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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. From record-breaking investments in the UK and Australia to bold moves by tech giants like Apple, Google, and Atlassian, AI continues to reshape industries and national strategies at an accelerating pace.

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Nvidia pledges £2B to boost UK AI start-ups

Nvidia, the world’s largest public company, has committed £2 billion (€2.3 billion) to support artificial intelligence start-ups in the UK.

The announcement comes during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the country and follows a week of major tech-related announcements, positioning the UK as a growing hub for AI innovation.
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Apple unveils AI-powered blood pressure alerts on Watch

Apple’s new Watch Series 11, available starting Friday, introduces a blood pressure notification feature powered by artificial intelligence.

Rather than using a traditional blood pressure monitor, the feature leverages AI to detect potential hypertension, extending Apple’s push to expand the health capabilities of its wearable devices.
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Google turns Chrome into an AI browser with Gemini

Google is reimagining Chrome as an AI-powered web browser by deeply integrating its Gemini model.

The company describes this as more than just embedding AI features: the new Gemini-powered Chrome aims to boost user productivity while enhancing online safety, signaling a significant evolution in the browser market.
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Atlassian doubles down with $1.57B US acquisition

Australian software giant Atlassian will acquire U.S. tech group DX in a $1.57 billion cash-and-shares deal, its largest ever.

The move strengthens Atlassian’s AI-driven digital services capabilities, underscoring how global SaaS players are racing to integrate AI across their platforms.
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Five Aussie AI startups raise $340M

Artificial intelligence was at the center of Australia’s startup ecosystem this week, as five local startups collectively raised $340.2 million.

Among them, Firmus Technologies secured one of the year’s largest raises. Four of the five companies highlighted have AI and automation at their core, demonstrating strong investor appetite in the region.
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📢 AI Funding and Market Trends

Today’s headlines show AI’s increasingly global reach: Nvidia’s multibillion-dollar UK commitment, Atlassian’s record U.S. acquisition, and over $340 million raised by Australian startups highlight capital flowing worldwide into AI. Meanwhile, Apple and Google continue weaving AI into everyday products—from health monitoring to web browsing—making AI an integral part of consumer life.