ServiceNow, Nvidia expand partnership, launch new AI agent
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ServiceNow and Nvidia unveiled Apriel Nemotron 15B, a new AI reasoning model, and launched the AI Control Tower and Workflow Data Fabric to optimise enterprise AI use. Deepening ties with partners like AWS and Microsoft, they aim to drive real-time, AI-powered business transformation across industries.
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