Weekly DaaS Roundup for May 1

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World of DaaS
May 01, 2025

NEWS, READS AND MORE

The UAE is launching an AI-powered system to help draft and revise legislation, aiming to speed up lawmaking by 70% while maintaining human oversight to manage potential risks.

IBM launched ATOM, an AI system that automates cybersecurity tasks like threat detection and response to boost speed and efficiency in security operations.

The U.S. intelligence community is centralizing its open-source intelligence efforts to improve coordination and use AI for faster analysis of public data.

Acceldata has introduced an adaptive AI-powered anomaly detection feature designed to improve data reliability and quality by identifying issues in real time across modern data systems.

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Brian O'Kelley is the co-founder and former CEO of AppNexus, which built core infrastructure for programmatic advertising and was acquired by AT&T for $1.6 billion in 2018. He's now the co-founder and CEO of Scope3, a company working to reduce the carbon footprint in digital advertising.

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

  • The zero-sum game of auction paradigms

  • AI tools revolutionizing software development

  • Building personal brands in tech

  • Climate tech's shifting business case

M&A AND FUNDING

Persona Raises $200M at $2B Valuation to Build Verified Identity Layer for AI

Persona has secured $200 million in Series C funding, reaching a $2 billion valuation, to develop a comprehensive identity verification infrastructure aimed at supporting responsible AI deployment and enhancing user trust in digital interactions.

Supio Secures $60M Series B to Accelerate Legal AI Adoption in Plaintiff Law

Supio, an AI platform tailored for personal injury and mass tort law firms, has raised $60 million in Series B funding led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Mayfield and Thomson Reuters Ventures, to expand its AI-driven solutions and leadership team.

Nova Infrastructure Acquires Majority Stake in DartPoints

Nova Infrastructure has acquired a majority stake in DartPoints, a U.S.-based edge colocation data center provider. This investment aims to accelerate DartPoints' growth and expand its infrastructure, with Astra Capital Management retaining a minority interest.

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