Welcome to today’s AI Tech Daily Roundup, where we bring you the latest developments and insights from the world of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to drive innovation across industries, staying informed on emerging trends is crucial for professionals seeking to harness its full potential. Today’s roundup features the top news, including breakthrough technologies, new AI Tools / Applications, and expert perspectives, all shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Stay ahead of the curve and explore the most important updates in AI tech today.
PONY AI Partners with Xihu Group for Robotaxi Launch in Shenzhen
Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Xihu Corporation Limited (“Xihu Group”), the city’s largest taxi operator, to jointly deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 Pony.ai’s seventh-generation (“Gen 7”) Robotaxis in Shenzhen in the coming years. This partnership marks a significant milestone in integrating autonomous driving with local mobility networks by adopting an “asset-light + AI-empowered model”, accelerating the large-scale deployment of safe, efficient, and intelligent mobility services to a broader passenger base in tier-one cities in China.
Vodafone Qatar Chooses Nokia for 5G Network Modernization
Nokia announced a major agreement with Vodafone Qatar to lead a nationwide network modernization that will enable the operator to deliver faster, more secure, and highly adaptable 5G services to consumers and businesses across the country, while preparing the network for next-generation innovations.
Qlik Adds Support for Snowflake Iceberg Tables, Expands Lakehouse Options
Qlik, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, announced at Snowflake’s annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025, the launch of native support for Snowflake-managed Apache Iceberg tables, enabling fast, open-format data pipelines directly into Snowflake’s highly performant, governed environment. Alongside this, Qlik is introducing additional capabilities that allow customers to leverage Qlik Open Lakehouse, powered by Apache Iceberg, in conjunction with Snowflake for greater architectural flexibility and AI scalability.
UiPath Partners with HCLTech to Boost Agentic Automation for Global Enterprises
UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, announced a strategic partnership with HCLTech, a leading global technology company, to accelerate agentic automation for UiPath customers globally across industries. The partnership will drive large-scale transformation for UiPath customers, enabling more intelligent and self-sufficient operations that require minimal human intervention.
IBM Launches watsonx AI Labs to Accelerate AI Innovation in NYC
IBM announced watsonx AI Labs, a new, developer-first innovation hub in New York City, designed to supercharge AI builders and accelerate AI adoption at scale. watsonx AI Labs connects IBM’s enterprise resources and expertise with the next generation of AI developers in order to build breakthrough AI applications for business.
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