Weekly DaaS Roundup for June 26

DaaS Never Sleeps

June 26, 2025

NEWS, READS AND MORE

The new open-source tool lets developers use Gemini 2.5 Pro directly from the command line. It supports code generation, file edits, and real-time search through natural language. This marks a major push to embed large language models into everyday developer tools.

X has settled its lawsuit against Bright Data, marking a key moment in the fight over public web data. While the terms remain confidential, Bright Data confirmed it will continue collecting public data from X - unchanged and uninterrupted - reinforcing its stance that public data should remain accessible.

A sharp rise in AI-generated résumés and cover letters has led to a 45% increase in job applications, creating what recruiters are calling an "application tsunami." As automated tools flood hiring systems with polished but impersonal submissions, companies are struggling to identify real candidates, raising new concerns about hiring quality, fairness, and the future of recruitment.

At Cannes Lions 2025, Nielsen’s Matt Devitt shared how AI and real-time analytics are reshaping media strategy. He emphasized the power of trusted data and competitive benchmarks to help advertisers optimize spend, improve targeting, and measure performance more effectively in a fast-moving digital landscape.

WORLD OF DAAS EVENT

Yesterday, World of DaaS leaders gathered to explore the evolving GTM landscape. The discussion touched on how AI and LLMs are reshaping discovery, the renewed importance of small SDR teams, the rise of intimate in-person events, and the critical need for stronger GTM operations to keep pace with modern demands. Recap here.

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🎧 THE LATEST WOD PODCAST 🎧

Rabbi David Wolpe is the emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, one of the largest synagogues in the United States. He is a bestselling author of eight books on faith and spirituality and has been named one of the most influential rabbis in America.

In this episode of World of DaaS, David and Auren discuss:

  • AI rabbis and digital therapy

  • Lab grown meat and kosher laws

  • Consciousness uploading and digital souls

  • Fertility rates and collective meaning

M&A AND FUNDING

Rubrik acquires Predibase to expand enterprise AI

Rubrik has acquired Predibase, an open-source platform for training and deploying custom AI models. The deal brings advanced model tuning and LLM orchestration into Rubrik’s data security platform. With integrations into tools like Amazon Bedrock and Azure OpenAI, Rubrik is positioning itself to power secure, production-ready AI across the enterprise.

LightBox Acquires UrbanFootprint to Expand Climate and Infrastructure Data Offering

LightBox has acquired UrbanFootprint, a provider of advanced climate, infrastructure, and demographic data. The acquisition combines UrbanFootprint’s ESG-focused analytics with LightBox’s location intelligence tools. Together, the platforms will deliver deeper insights for governments, utilities, and private sector organizations working on infrastructure planning and climate resilience.

SPINS Acquires Datasembly to Strengthen Real-Time CPG Pricing Intelligence

SPINS has acquired Datasembly, a company known for real-time, store-level pricing and promotion insights. By combining Datasembly’s localized pricing and assortment data with SPINS’ wellness-focused product intelligence, the deal creates a more comprehensive view of CPG market dynamics. Brands and retailers will gain sharper visibility into competitive pricing, promotional activity, and in-store trends.

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