TSMC posts record quarterly profit on AI demand, but wary about tariffs

Heartflow, a healthcare technology company developing AI-powered diagnostics for coronary artery disease (CAD), has filed for a Nasdaq IPO led by J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Piper Sandler. Their platform creates personalized 3D heart models from CT scans to analyze blood flow and plaque composition, addressing limitations in traditional imaging. Despite having assessed over 400,000 patients and positioning their solution as the standard for non-invasive CAD diagnostics, the company's quarterly losses are widening. Heartflow has raised nearly $891 million across 12 funding rounds prior to this public offering.

Heartflow, an AI-powered medical imaging company specializing in coronary artery disease diagnostics, has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol HTFL. The company's platform uses advanced analysis of coronary CT scans to provide non-invasive assessments, boasting superior accuracy over traditional methods and adoption by clinicians treating over 400,000 patients worldwide. Backed by $98 million in recent funding from investors including Fidelity and Bain Capital, Heartflow's public offering signals a revival in the previously sluggish IPO market. Major financial institutions JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Piper Sandler are serving as underwriters for the offering.

Ukraine has launched "Test in Ukraine," allowing foreign arms manufacturers to test weapons and defense technologies on active battlefields. Led by the Ministry of Digital Transformation and integrated with the Brave1 defense cluster, the program focuses on drones, missiles, AI, electronic warfare, and propulsion systems. Companies can participate directly in tests or transfer products to Ukrainian teams for evaluation. The initiative provides manufacturers with real-time performance data and improvement recommendations while potentially enabling joint production opportunities. This effort connects to broader European defense integration through the BraveTechEU partnership, which will provide up to €100 million for defense innovation projects.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent, a new feature that autonomously handles complex tasks from start to finish using agentic skills and a virtual computer. The system combines web navigation, research capabilities, and conversational intelligence to complete assignments ranging from calendar analysis to online purchases. Available to Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers, it maintains user control by requesting permissions for significant actions. This launch reinforces OpenAI's position in the competitive AI landscape against rivals like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, with promises of regular updates to expand capabilities for both professional and personal use.