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Scribenote launches free AI solution that turns veterinarians’ words into structured notes

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Veterinarians typically spend hours after appointments writing medical records, often working late into the evening to complete documentation. It’s a broken system that contributes to widespread burnout across the profession.

Scribenote, a company with an AI-powered scribe built specifically for veterinarians, is flipping the economics of veterinary software by launching a Free Plan, a move that could fundamentally alter how veterinary clinics across North America operate.

The announcement comes as Scribenote experiences significant growth following its $8.2 million funding round from Andreessen Horowitz in September 2024. The platform turns veterinarians’ words into structured SOAP notes in seconds, eliminating hours of post-appointment documentation. [Read more…] about Scribenote launches free AI solution that turns veterinarians’ words into structured notes

Beyond Beeps and Boops: Why Natural AI Voice is Critical for Next-Gen Robotics

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Today’s robots aren’t limited to the factory floor – they’re guides at airports, assistants in hospitals, and companions in homes.

As engineers have refined their mechanics and coding, there remains one aspect keeping them from really flawless human interaction: voice. Not merely the capacity to speak but the capacity to sound natural.

We are moving into a new era where computer-generated voices must reflect true human expression – warmth, hesitation, excitement, and empathy. [Read more…] about Beyond Beeps and Boops: Why Natural AI Voice is Critical for Next-Gen Robotics

Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

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Intrinsic – a business unit of Alphabet, parent company of Google – is showcasing at Automatica 2025 several new AI-enabled robotic systems and platform enhancements aimed at transforming how automation providers and manufacturers build, deploy, and scale intelligent solutions.

The company has announced support for end-to-end solution development for CNC machine tending and optical inspection use cases on its Intrinsic platform. These new capabilities combine Intrinsic Flowstate, AI-powered perception, motion planning, and IntrinsicOS to streamline complex industrial automation tasks.

Among the highlights at the trade show are demonstrations from three new customers – Newston Automated Solutions, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, and MartinSystems – each presenting their first solutions built with Intrinsic. [Read more…] about Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

From Robotic to Relatable: Why Smodin’s AI Humanizer Is a Must for Online Creators

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If you create anything online, you’ve probably learned one simple truth: your words carry weight.

Whether you’re a YouTuber piecing together a script, a blogger polishing a post, or a coach sketching a digital class, your voice has to come through.

Yet when time is tight – and let’s be real, it almost never isn’t – it’s tempting to let an AI kick things off. [Read more…] about From Robotic to Relatable: Why Smodin’s AI Humanizer Is a Must for Online Creators

3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies

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Video isn’t just part of the marketing playbook anymore – it is the playbook. From short-form content that drives traffic to polished explainers that turn maybe into yes, video has become the loudest, clearest way to say what your brand is about.

But creating great videos at scale? That’s where most agencies hit a wall. Deadlines pile up, budgets stay tight, and clients expect Hollywood with a Canva budget.

Enter AI-powered video tools. They’re making it easier for marketing agencies to produce videos that look sharp, sound professional, and land with audiences – without needing a camera crew or a three-day shoot. [Read more…] about 3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies

The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing

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By Laura Pérez, PAL Robotics

As robotics becomes more deeply integrated into society, a new paradigm is taking shape: embodied artificial intelligence (AI).

Unlike traditional AI, which operates in abstract digital environments, embodied AI enables robots to learn by doing; connecting perception, cognition, and action through direct physical interaction with the world.

This shift toward embodied intelligence is rapidly gaining traction in both academic and industrial fields, particularly since embodied AI has become more accessible and relevant. [Read more…] about The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing

Opinion: AI’s ‘real value is in eliminating everyday inefficiencies’

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With over 40 percent of US startups now using AI to streamline operations, it’s becoming clear that the real value of artificial intelligence for small businesses isn’t just in grand visions of automation, but in “eliminating everyday inefficiencies”.

This is according to Jon Hinkle, CEO of TRG Datacenters, has highlighted four practical ways early-stage companies are already putting AI agents to work.

From reducing SaaS bloat to speeding up complex quotes, these aren’t future promises – they’re tangible results. [Read more…] about Opinion: AI’s ‘real value is in eliminating everyday inefficiencies’

Agentic AI startup Landbase raises $30 million in Series A funding

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Landbase, an agentic AI company that provides “go-to-market” (GTM – product launch) software to businesses, has raised $30 million in Series A funding.

The round was co-led by Sound Ventures – the AI-focused fund co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary – and returning investor Picus Capital.

The raise also included strong participation from other existing backers, including 8VC, A*, Firstminute Capital and TheGP, underscoring continued conviction in Landbase’s growth and mission.

The new funding will support Landbase’s continued investment in GTM-1 Omni, its proprietary domain-specific AI model, and accelerate its mission to make go-to-market (GTM) faster, cheaper and better for every B2B business. [Read more…] about Agentic AI startup Landbase raises $30 million in Series A funding

From spreadsheets to industrial machinery: Overwhelming numbers of workers say AI saves time on tasks

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Approximately 90 percent of surveyed workers say AI helps them save time on work tasks – yet many businesses still underestimate how far intelligent automation has progressed in routine workflows.

The challenge: While over 80 percent of companies plan to implement AI-powered tools this year, many still invest hours in processes that modern AI systems now enhance faster, more accurately, and at greater scale. [Read more…] about From spreadsheets to industrial machinery: Overwhelming numbers of workers say AI saves time on tasks

Toyota Group launches AI and software push with new academy and accelerator

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As the company itself describes it, five “major Toyota Group companies” have agreed to start “significant new initiatives” aimed at “bolstering their capabilities in artificial intelligence and software development”.

The push includes the establishment of the Toyota Software Academy, and the launch of the Global AI Accelerator (GAIA) to spearhead innovation.

The companies collaborating on these efforts are: Aisin, Denso, Toyota Tsusho, Toyota Motor, and Woven by Toyota. [Read more…] about Toyota Group launches AI and software push with new academy and accelerator