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| State of AI. Utility AI readiness. AV's comeback.     View in browser August 2, 2025 Hi there,   Here are this week's top research briefs. ICYMI    State of AI Q2’25 Report Record M&A activity. Sky-high revenue multiples. AI agents’ continued rise. We break down the trends reshaping the AI landscape using CB Insights data. 100 real-world applications of genAI across financial services and insurance We use CB Insights data to uncover and categorize 100 real-world genAI applications across financial services and insurance, as well as provide key takeaways on adoption. Autonomous vehicle revival is fueling demand for training and simulation solutions — here are the companies gaining momentum Applied Intuition’s $600M fundraising signals surging demand for autonomous vehicle simulation and training solutions. We mined CB Insights data to see which players are on the rise. State of Digital Health Q2’25 Report Digital health deal activity hit a 5-year low in Q2'25. Yet, billion-dollar IPOs returned, and AI captured a record funding share. We break down the quarter’s biggest deals and trends, using CB Insights data. Customer-Exclusive Research   Utility AI readiness: How the largest companies by market cap stack up Our data-driven analysis reveals which major utility companies are most prepared for the rise of AI based on key AI readiness metrics, from technical partnerships to organizational culture. Enterprise AI agents & copilots: Our growth projections for the $5B+ market With valuations, funding rounds, and revenue moving at breakneck speeds, sizing up the market for enterprise AI agents & copilots can be challenging. Mining CB insights data reveals a market worth billions — and one poised for exponential growth. Automotive AI readiness: Xiaomi, Tesla, and Toyota lead the transformation We analyze the AI strategies of the 20 largest global automakers by market cap to identify who is winning the race for AI-powered vehicles and factories. Have a great weekend.   I love you.     Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. Want to learn more about insurtech's latest investment trends and AI developments? Register for our midyear briefing on insurtech with Gallagher Re here.  Get started with CB Insights Start your free trial CB Insights' emerging technology insights platform provides all the analysis and data from this newsletter. Our data is the easiest way to discover and respond to emerging tech.  Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here Copyright © 2025 CB Insights, All rights reserved. 498 7th Avenue, NY, CB Insights, New York,10018 About Us \| Update Preferences \| Research \| Newsletter |
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