Cohere launches an open source voice model specifically for transcription
Relatively light at just 2 billion parameters, the model is meant for use with consumer-grade GPUs for those who want to self-host it. It currently supports 14 languages.
Tencent AI Open Sources Covo-Audio: A 7B Speech Language Model and Inference Pipeline for Real-Time Audio Conversations and Reasoning
Tencent AI Lab has released Covo-Audio, a 7B-parameter end-to-end Large Audio Language Model (LALM). The model is designed to unify speech processing and language intelligence by directly processing continuous audio inputs and generating audio outputs within a single architecture. System Architectur...
Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model
Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.
Granola raises $125M, hits $1.5B valuation as it expands from meeting notetaker to enterprise AI app
Granola's valuation jumped from $250 million to $1.5 billion with this round, and it has added more support for AI agents after users previously complained.
Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a memo to staff that small businesses have always been a big part of the company's business model, and that while tens of millions of entrepreneurs already use its platforms to grow and connect with customers, the company wants to do more in the space.
With the new Browser Shield for AI and Data Lineage products, security teams can now stop data exposure at the prompt and see exactly what AI is doing with their sensitive files Cyera, the AI Security Platform built for the age of agents, today announced a new set of capabilities:...
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Endpoint Security USA Launches New Site, Expands Endpoint Protection Services
A newly launched platform by Endpoint Security USA strengthens access to advanced cybersecurity solutions across the United States. Endpoint Security USA, a recognized managed security services provider and MSSP, has officially launched its new website, reinforcing its role in delivering nationwide ...
AssureCare Unveils Aktivate™: An Intelligent Patient Activation Platform
Aktivate’s Responsible AI turns fragmented outreach into continuous, personalized patient activation AssureCare®, a leading healthcare technology company delivering an integrated population health management platform that connects payers, providers, and pharmacies, today announced the launch of Akti...
Drata Unveils Agentic AI to Transform Enterprise Trust Workflows
New capabilities across the Risk Management and Security Assurance categories enable Drata customers to reduce manual work, increase time to value, and prove trust at scale Drata, the leading agentic trust management platform, today unveiled an industry-first set of agentic AI capabilities designed ...
Hopper OS Acquires Efferent to Expand Its Intelligent Healthcare OS
Acquisition strengthens hopper OS’ digital leadership and growth strategy Hopper OS, the configurable intelligent healthcare operating system powering better performance, experiences and outcomes across the care continuum, today announced its acquisition of Efferent, a healthcare informatics company...
NetSTAR and Varist Announce Alliance to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Threats
NetSTAR Global Inc. (NetSTAR), the global leader in OEM web categorization, IP reputation, and threat intelligence solutions, and Varist, a pioneer in AI-scale malware detection, today announced a strategic alliance designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in response to the rapid rise of gener...
Pellera Technologies Named to CRN Tech Elite 250 For 2026
Pellera Technologies, a leader in enterprise IT solutions, is pleased to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Pellera on its 2026 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list highlights North American solution providers that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselve...
The following article originally appeared on Q McCallum’s blog and is being republished here with the author’s permission. Generative AI agents and rogue traders pose similar insider threats to their employers. Specifically, we can expect companies to deploy agentic AI with broad reach and insuffici...