AI This Week (June 21st – June 28th 2026)
This week was another busy one for the AI industry. Several fast growing startups announced major funding rounds, showing that investor confidence in AI remains strong.
At the same time, companies like NVIDIA introduced new technology for AI data centers, Meta revealed plans to enter prediction markets, and OpenAI expanded its global reach through new partnerships.
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The Week's Top Stories
SEA and OpenAI Partner to Expand AI Across Southeast Asia and Brazil
SEA and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption across Southeast Asia and Brazil. The collaboration will focus on bringing OpenAI's models to businesses and consumers while expanding AI-powered products, digital services, and regional innovation.
Read SourceAI Infrastructure Startup Upscale AI Raises $190 Million Series A-1 Extension
AI networking startup Upscale AI secured a $190 million Series A-1 extension led by Premji Invest, with participation from Nvidia and other investors. The funding values the company at around $2 billion and will accelerate development of its AI-focused networking chips designed for hyperscale AI infrastructure.
Read SourceNvidia Unveils 45°C Cooling Technology for AI Data Centers
Nvidia introduced a new cooling approach capable of operating AI servers at inlet temperatures of up to 45°C, significantly reducing cooling requirements and improving data center efficiency. The breakthrough could lower operating costs while enabling denser AI infrastructure deployments.
Read SourceTaktile Raises $110 Million Series C to Scale AI Decision Automation
Decision intelligence platform Taktile closed a $110 million Series C funding round to expand its AI-powered risk and decision automation platform. The company plans to grow its enterprise customer base and enhance AI tools used by financial institutions and fintech companies.
Read SourceMeta Explores Prediction Markets with New Arena Platform
Meta is developing Arena, a prediction market platform that allows users to forecast outcomes of real-world events. The initiative reflects Meta's growing interest in combining AI with crowd intelligence and emerging digital market experiences.
Read SourceIndian AI Startup Marichi Labs Secures Seed Funding
Marichi Labs raised seed funding from Texas AI Ventures to accelerate development of its enterprise AI solutions. The investment will support product expansion, team growth, and broader adoption of AI technologies across businesses in India and international markets.
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