19th May 2026 Cyber Update: Exchange Zero-Day Puts On-Prem Mail Servers Back in the Spotlight
Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-42897, putting exposed on-prem Exchange and Outlook Web Access environments back under pressure.
New York-based AI One has raised $11M to scale its Enterprise Context Management platform, helping AI agents understand complex business environments without costly data migrations. The funding will fuel Fortune 500 expansion across finance, healthcare, and energy.
Berlin-based Peec AI has raised a $21M Series A to scale its marketing platform for the AI search era. As consumers shift from Google to ChatGPT, Peec helps brands analyse and improve their visibility in AI-generated answers, pioneering the new field of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO).
Deeto has raised $12.5M to scale its AI-powered platform that turns customer stories into targeted proof across sales and marketing channels. As traditional tactics lose impact, Deeto helps teams earn trust earlier, influence decisions, and speed up the sales cycle.
Cortical Labs has launched the CL1, the first commercial biological computer powered by living neurons. Designed for personalised medicine, robotics, and energy-efficient AI, this neuron-based system promises faster learning, reduced data loads, and ethical testing alternatives.
Harrison.ai is redefining diagnostic healthcare through AI. From improving radiology accuracy by 45% to launching groundbreaking pathology tools, their solutions are scaling global access and driving earlier, faster, and more accurate diagnoses across 15+ countries.
Axelera AI is redefining edge computing with affordable, high-performance AI chips. From retail loss prevention to robotics, its Metis platform delivers real-time inference at low cost and energy. With major EU backing, Axelera is accelerating Europe’s push for AI hardware sovereignty.
Instagram has launched an AI-driven age verification tool in Australia ahead of the December 10 ban on under-16s using social media. The move aims to boost child safety but raises major privacy concerns, with experts warning of risks tied to surveillance, data misuse and unreliable accuracy.
AI is no sideshow in markets. It sits on the trading desk and eyes the corner office. Funds and banks are hiring engineers, building agents, and shrinking research cycles. From BlackRock’s Asimov to TikTok traders, money meets code. Next comes AI to AI trading at machine speed. Shift is real.
Singulr AI has launched its unified control plane to tackle enterprise AI governance chaos, securing $10M from Nexus and Dell Technologies Capital while addressing the shadow AI crisis plaguing 75% of enterprise employees.
Confident Security emerges with $4.2M funding and CONFSEC technology that guarantees provably private AI interactions for enterprises, addressing the critical barrier preventing AI adoption in healthcare, finance, government, and legal sectors.
Parspec has secured $20 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered platform that automates quoting, submittals, and product selection for construction distributors. Already adopted by industry giants, Parspec is transforming one of the sector’s most outdated workflows.
Campfire has raised $35 million to disrupt traditional ERP systems with its AI-first platform. Promising smarter automation, real-time insights, and easier integrations, the startup aims to replace outdated enterprise tools and redefine how businesses manage operations.
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