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Meta releases WhatsApp Business MCP server for AI-managed setup: Meta has released a new WhatsApp Business Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This tool allows developers to use AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to manage setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

Software • TechCrunch AI

Perplexity deploys GPT-6 Astra to manage production systems: Perplexity has deployed GPT-6 Astra to write communications, modify software, and monitor production systems. The company reports checking in on the AI's work much less frequently compared to its use of earlier models.

GPT-6 Astra • OpenAI Blog

Perry Weather • Series C

Perry Weather raises $110 million in Series C funding led by Silversmith: Dallas-based weather monitoring software provider Perry Weather has raised a $110 million Series C funding round led by Silversmith Capital Partners. This latest investment brings the company's total funding to approximately $131 million.

GPT-6 Astra

GPT-6 Astra Just Made AI Software Factories Real (Here's How to Run One)