IBM Acquires Seek AI, Launches watsonx AI Labs in NYC; AMD Acquires Brium to Challenge Nvidia with Quantum-Safe AI Mainframe

IBM has acquired Seek AI, a data analysis startup, and launched an AI accelerator in New York City aimed at fostering innovation and supporting AI startups. The new initiative, branded under watsonx AI Labs, is designed to serve AI builders, startups, and enterprises by providing resources and expertise to accelerate AI development. Concurrently, AMD has acquired Brium, a company specializing in compiler technology and AI expertise, to enhance its open AI software ecosystem. This move positions AMD to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI hardware by integrating Brium’s technology into its offerings. Additionally, IBM has embedded quantum safety features into a specialized AI mainframe, reflecting its focus on advancing AI security and performance.