Diana Voss
Markets & Infrastructure Correspondent
Diana covers the money, the launches, and the infrastructure decisions shaping the AI-agent market — brisk, evidence-led, and allergic to hype.
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Articles by Diana Voss (437)
Fujitsu Tests Self-Evolving AI Agent Framework in Bid for Enterprise Adoption
Fujitsu has started early validation of its Kozuchi Multi AI Agent Framework, which incorporates what the company calls "self-evolving" multi-agent technology.
Microsoft and Neo4j Partner to Bring Graph-Based Memory to AI Agents
Microsoft’s Agent Framework now supports graph databases through a partnership with Neo4j, announced Wednesday. The move lets developers build AI agents with structured, queryable memory—a feature lon
Granite Asia and Google AI Fund Commit $2 Million Per Startup in Asian AI Push
Granite Asia and Google’s AI fund will co-invest up to $2 million per startup in Asian AI ventures, according to TNGlobal.
Gen Z Founders Are Building Profitable AI Tools Without Venture Capital
A new wave of Gen Z founders is proving that venture capital isn’t the only path to building successful AI tools. Instead of chasing billion-dollar valuations, these entrepreneurs are launching profit
Apptio Founders Secure $21M for New Enterprise AI Venture Thira
Sunny Gupta and Kurt Shintaffer, who sold Apptio to IBM for $4.6 billion in 2018, have launched Thira with $21 million in funding led by Madrona Venture Group according to GeekWire.
Maryland’s New $200 Million AI Fund Targets Startups and Data Center Tech
A Maryland-based tech firm launched a $200 million fund this week to back AI startups and data center technology, according to Inc..
NVIDIA Launches Open Safety Platform for AI Agents
NVIDIA unveiled its Open Agent Safety Platform on September 28, 2026, a framework designed to standardize security protocols for AI agents across development and deployment cycles.
Nvidia Releases Open Source Tools to Secure AI Agents Amid Industry Debate
Nvidia released open source tools on September 28 designed to improve the safety of AI agents throughout their lifecycle, according to CyberScoop.
AI Startups Target Hedge Fund Strategies With Agent-Based Automation
A cluster of startups is building AI agents designed to replicate and automate the core strategies of hedge funds.
BlackBoiler Integrates Generative AI Into Legal Redlining With Veris Launch
BlackBoiler has released Veris, a Microsoft Word add-in that merges its deterministic redlining technology with generative AI for contract drafting.
Google Launches Immersion Program to Strengthen AI Startups
Google has launched a global accelerator program for AI startups, offering hands-on technical support and infrastructure resources to early-stage founders.
Modal and Baseten Seek Funding to Expand AI Infrastructure for Businesses
are in talks to raise fresh funding, according to Bloomberg.
22 On Sloane Secures $63 Million to Launch AI Platform for African Startups
22 On Sloane, Africa’s largest startup campus, has raised $63 million to launch an AI-focused platform for early-stage ventures.
Databricks Launches Genie Code to Automate Data Science and Engineering Tasks
Databricks unveiled Genie Code, a new tool to automate data science and engineering workflows, according to InfoWorld.
BlackBoiler Launches Veris, Merging Deterministic Redlining With Generative AI in Word
BlackBoiler has launched Veris, a Microsoft Word add-in that pairs its deterministic redlining technology with generative AI.
Misumi Launches $50m Fund Targeting US Robotics and Industrial AI Startups
Misumi Group has launched a $50 million fund to invest in US-based robotics and industrial AI startups, according to Dealroom.
Vercel’s Eve Framework Treats AI Agents as File Directories With Mapped Capabilities
Vercel released Eve, an open-source framework that structures AI agents as directories of files mapped to specific capabilities.
BMW i Ventures Launches $300m Fund Targeting AI-Driven Automotive Disruption
BMW i Ventures committed $300m to back artificial intelligence startups reshaping the automotive sector, according to a company announcement.
Google-Backed Discovery Loop Seeks $50 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
Discovery Loop, an AI startup with ties to Google, has launched a funding round targeting a $50 billion valuation, according to finance.biggo.com.
Oracle Adds Vector Store Support for Microsoft’s AI Agent Framework
Oracle has added connector support for its AI Vector Store database to Microsoft’s Agent Framework, according to an announcement.
Siri-Linked VC Firm to Launch $300m Japan Fund for AI and Space Startups
Shizuoka Capital, a venture firm with early ties to Apple’s Siri team, will launch a $300 million fund targeting Japanese startups in artificial intelligence and space technology.
Visa, Mastercard and Ant International Launch Framework for Trustworthy AI Agent Commerce
Visa, Mastercard and Ant International unveiled a joint framework on September 10 to verify the identity and trustworthiness of AI agents in commercial transactions.
Meta, Google, OpenAI Staff Depart to Launch AI Startups as Big Tech Faces Talent Drain
At least 17 senior AI researchers and engineers from Meta, Google, and OpenAI have left this year to launch their own startups, according to CNBC.
Former Google AI Expert Launches Startup Guickly With $4.2 Million Seed Funding
Former Google applied AI expert Vaibhav Verma has launched Guickly, a new AI startup focused on enterprise workflow automation.