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IBM has announced several key initiatives to bolster its AI capabilities, including the launch of watsonx AI Labs in New York City and the acquisition of Seek AI. The watsonx AI Labs is designed as a developer-first innovation hub to accelerate AI adoption and development at scale. This new lab, located in Manhattan at IBM’s offices at One Madison, will connect IBM's enterprise resources with the next generation of AI developers to co-create AI solutions. The lab will unite IBM researchers and engineers with startups, scale-ups, and large enterprises to unlock real-world value from their AI investments, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing agentic AI tools.

IBM's commitment to the AI ecosystem extends to nurturing talent and supporting the vibrant tech community in New York City. The city, recognized as a global AI hub, boasts over 2,000 AI startups and has seen its AI workforce grow significantly. IBM’s investment in the watsonx AI Labs underscores its dedication to responsible and cutting-edge AI development. Ritika Gunnar, General Manager, Data & AI, IBM, emphasized that the lab will provide AI developers with access to world-class engineers and resources, enabling them to build new businesses and applications that will reshape AI for the enterprise.

To further enhance its AI capabilities, IBM has acquired Seek AI, a New York City-based startup specializing in natural language AI for enterprise data inquiries. Seek AI's technology, which translates natural language questions into database queries, will be integrated into watsonx AI Labs. This acquisition will empower businesses to leverage agentic AI to extract value from their data. Seek AI’s team will relocate to One Madison, joining IBM's new Manhattan offices, and will contribute its expertise to expanding the platform and implementing solutions for IBM clients. The acquisition will further accelerate IBM’s efforts to improve AI trust and security through responsible AI governance.

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References :

• aithority.com: IBM today announced watsonx AI Labs, a new, developer-first innovation hub in New York City, designed to supercharge AI builders and accelerate AI adoption at scale.
• Dataconomy: IBM announced Monday its acquisition of Seek AI, a natural language AI platform for enterprise data inquiries, for an undisclosed amount.
• The Register - Software: IBM on Monday unveiled watsonx AI Labs, a New York City hub where startups, researchers, and IBM engineers are expected to co-create agentic AI tools for enterprise use.…
• IBM - Announcements: New AI initiative will co-create gen AI solutions with IBM clients, nurture NYC talent, advance enterprise AI implementations

Classification:

• HashTags: #Watsonx #AILabs #AgenticAI
• Company: IBM
• Target: AI Builders and Enterprises
• Product: Watsonx
• Feature: AI Development Hub
• Type: AI
• Severity: Informative