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Palantir's stock fell nearly 6% at the start of 2026 due to a broader software sector decline, profit-taking after a 138% rise in 2025, and possible links to Elon Musk's Tesla performance. Despite the drop, Palantir remains highly valued, with potential for continued growth if it sustains its AI-driven expansion.
Nick Donahue, after shutting down his previous custom home design company Atmos due to operational challenges and market conditions, launched a new AI-driven startup, Drafted, which rapidly generates custom residential floor plans and exterior designs, raising $1.65 million in funding and aiming to simplify and accelerate home design processes.
Nvidia has acquired AI software firm SchedMD to bolster its open-source AI initiatives and ecosystem, continuing its strategy to maintain dominance in the AI industry through open-source tools like Slurm, which supports large-scale computing jobs and is integral to generative AI infrastructure.
Microsoft's stock (MSFT) declined after the company announced it would cut its AI software sales quotas, impacting investor confidence and stock performance.
Microsoft has reduced its sales quotas for AI software due to customer resistance to its newer products, indicating challenges in market adoption.
Researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have developed RESPAN, an open-source AI-powered software that automatically maps and analyzes dendritic spines on neurons, significantly speeding up and improving the accuracy of neuron analysis, which is crucial for understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
Withings has announced the ScanWatch 2, a stylish hybrid smartwatch with a 35-day battery life, advanced health and sleep tracking features powered by new AI software, and a subscription service offering personalized health insights and professional cardiovascular analysis.
Google Photos has integrated Veo 3 AI software, allowing US users to animate static images into short videos for free, with improved resolution and fidelity, as part of Google's broader push into AI-powered video tools.
A recent RBC report highlights that in the post-AI era, success in software depends on innovation rather than incumbency, with Microsoft, Intuit, and HubSpot identified as winners due to their strong AI strategies, while companies like Salesforce and ZoomInfo face challenges due to slower AI adoption and commoditization risks.
MongoDB's stock surged after reporting strong Q2 earnings, with revenue and subscription growth driven by AI application demand, despite previous struggles and industry concerns about AI's impact on software business models.
The U.S. government is heavily investing in AI software, benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies and BigBear.ai, with Palantir securing multibillion-dollar defense contracts and expanding its government footprint, while BigBear.ai focuses on niche applications. Despite Palantir's strong position, its high valuation suggests investors should wait for a more reasonable entry point.
C3.ai's stock dropped 30% after missing revenue estimates by 33%, with preliminary revenue of around $70.3 million, significantly below analyst expectations, due to restructuring and CEO health issues, leading to a downgrade by DA Davidson.
Figma's IPO debut saw a 250% increase, valuing the company at over $65 billion and surpassing its previous sale valuation, positioning it as a major player in creative AI software and challenging rivals like Adobe and Canva.
Amazon is developing humanoid robots equipped with AI to perform delivery tasks, including potentially replacing human delivery workers, with testing underway in a dedicated 'humanoid park' and plans for real-world deployment, building on previous trials with warehouse robots and drone testing.
Amazon is developing and testing humanoid robots equipped with AI to deliver packages, using indoor obstacle courses and Rivian electric vans for training, as part of its broader effort to automate logistics and delivery operations.