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Microsoft launches template for making branded virtual assistants
Microsoft joins Open Edge Computing Initiative, donates Azure resources to Carnegie Mellon
Microsoft acquires Botkit creator XOXCO
Linux Foundation launches Acumos platform for quick AI deployment
Intel claims its Mobileye driver assistance system cut bus accidents by 29% in London trial
Bain Capital Ventures closes new funds totaling $1 billion for startups in SaaS, security, financial tech, and health
Intel’s Neural Compute Stick 2 is 8 times faster than its predecessor
Samsung’s 8-nanometer Exynos 9820 is 20% faster in single-core tasks
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Pryon raises $4.5 million for enterprise-focused ‘augmented intelligence’ platform
Pandora launches Podcast Genome Project for personalized recommendations
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WalkMe closes $50 million round to grow its software walkthrough platform in APAC
Cisco expands BroadCloud, introduces new Calling App and Webex Room Kit mini
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Amazon Alexa Fund-backed ParkWhiz raises an additional $5 million
Masse seeks to improve product recommendations by building a friends network
Rethink Robotics’ assets bought by Hahn, Universal Robots hires 20 employees from pioneering firm
XM Cyber raises $22 million to automate cybersecurity
Trigo Vision partners with Israel supermarket chain for 272 cashierless stores
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