New open source solution brings conversational artificial intelligence to TON blockchain operations, making cryptocurrency accessible to mainstream usersDAVOS, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the launch of AlphaTON Claude Connector, a groundbreaking platform that combines Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence with TON blockchain technology, delivered through the Telegram messaging application. The solution enables users to manage digital assets, execute transactions, and interact with blo ...

Key Takeaways SoundHound is scaling fast in voice AI with 68% revenue growth and expanding enterprise deployments.MSFT is embedding AI across Azure and Microsoft 365, driving 18% revenue growth and 40% Azure gains.SOUN trades at 18.68X forward sales vs. MSFT's 9.61X, reflecting growth bets despite ongoing losses.Voice and conversational AI have moved from experimental features to core enterprise infrastructure, reshaping how consumers interact with vehicles, restaurants, workplaces and digital assistants. A ...

Key Takeaways PLTR delivered strong Q3 2025 results, with revenue growth, expanding margins and solid free cash flow.BBAI is betting on Ask Sage to boost its defense AI position but still faces profitability challenges.Valuation gaps highlight PLTR's lower execution risk and BBAI's speculative upside tied to defense cycles.Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to execution across defense and national security, reshaping how governments process data, plan missions and manage complex operatio ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a global leader in real- time engagement and conversational AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Sentino to create a new AI Agent Platform for Physical AI—designed to help AI brands and device makers build long-term, emotionally engaging AI companions. Built using Agora's Conversational AI Engine, the platform combines real-time conversation with memory, emotion, and multimodal expression—moving AI beyond simple chat a ...

Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. Awards SemiCab $1.6 Million Contract Expansion that Provides SemiCab With Important Strategic Geographic Synergies Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (“Algorhythm”) (NASDAQ: RIME) – a leading AI technology company, today announced its first contract expansion of 2026. SemiCab was awarded $1.6 million in new business by Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. (“HUL”), the Indian-based subsidiary of Unilever, one of the global leaders in consumer package ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, today announced that it is partnering with leading national tech advisory and consulting firm, Bridgepointe Technologies, to bring its transformative enterprise AI solutions to Bridgepointe’s vast customer base. This collaboration is set to drive broader adoption of key SoundHound technologies, including the Amelia 7 AI agent platform and its AI-powered Autonomics platf ...

"Lightbeam helps organizations put enforceable AI information governance and least-privilege controls behind their AI deployments." - Himanshu Shukla, CEO and Founder of Lightbeam Post this According to the Gartner research, "early-stage (through Series B) startups collectively raised around $1,726 million in VC funding, from which we have identified several critical trends where investments are placed within AI TRiSM." Lightbeam reduces AI-driven data exposure by helping security and governance teams cont ...

Core Insights - OpenAI has launched a global government collaboration project named "OpenAI for Countries" to accelerate the adoption and application of AI technology worldwide [1] - The initiative aims to expand OpenAI's product coverage and bridge the gap in AI technology access and application capabilities among countries [1] - Currently, 11 countries have signed up for the program, with customized agreements based on specific needs [1] Group 1: Project Overview - OpenAI is encouraging the construction of more data centers by global governments and expanding AI applications in public sectors such as education, healthcare, and disaster prevention [1][2] - The project is led by former UK Chancellor George Osborne, who has been promoting it to government officials at the Davos meeting [1][2] - OpenAI's analysis indicates that "advanced users" utilize complex AI reasoning features seven times more frequently than ordinary users, highlighting significant disparities in technology application [1][3] Group 2: Country-Specific Collaborations - The collaboration model is flexible and tailored to local needs, with Estonia integrating ChatGPT Edu into its national secondary education system [2] - Norway and the UAE are co-developing data centers with local businesses, with OpenAI as the first user of these facilities [2] - OpenAI is in discussions with South Korea's water management department to create a real-time flood warning and defense system to address climate change-related water resource issues [2] Group 3: Global AI Application Disparities - A report from OpenAI reveals significant differences in AI application levels across countries, with Singapore leading in AI tool adoption, where users send programming-related prompts three times more than the global average [3] - The report also highlights that "advanced users" in the 95th percentile utilize OpenAI's advanced reasoning features approximately seven times more than ordinary users, indicating a substantial gap in AI technology adoption and usage capabilities even within the same market [3]

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