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OpenAI launches personal finance tools in ChatGPT for Pro users
OpenAI launched personal finance tools in ChatGPT for U.S. Pro subscribers, allowing users to connect bank accounts from over 12,000 institutions via Plaid and receive AI-powered financial guidance using GPT-5.5's reasoning capabilities grounded in their actual spending and investment data.
Tolemy Bio wants to enable scientists to perform AI-assisted cell biology research
Cambridge-based Tolemy Bio raised €1.4 million in pre-seed funding to develop Orbit, an AI-native platform that integrates fragmented cell biology data and virtual cell models to help biopharma teams optimize therapeutic development and manufacturing processes.
Anthropic courts the legaltech market with new connectors and plugins for legal work
Anthropic launched an expanded suite of legal AI tools featuring over 20 MCP connectors for Claude that enable it to connect to platforms like Thomson Reuters and DocuSign, plus 12 practice-area plugins designed to assist with specific legal work.
Samsara launches AI-powered solutions to support public sector operations
Samsara launched four AI-powered products for public sector agencies—Ground Intelligence, Waste Intelligence, enhanced AI Multicam, and Ridership Management—to help governments modernize operations and improve community safety.
Moonshot AI raises $2B as demand for open AI models keeps increasing
Beijing-based Moonshot AI raised $2 billion at a $20 billion valuation, quintupling its value in six months as investor interest in Chinese open-weight AI models surges due to increased customer demand.
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Upcoming AI Events in the Bay Area, April to May 2026: DataPhoenix Events Digest
DataPhoenix Events Digest is back with new show formats and live streaming coverage. This issue features 7 upcoming AI events in the Bay Area from mid-April through early May 2026.
AI Highlights Review: July 23 – August 8
OpenAI's very busy week, from its funding round to its model launches; Clay's $100M Series C; Lovable's new unicorn status; Latent Labs' new no-code web interface; Google DeepMind's Aeneas; FuriosaAI's new partnership with LG AI Research; and more
AI Highlights Review: June 27 – July 7
Apple reportedly considering third-party AI technologies to power the new Siri; Clio acquired vLex; Tech companies score two victories in copyright infringement rulings; Synthflow AI's Series A; Abridge's Series E; Harvey's $300M Series E; and more.