Isomorphic Labs has announced a landmark $2.1 billion Series B funding round, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet, GV, MGX, Temasek, CapitalG, and the UK Sovereign AI Fund. This investment significantly expands the company’s global capital base and will accelerate the scaling of its AI drug design engine, IsoDDE, while expanding its therapeutic […]
European AI Funding Hits Record Highs: Can It Beat the U.S.?
In 2026, artificial intelligence has become the dominant driver of European venture funding, with roughly half of all investments directed toward AI-related companies. This surge includes frontier model labs as well as startups in data centers, semiconductors, robotics, aerospace, defense, biotech, and applications across legal, customer service, and fintech sectors. The energy sector, critical for […]
Humanity AI Awards $18M in Grants to Shape Public Interest AI
Humanity AI, a collaborative philanthropic initiative focused on ensuring artificial intelligence serves the public good, has announced over $18 million in new pooled grants. This includes $8 million awarded to inaugural grantee organizations working on urgent issues such as safeguarding democracy, protecting workers’ rights, strengthening journalism, and advancing education. An additional $10 million has been […]
AI & the End of Credentialism: A New Career Map for the Caribbean
The debate around artificial intelligence and work has shifted from asking which tasks machines can perform to examining how AI influences the way human capabilities are built and transmitted over time. This issue is particularly urgent for Latin America and the Caribbean, where practical judgment and experience play a critical role in compensating for weaker […]
OCRA and AWS Unveil AI Platform for Ovarian Cancer Breakthroughs
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has launched the Community Accelerated Research Exchange, a global AI-powered ecosystem designed to transform gynecologic cancer research. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform connects patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in real time to accelerate breakthroughs against ovarian and uterine cancers, which affect nearly 90,000 people annually in […]
Beyond Chatbots: How Autonomous Agents Are Running Businesses in 2026
Artificial Intelligence is undergoing a major paradigm shift, moving beyond simple generative tools like chatbots toward the development of “Agentic Workflows.” These new systems, known as AI Agents, are designed to operate with near-complete autonomy, capable of analytical thinking, decision-making, and managing complex, multi-step tasks without constant human input. Previously, Large Language Models were celebrated […]
Limpopo Water Managers Get AI Digital Twin & WaterCopilot
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM), has introduced advanced digital tools to help Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe manage climate variability and transboundary water challenges. On April 15, the Limpopo Digital Twin and WaterCopilot were rolled out in Maputo, Mozambique, providing water managers with AI-powered platforms […]
AI Investment Boom May Deepen Global Development Divide
At the opening of UNCTAD’s 12th Multi‑year Expert Meeting on Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, experts warned that artificial intelligence and other strategic technologies are reshaping global investment patterns. Capital is increasingly concentrated in fewer sectors and countries, raising the risk that many developing economies will be left behind. Rapid growth in AI and digital infrastructure […]
Is Your AI Architecture Holding Back Intelligent Agents?
OpenGov Asia is hosting an exclusive Breakfast Insight session to explore how agentic AI and experience orchestration are reshaping customer and employee journeys. The event emphasizes moving beyond fragmented touchpoints toward cohesive, outcome‑driven engagement, enabling organizations to deliver personalized and proactive experiences while supporting responsible, autonomous decision‑making at scale. This closed‑door, invitation‑only dialogue will convene […]
Responsible AI and the Human Impact of Automation
Artificial intelligence has become embedded in everyday decisions across Latin America and the Caribbean, influencing access to services such as employment, credit, health, and education. While governments and private actors are advancing digital transformation agendas, concerns remain about the human impact of automated decisions and the risks they pose to vulnerable groups. Studies show that […]
Moonshot AI Hits $20B Valuation in Meituan-Led Funding
Moonshot AI has raised about US$2 billion in its latest funding round, reflecting growing investor appetite for Chinese startups competing with Silicon Valley leaders. The round, led by Meituan’s venture arm Long‑Z Investments, boosts Moonshot’s valuation to more than US$20 billion. According to financial advisor HF Capital, the company’s annual recurring revenue surpassed US$200 million […]
UAE Launches National AI Security Lab for Cyber Resilience
The UAE has launched its National AI Test and Validation Lab in Abu Dhabi, a new platform designed to assess the security, safety, and trustworthiness of AI systems. The initiative, led by the UAE Cyber Security Council in partnership with Cisco and Open Innovation AI, is part of the country’s broader strategy to strengthen sovereign […]
European Parliament Discusses Cybersecurity and AI Safety
Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) are preparing to discuss the safety of AI systems that may pose serious security risks. The session will examine how existing EU legislation, particularly the AI Act and the Cybersecurity Act, applies in practice and how companies are managing compliance with […]
ILO Says Lifelong Learning Key to AI Economy Future
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that governments must place lifelong learning at the centre of economic and social policy as AI, digitalisation, and demographic shifts reshape global labour markets. Without stronger and more inclusive learning systems, inequalities between workers, industries, and countries risk widening further. According to the ILO’s new report Lifelong Learning […]
Code for America Flags Challenges in Tracking AI Use Across US Public Services
According to Code for America, artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping the delivery of public services across the United States, but adoption remains uneven and difficult to track. While many state governments are experimenting with AI through low-risk pilot programmes, they often lack clear frameworks to evaluate its real-world impact and effectiveness. The report outlines a […]
UK Launches AI Sector Survey to Track Growth and Shape Policy
The UK government is expanding its efforts to better understand the structure and growth of the artificial intelligence sector through an updated national survey led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Conducted by Ipsos with support from Perspective Economics, the study seeks direct input from businesses operating across the UK’s AI ecosystem, with […]
Academy Bans AI-Generated Content from Oscar Eligibility
The Academy’s Board of Governors has introduced new rules that exclude AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar eligibility, reinforcing that recognised work must be created and performed by humans. The updated guidelines specify that only performances carried out by individuals with their consent and formally credited in a film’s billing will qualify for awards consideration. […]
ZeroAI Expands STEM Education Access in Zambia’s Low-Resource Schools
ZeroAI Technologies is addressing a critical gap in STEM education by developing offline AI and robotics learning labs tailored for schools with limited infrastructure. Founded in 2015 by Lottie Mukuka, the company focuses on enabling access to science and technology education in rural and under-resourced environments where internet connectivity and reliable electricity are often unavailable. […]
Safeguarding Children in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Sonia Livingstone, a leading expert on children’s rights in digital environments, has been selected as part of a United Nations scientific panel examining the global impact of artificial intelligence. With children making up a significant share of internet users worldwide, her work focuses on ensuring that their rights and experiences are considered as AI rapidly […]
United Nations Flags Risks of AI in Digital Advertising
The United Nations has raised concerns that the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into advertising could worsen the global information integrity crisis. With global advertising spending surpassing $1 trillion, AI-driven systems are increasingly shaping what users see, engage with, and trust online, raising questions about their broader societal impact. A recent briefing highlights that advertising […]
