Cohere AI Updates: April 11, 2026

1. Cohere and Aleph Alpha in Advanced Merger Talks, Backed by Berlin

Cohere. Canadian AI firm Cohere and German competitor Aleph Alpha are in advanced merger discussions that began early 2026, according to Handelsblatt. The combined entity would maintain dual headquarters in Canada and Germany. The German government supports the deal and plans to become a key customer of the merged company, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger calling a potential combination “a very strong signal” for transatlantic AI cooperation. Source