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Welcome to today’s edition of AI Business Weekly. From SoftBank’s $5.4 billion robotics acquisition and the EU’s plan to double AI research funding, to classroom adoption in New Brunswick and new agentic AI investments in property management and real estate—today’s stories highlight AI’s accelerating integration across industries, education, and innovation. Let’s dive in.

SoftBank to acquire ABB’s robotics business for $5.4B

SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire ABB’s robotics division for $5.4 billion, marking a major step in its mission to merge artificial intelligence with physical automation. The deal underscores SoftBank’s broader bet that robotics and AI will converge to power the next wave of industrial and consumer innovation.
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New Brunswick schools cautiously embrace AI in classrooms

In Canada’s New Brunswick province, educators are moving carefully but deliberately toward integrating AI in classrooms. Teachers like Randolph MacLean say keeping AI out of education is as futile as “holding back the Bay of Fundy’s tides.” The shift signals a growing recognition that AI literacy will be as essential as reading and writing for the next generation.
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Boom raises $12.7M to scale agentic AI for property management

U.S.-based Boom, an AI-powered property management platform, has secured $12.7 million in funding led by Avenue Growth Partners. The round also saw participation from industry veterans including former Hilton CEO Ian Carter. Boom plans to expand its agentic AI capabilities to optimize property operations, automate leasing workflows, and improve tenant experiences.
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EU to double research funding for artificial intelligence

The European Commission announced plans to double AI research funding, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to scientific innovation and industrial competitiveness. The initiative will expand collaboration between academia and industry to accelerate AI breakthroughs while ensuring ethical and regulatory alignment
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Baselane raises $34.4M, launches AI automation for real estate investors

New York-based Baselane has raised $34.4 million in combined Series A and B funding to enhance its AI-driven automation tools for real estate investors. The platform streamlines rent collection, accounting, and portfolio insights—empowering property owners to manage finances more efficiently through data and AI.
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📢 AI Funding & Market Momentum

From SoftBank’s multibillion-dollar robotics bet and EU’s doubled AI research commitment, to Baselane and Boom’s property-tech investments, and the gradual adoption of AI in Canadian classrooms, today’s edition reflects how AI is reshaping industries from automation to education. The convergence of funding, research, and real-world application continues to define this new phase of intelligent transformation.