<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Recent developments in the AI industry saw Meta acquiring a stake in Scale AI.Google and LangChain launched Gemini 2.5 researcher to boost AI-driven research.OpenAI responds to competitive pressure, while startups secure funding for robotics.Language model advancements, AI tool launches, and impactful AI projects showed industry progress.Debates on industry dynamics, data access challenges, and AI advancements shape the tech scene.