + governance" dual-wheel drive platform to tackle ethical, regulatory, and governance issues in AI development, with the goal of creating an open, safe, cooperative, and shared international platform for promoting healthy global AI advancements.
Ozak AI has completed over $1.39 million in token sales as part of its presale, with plans to increase the token price from $0.005 to $0.01 in the next stage. The platform is built on a framework combining artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and decentralized physical networks, aiming to offer real-time data analytics and autonomous financial decision-making systems for enterprise users.
Publicis Groupe is investing heavily in artificial intelligence through strategic acquisitions and partnerships to enhance its capabilities. The company has spent over $10 billion since 2015 on properties like Sapient and Epsilon, with an additional $2 billion since 2024 for its Core AI product. Publicis Groupe Chairman and CEO Arthur Sadoun believes the company is well-positioned to win market share by offering immediate business solutions in an uncertain global context. The move comes as the industry shifts towards a landscape dominated by three large holding companies, with Omnicom's $13 billion acquisition of IPG on track to close later this year, creating the world's largest agency holding company.
Small business owners in the US see AI as a tool to improve their financial management, rather than replace employees. According to Bluevine's research, 60% of small business owners are optimistic about AI's impact on their business, but top concerns include security risks and cost. The most popular AI use cases among SMBs are marketing and sales, business data and insights, and customer service support. Despite initial hesitation, the adoption of AI is growing exponentially, with a 410,900% increase in usage over the past two years.
Indian professionals working in mid- to senior-level roles within artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and other emerging industries in the UAE can earn up to Dh45,000 per month, according to Careernet Group. This is two to three times more than what they would typically earn in India.
The UK has partnered with OpenAI to further develop its artificial intelligence capabilities, creating high-paying tech jobs and driving investment in infrastructure. The partnership is part of the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan, which aims to increase AI adoption through research, startup support, and governance leadership. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have expressed optimism about the collaboration, with the UK government taking a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.
The National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) is bringing its advocacy efforts to San Diego Comic-Con to address the impact of artificial intelligence on creators. NAVA leadership and voice actors will discuss real-world experiences, emerging legislation, and practical guidance on protecting their work in an industry shaped by AI tools and datasets. The panel, "Creators in the Age of AI," features prominent voice actors and professionals like Philip Bache, JP Karliak, Phillip Boutté, Jr., Tim Friedlander, and Matthew Parham, who will share knowledge to build a future where innovation uplifts human creativity.
Xelix, an AI-powered Accounts Payable company, has secured a $160 million Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, with follow-on investments from Passion Capital and LocalGlobe. The investment will accelerate platform development and support more organizations in adopting AI for their finance operations. Xelix's AI-powered platform detects payment errors and fraud, automates supplier statement reconciliations, and streamlines AP Helpdesk operations. Enterprise clients such as Astra Zeneca, BAT, GSK, and Virgin Atlantic have achieved millions in cost savings with Xelix by transforming manual AP processes into automated workflows.