Here is AITech365’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Automation in AI news this week…
Databricks and OpenAI Partner to Bring AI to Enterprises
Databricks and OpenAI announced a multi-year, $100 million partnership aimed at making OpenAI’s advanced models natively accessible within the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and its flagship AI product, Agent Bricks. This collaboration enables over 20,000 Databricks customers across cloud environments to leverage OpenAI’s latest models, including GPT-5, directly within their enterprise workflows. The partnership combines the strengths of two leading technology innovators to deliver production-ready AI solutions for businesses worldwide.
In Healthcare news this week…
Edifecs Launches AI Population Payment Platform for VBP
Edifecs, a Cotiviti business and a leader in healthcare data interoperability, announced the next-generation Population Payment Management platform powered by agentic artificial intelligence (AI). The upgraded solution provides a practical, scalable application of AI to tackle longstanding challenges in healthcare value-based payment (VBP) transformation.
In Business Technology news this week…
OpenAI Enhances Team Collaboration with New Shared Projects and Smarter Integrations
OpenAI is introducing significant updates to ChatGPT aimed at improving team collaboration and productivity. These enhancements include the rollout of shared projects, smarter integrations with popular team tools, and strengthened compliance and security features.
In Cloud news this week…
Cloudera & Dell ObjectScale Team Up for Private AI Platform
Cloudera, the only company enabling AI on data anywhere, announced the integration of Dell ObjectScale with its platform, enhancing their joint AI-in-a-Box offering and delivering a fully integrated Private AI solution built for scale, governance, and cost transparency. The collaboration equips joint customers with a validated data platform, enabling them to run all Cloudera compute engines directly on Dell Technologies ObjectScale storage. The Private AI platform was officially unveiled at Cloudera EVOLVE25, the company’s flagship data and AI event, held at the Glasshouse in New York City.
In IT & DevOps news this week…
Factory Raises $50M Series B with NEA, Sequoia & NVIDIA
Factory has officially launched Droids, hailed as the world’s leading software development agents, following their #1 ranking on Terminal Bench, the benchmark used by elite tools such as Claude Code and Cursor. Alongside this product launch, Factory announced a $50 million Series B funding round led by NEA, Sequoia Capital, NVIDIA, and J.P. Morgan, with participation from prominent angel investors, including Frank Slootman, Nikesh Arora, and Aaron Levie.
In Manufacturing news this week…
PassiveLogic Secures $74M to Expand Physical AI Solutions
PassiveLogic, the pioneering leader in generative autonomy, has announced a $74 million Series C funding round aimed at accelerating its vision and meeting growing global demand for physical AI in infrastructure. The round was led by noa, Europe’s largest VC firm focused on the building industry, alongside new investors Prologis Ventures, Johnson Controls, and PSP Growth. Existing backers including Addition, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Keyframe, and Brookfield also participated, bringing PassiveLogic’s total funding to over $125 million.
Insight of the Week
How AI Storytelling is Revolutionizing marketing in 2025
You know, marketing isn’t what it used to be. Those generic messages, the emails sent to everyone, the ads that just scream for attention, they barely work anymore. People in 2025 want something different. They want brands that understand them. That feel human. That make them pause for a second and actually notice. And honestly, AI storytelling can help with that. It is not some cold automation. It can take all that data, clicks, purchases, browsing habits, and turn it into stories that feel alive. Humans are still calling the shots.
What is Data Sprawl? Causes, Risks, and How to Control It in 2025
Data is everywhere. Every click, every form, every tool adds more to the pile, and soon, it feels like you’re drowning in it. That’s data sprawl. The messy, untracked, and often duplicated spread of information across systems, departments, and clouds. It’s not just a tech headache; in 2025, it’s a real business problem.
