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UnifyApps Secures $50 Million to Solve Enterprise GenAI Integration Challenges

Enterprise GenAI adoption faces significant hurdles with reports suggesting most pilot programs fail to deliver value. UnifyApps announces $50 million funding to develop horizontal AI integration platforms that connect disparate enterprise systems and data sources.

The Enterprise GenAI Conundrum

Large enterprises investing substantial resources in generative artificial intelligence are facing mounting frustration, according to industry analysis. A landmark MIT report indicates that approximately 95% of GenAI pilot schemes fail to demonstrate measurable value, raising questions about whether the technology can deliver on its promises for business applications.

by Natalie Brooks
Energy PolicyHigher Education

Why U.S. Colleges Are Rejecting Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Academic Freedom vs. Federal Control

When the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” was released in October 2025, federal officials called it a voluntary partnership to restore merit and accountability. But university presidents, alumni organizers, and civil rights advocates see it as a dangerous power grab that could undermine academic freedom and institutional independence nationwide.

When the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” was released on October 1, 2025, federal officials described it as a voluntary partnership designed to restore accountability, merit, and transparency to American higher education. However, the academic community’s response has been anything but welcoming, with leading institutions and alumni networks mobilizing against what they perceive as federal overreach threatening core academic values.

The Core Conflict: Voluntary Partnership or Coercive Control?

by Natalie Brooks