IBM Launches Ambitious Plan to Train 2 Million People in AI by 2026


IBM has launched the open-source AI assistant CUGA, aimed at automating enterprise workflows and completing more than half of the tasks. This tool helps knowledge workers efficiently handle daily or complex tasks through features such as multi-agent collaboration, API integration, and code generation, supporting secure and customizable personalization.
IBM acquires Confluent for $11B at $31/share, enhancing real-time data processing via Apache Kafka to strengthen AI infrastructure, as tech giants compete in data capabilities.....
IBM acquires Confluent for $11B in cash to boost cloud data management and AI capabilities, marking one of its largest deals amid digital transformation trends.....
OpenAI acquired Polish startup Neptune in an all-stock deal valued below $400 million. This marks OpenAI's fourth acquisition of 2025, aimed at integrating Neptune's model monitoring and debugging capabilities into the GPT training infrastructure. Neptune services will be gradually phased out before Q1 2026, with the entire team joining OpenAI.
IBM's CEO questions the return on investment for the huge investment in AI data centers, pointing out that current construction costs are high and the global commitment to computing power is massive, implying the need for a careful assessment of the investment benefits.