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IMF: AI Boom Drives S. Korea's Record Growth Forecast

The IMF has upgraded South Korea's growth outlook more than any other major economy, citing a massive surge in AI adoption. Meanwhile, retail giant Wayfair is embedding AI deeply into its operations to power its future strategy.

• IMF Raises S. Korea Growth Most Among Major Economies on AI Boom
• How Wayfair Has Built AI Into Its Future

JPMorgan & Westpac Lead Shift to Efficient, On-Prem AI

Major financial institutions are optimizing their AI strategies, with JPMorgan selecting SambaNova for on-premise inference and Westpac guiding staff toward cost-effective model usage. Early-stage investors confirm the industry focus has shifted from raw speed to operational efficiency.

• JPMorgan Chase picks SambaNova for on-prem AI inference
• AI Costs Lead Westpac to Prod Staff Toward 'Sensible' Model Use
• Early-Stage VC Founder: AI Race Is Now About Efficiency

New AI Models Power Next-Gen App Development

The latest generation of AI models, including Grok 4.5 and GPT-5.5, is enabling developers to build complex applications faster than ever before. These breakthroughs highlight the rapid evolution of AI capabilities in creating functional software.

• We made Grok 4.5, GPT-5.5, and Claude build the same apps