8x8 reported a significant surge in AI and API-driven growth, with usage-based revenue climbing over 70% year-on-year, now constituting 23% of service revenue. The company emphasized its strategic focus on open, scalable platforms, anticipating sustainable growth through AI self-service and communication APIs, while noting potential risks from market and regulatory factors.

Nvidia launches its Vera CPU, boasting significant performance gains, to key AI players like Anthropic and OpenAI, marking a potential game-changer in AI infrastructure. This move positions Nvidia as a leader in scalable AI solutions, with Oracle and xAI among early testers, readying for a 2026 full-scale deployment.

ChatCPR, an AI-powered CPR coaching agent, has outperformed 911 dispatchers in providing real-time emergency guidance by meeting 99% of advanced CPR steps. Developed by UC San Diego with partners, ChatCPR is open-source, aiming to enhance global emergency response and foster regulatory frameworks for AI-assisted interventions.

Elon Musk's xAI faces backlash for failing to pay employees $420 for sharing tax documents to train Grok's AI model, raising privacy concerns. The missed payments coincide with internal delays and structural changes within xAI, including layoffs and its integration into SpaceX, while competition in AI-driven finance tools heats up.

SandboxAQ has partnered with Anthropic to integrate its Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) with Claude, enabling researchers to perform complex simulations via plain-English commands. This move aims to democratize high-end scientific tools, potentially accelerating innovations in drug discovery and materials development across various industries, with future expansion into financial services.

Sigma has raised $80 million in a Series E round, valuing the company at $3 billion, as it expands its AI-driven analytics platform. The funding, led by Princeville Capital and supported by industry giants like Databricks Ventures, will enhance Sigma’s cloud-native capabilities, serving over 2,000 global customers including JPMorgan Chase and Duolingo.

The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) has expanded its membership to 190 organizations, emphasizing the need for open, interoperable standards in scaling agentic AI. This expansion includes notable new members like F5, GoDaddy, and Stripe, reflecting a collaborative push across industries and the public sector to develop secure, scalable AI systems.

NFL player Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for a probation violation linked to a 2024 racing incident in Dallas. The Chiefs and NFL have declined to comment, while Rice's attorney remains silent.

Steve Bannon and allies urge President Trump to mandate government testing for AI systems before public release, challenging major AI firms' accountability. This reflects a growing divide within Trump circles over AI regulation, contrasting with the administration's light regulatory approach.

Discord now offers default end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, excluding stage channels, enhancing privacy for its vast user base. This update leverages the DAVE protocol, developed with Trail of Bits, and covers all platforms with open-source resources available for public review.