Cisco has invested in World Labs, the spatial-intelligence startup founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, underscoring a major shift in AI: from language-based models to systems that understand and operate within 3D environments. World Labs’ Large World Models aim to move AI from “understanding words to understanding worlds.” As spatial and multimodal intelligence emerges, it may define AI’s next decade far more than text-only LLMs.

Arta has expanded its Arta AI platform, bringing its “AI Sidekick” to wealth managers and banks like Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank. Purpose-built for finance, Arta AI gives each advisor a dedicated digital co-pilot that connects portfolios, research, and market data. The launch highlights a shift toward task-specific AI helpers — “micro-agents” designed to augment human expertise, offering precision and compliance where generic chatbots fall short.

Infosys has launched Topaz Fabric, a composable stack of AI agents and services designed to unify enterprise IT operations while keeping humans in the loop. The platform reflects a growing shift toward human-guided automation — blending AI efficiency with oversight and accountability. With over 50 specialized agents and modular integration across major platforms, Infosys is betting that controllable, auditable AI will define the next phase of enterprise adoption.