China blocked SoftBank's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB Robotics in China over national security and data concerns, highlighting regulatory challenges for foreign AI investments. Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, offering longer 15-second AI video clips with lower pricing and enhanced editing. Meanwhile, Dropbox expanded into AI infrastructure by acquiring Tigris Data for $350 million, aiming to support developers with new cloud capabilities. Aina introduced a smart ring that allows remote AI agent control through gestures and voice.
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The US government banned the use of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's technology in federal agencies, citing security risks, while DeepSeek responded by open-sourcing its DeepInfer inference engine. Otter.ai secured $320 million in funding to advance its AI meeting assistant and expand internationally. Additionally, OpenAI acquired Orchestra Bio to enhance its AI capabilities in drug development and life sciences research. These developments highlight ongoing tensions in AI geopolitics alongside significant investments in enterprise AI and biotech applications.