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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. From Google’s $15 billion AI hub in India to Salesforce’s major investment in San Francisco and Microsoft’s findings on “shadow AI” usage in the UK, the global AI boom continues to accelerate. Meanwhile, healthcare and education AI startups like Sensi.AI and SpeakX secure fresh funding to scale their innovations. Let’s dive in.
Most UK Employees Use AI Without Permission, Microsoft Survey Finds
Nearly three in four UK employees are using artificial intelligence tools at work without their employers’ approval, according to a new survey by Microsoft and Censuswide. The study, which polled over 2,000 workers across various sectors, suggests that employees are embracing AI faster than corporate policies can adapt. The findings highlight both enthusiasm for AI’s productivity benefits and growing governance challenges for organizations.
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Google Announces $15B Investment in India’s First AI Hub
Google will invest $15 billion over the next five years to establish its first AI hub in India, aiming to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The initiative will include partnerships with Indian universities and enterprises to build talent pipelines, support startups, and develop responsible AI infrastructure. This marks one of Google’s largest-ever investments in Asia.
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Salesforce to Invest $15B in San Francisco AI Expansion
Salesforce announced plans to invest $15 billion in San Francisco over five years to help businesses adopt AI technology. The move strengthens its hometown presence and reinforces its competitive stance against Microsoft, Oracle, and ServiceNow. The company continues to enhance AI features across its products, including Slack, as it aims to lead the enterprise AI software race.
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Sensi.AI Raises $45M to Advance Virtual Care Platform
Sensi.AI has raised $45 million in Series C funding led by Qumra Capital, with participation from Insight Partners, Zeev Ventures, Entrée Capital, and others. The company’s AI-powered virtual care platform uses audio analysis to monitor and improve senior care quality, offering insights to caregivers and health professionals. The funding brings Sensi.AI’s total capital raised to $98 million.
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SpeakX Secures $16M for AI-Powered English Learning Platform
India-based SpeakX, a generative AI-driven English speaking platform, has raised $16 million in pre-Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Elevation Capital and Goodwater Capital. The Gurugram startup plans to expand into regional languages and improve its AI-based speech analysis tools. Angels from OpenAI and upGrad also joined the round, underscoring investor confidence in AI-driven language learning.
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📢 The Global AI Expansion Wave
From Google’s and Salesforce’s twin $15 billion investments to Microsoft’s eye-opening UK survey on unauthorized AI use, today’s stories spotlight AI’s unstoppable spread across industries and geographies. As startups like Sensi.AI and SpeakX push innovation in care and education, one thing is clear: the AI economy is scaling faster—and broader—than ever before.