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Oracle’s New AI-Powered MySQL: What It Means for Data Management

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Yves Mulkers
September 28, 2025

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AI is reshaping everything—databases, devices, policies, and even democracy.

From Oracle turbocharging MySQL, to Apple’s privacy-first AI strategy, to Congress drafting stricter rules—change is accelerating fast.
Add in Accenture’s $865M AI bet and massive new data centers, and the message is clear: the AI economy is scaling at full speed.

Scroll down to see what’s driving the next wave of innovation and regulation.

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🧲 Oracle Supercharges MySQL with AI

Oracle has unveiled MySQL AI for Enterprise Edition, bringing vector search, LLM integration, and in-database analytics to enterprise workloads. This upgrade enables organizations to run advanced AI-powered queries and analytics directly within their existing MySQL environments.

Enterprises can now unlock AI insights without leaving their core database stack.

🍏 Apple Doubles Down on Privacy-First AI

Apple outlined its 2025 AI strategy, focusing on privacy-first, on-device processing and major investments in AI-driven consumer tech. The company aims to set new standards for secure, user-centric AI experiences across its product ecosystem.

Apple’s approach signals a new era of private, personalized AI for consumers.

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🏛️ Congress Advances AI Regulation Framework

The US Congress has moved forward with a framework for AI regulation, prioritizing data governance and security as global competition with China intensifies. The framework aims to balance innovation with robust oversight and national security.

Expect stricter data rules and increased compliance demands for AI developers.

💼 Accenture Bets $865M on AI Reinvention

Accenture announced an $865 million AI-driven business reinvention, including workforce upskilling and strategic exits to accelerate AI adoption. The initiative is designed to reshape its operations and client offerings for the AI era.

Major consultancies are restructuring to lead in the AI-powered economy.

South Korea’s Naver Cloud launched HyperCLOVA X, a full-stack cloud AI platform, while SK Telecom expanded its AI infrastructure with AWS. These moves position Korean firms to compete with global AI giants.

Asia’s homegrown AI platforms are rapidly scaling to challenge US dominance.

🏢 White House Elevates AI to Critical Tech

The White House has designated AI as a critical technology, directing federal agencies to prioritize AI research and applied development. This policy shift aims to accelerate national AI capabilities and innovation.

Federal support for AI R&D is set to intensify across all sectors.

💸 Datavault AI Secures $150M for Expansion

Datavault AI landed a $150 million investment from Scilex to grow its AI and blockchain infrastructure. The funding will drive product development and expand its market reach in the rapidly evolving data economy.

Venture capital is fueling the next wave of AI-blockchain convergence.

🚀 Ozak AI Presale Surges Past $3.4M

Ozak AI’s presale has surpassed $3.4 million, positioning it as a leading AI-blockchain project with rapid predictive analytics. Analysts are forecasting explosive growth as the platform gains traction.

AI-blockchain startups are attracting record-breaking early-stage investment.

🗳️ DOJ Sues States Over Voter Data Access

The US Department of Justice has sued six states for allegedly blocking access to voter data, raising new concerns about privacy and data governance in election systems.

Data privacy battles are intensifying at the intersection of AI and democracy.

🛰️ Stargate AI Data Centers Expand Nationwide

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five new U.S. Stargate AI data center sites, accelerating their $500B cloud AI infrastructure initiative. This expansion aims to supercharge AI capabilities and support next-gen applications at scale.

Massive infrastructure investments are reshaping the future of AI deployment.

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