Anthropic announced a multi-year partnership with Accenture, forming the Accenture Anthropic Business Group. The deal includes formal Claude training for Accenture's 30,000 employees and access to Claude Code for the company's developers. Both firms will also launch an initiative to help chief investment officers track AI return on investment. Anthropic's enterprise market share continues to grow, now holding 40% overall and 54% in coding, according to Menlo Ventures. The partnership follows Anthropic's recent deals with Snowflake, Deloitte and IBM. Leer más →

Aaru, an AI‑driven synthetic research startup, closed a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures. The financing featured a multi‑tier valuation structure that allowed the company to cite a headline valuation near $1 billion while offering more favorable terms to certain investors. The round size was disclosed as above $50 million. Founded in March 2024, Aaru generates thousands of AI agents that simulate human behavior to replace traditional market‑research methods. Its client roster includes Accenture, EY, Interpublic Group, and political campaigns. Leer más →