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• [New] AI policy analysts have lauded OpenAI's open-weight GPT-OSS release as a positive step for transparency, but also a risky one: by open-sourcing a 120 B model, OpenAI has handed a powerful tool to the world, and it remains to be seen how others will deploy it. TS2 Space
• [New] The next five years will be crucial for determining whether AI becomes a tool for human empowerment or displacement. The Interview Guys
• [New] Users of ChatGPT can expect more features (and possibly price / performance improvements) as OpenAI responds to rivals, while users of Grok can expect quick evolution of the xAI platform with new specialized models and capabilities on the horizon. Data Studios Exafin
• [New] A retail company might use Google Cloud's BigQuery for its powerful data analytics and machine learning on customer data while running its e-commerce platform on AWS for its mature and extensive services like RDS and EC2. Data-Nizant
• [New] The combined business will be better placed to compete effectively and to establish a stable platform for product innovation in the segments of the UK bakery category that are growing as a result of changing consumer tastes and needs. Just Food
• [New] Once integration of CheckMatch is completed - the combined platform is expected to include five of the top 10 U.S.-based lockbox providers and multiple leading disbursement partners, including financial institutions, AP automation platforms, and a major medical payments provider. FinExtra
• [New] By 2025, the BruHealth platform is expected to play a pivotal role in attracting medical tourists who require efficient and transparent healthcare management. / Brunei Travel And Tour World
• [New] For local HR teams seeking to harness AI to boost productivity and employee engagement, exploring HireVue's progressive platform offers an opportunity to future-proof their recruitment strategies with transparent, skill-based AI assessments and flexible video interviewing capabilities. Nucamp Bootcamp
• [New] The largest financial institution in the U.S. is threatening to impose punitive fees to allow its customers to use a third-party fintech tool to help them manage their finances. The Globe and Mail
• The British Parking Association is leading the development and management of the National Parking Platform, which will allow drivers to pay for parking across all participating car parks using their preferred app. The Money Pages
• AI is seen as a tool that could significantly improve the quality of service delivery, both by enhancing midwifery education and by reducing errors in midwifery, confirming the viewpoint of the OECD on the improvement of healthcare provision due to AI. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The RESEARCH Platform will play a vital role in transforming South and Southeast Asia into a global powerhouse for MedTech innovation, enabling knowledge-sharing, solidarity, and cross-border growth in public health. The Impressive Times
• The new integration between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform will make 160+ AI tools and 100+ NVIDIA NIM microservices natively available through the OCI Console. Precedence Research
• With more enterprise adoption and community contributions, we have reason to believe that open source AI will achieve even greater breakthroughs in 2025. DEV Community
• The Trade Desk benefits from Walmart's current platform reliance but faces long-term risks as retailers develop in-house ad solutions like Amazon's DSP. Ainvest
• Walmart is taking a decisive leap toward the future of retail with its newly unveiled AI roadmap, a strategy that could reshape how consumers shop and how businesses operate on its platform. cedcommerce
• Current signals (e.g. OpenAI's plan for a search engine, and ChatGPT becoming a household name) suggest a real possibility of an external AI platform rivalling Google's scale by 2030. TTMS
• Apple and Anthropic partnered to create a platform that will use AI to write, edit and test code for programmers. PYMNTS.com
• Amazon's One Medical has recently forged new alliances with health systems, and CVS announced a $20 billion, 10-year investment to build an integrated care platform that could include traditional providers. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• Xero's platform, used by 4.4 million small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers worldwide, will help Wio Business customers in the UAE take advantage of digital-first financial workflows. The Fintech Times
• If regulators force Apple to open its platform or adopt alternative payment systems, its ability to monetize AI-driven services could be compromised. / USA Ainvest

Last updated: 07 September 2025