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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. From Sam Altman’s bold prediction on AI surpassing human intelligence, to Microsoft’s policy shift on military AI use, to major funding rounds in North America, today’s headlines highlight both the promise and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence.

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Sam Altman predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2030

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes AI will outpace human intelligence within the decade. In a recent discussion, Altman highlighted AI’s accelerating trajectory and its potential to make groundbreaking scientific discoveries. He also revealed OpenAI’s ambition to develop a “family of devices” that could redefine how people interact with computers.
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Microsoft cuts Israeli military’s AI access

Microsoft has restricted some of its cloud computing and AI services from the Israeli military. The company said the military’s use of Microsoft technology to surveil Palestinians violated its terms of service. Vice chair and president Brad Smith confirmed the move, underscoring growing concerns about the ethical boundaries of AI deployment in conflict zones.
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Telegraph Ventures secures $35M for AI startups in Québec

Venture firm Telegraph Ventures announced nearly $35 million in funding to back enterprise AI startups in Québec. The first close included investments from Investissement Québec, Teralys Capital, Inovia Capital, and over 40 entrepreneurs and family offices. The fund expects to reach $40 million by year-end, boosting Canada’s position in the AI investment landscape.
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Hitachi launches NVIDIA-powered AI Factory

Hitachi announced the launch of a global AI Factory built on NVIDIA’s reference architecture. The facility integrates cutting-edge GPU and networking systems to drive “physical AI”—solutions that interact directly with the real world. The AI Factory will power innovation across mobility, energy, industrial, and technology sectors, while expanding Hitachi’s HMAX family of AI-enabled solutions.
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Tipalti raises $200M to expand AI-driven finance automation

Global payables automation platform Tipalti has raised $200 million to scale its AI-powered finance solutions. The funding will accelerate product development, enhance its AI capabilities, and support global expansion, as the company aims to transform financial operations for businesses worldwide.
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📢 AI Market Trends

Today’s developments capture both the scale of AI ambition and its real-world complexities. Altman’s 2030 prediction and OpenAI’s hardware plans show how quickly AI is moving toward general intelligence. At the same time, Microsoft’s decision in Israel reflects intensifying debates over AI ethics in warfare. On the investment side, funding momentum remains strong: Tipalti’s $200M round underscores AI’s role in financial automation, while Telegraph Ventures’ new Québec fund highlights regional growth. Meanwhile, Hitachi’s NVIDIA-powered AI Factory marks another milestone in building the infrastructure needed for next-generation, real-world AI.