Meta's $600B AI Expansion, OpenAI's India Focus, and Microsoft's New Security Threat - Daily AI Brief #327
November 10, 2025 -
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Meta Platforms is set to invest $600 billion in AI data centers, marking a significant expansion in their infrastructure capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI has appointed a new head for its India strategy, indicating a strategic focus on the region. Microsoft has unveiled a new security concern, the Whisper Leak Attack, which targets AI chat encryption.
CGI has secured a £250 million contract to provide IT services for HMRC, and Mimic Robotics has raised $16 million to advance AI in factory automation. Additionally, Oracle has secured an $18 billion loan for a new data center in New Mexico, and OpenAI is preparing to launch the GPT-5.1 series with new features.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Meta Platforms is set to invest $600 billion in AI data centers, marking a significant expansion in their infrastructure capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI has appointed a new head for its India strategy, indicating a strategic focus on the region. Microsoft has unveiled a new security concern, the Whisper Leak Attack, which targets AI chat encryption.
CGI has secured a £250 million contract to provide IT services for HMRC, and Mimic Robotics has raised $16 million to advance AI in factory automation. Additionally, Oracle has secured an $18 billion loan for a new data center in New Mexico, and OpenAI is preparing to launch the GPT-5.1 series with new features.
Meta Plans $600 Billion U.S. Investment in AI Centers
Meta Platforms has announced a $600 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure, focusing on AI data centers over the next three years. This initiative aims to bolster the company's AI capabilities and create jobs, enhancing America's tech leadership. Read more
OpenAI Appoints New Head for India Strategy
OpenAI has promoted Pragya Misra to lead its strategy and global affairs in India, focusing on expanding its market presence with new initiatives and products. Read more
Microsoft Unveils Whisper Leak Attack on AI Chat Encryption
Microsoft has announced a new side-channel attack called Whisper Leak, which can reveal conversation topics in encrypted AI chatbot communications. This vulnerability could allow attackers to identify sensitive topics despite encryption. Read more
CGI Wins £250 Million Contract for HMRC IT Services
CGI has been awarded a contract worth up to £250 million by HMRC to modernize its IT integration services over a five-year period. Read more
Mimic Robotics Raises $16 Million for AI in Factory Automation
Mimic Robotics, a Zurich-based company, has secured $16 million in seed funding to develop AI models for automating complex factory tasks. The funding round was led by Elaia with participation from Speedinvest. Read more
OpenAI to Offer AI Cloud Services and Compute Capacity
OpenAI is considering launching its own AI cloud services and selling compute capacity directly, potentially competing with major providers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the increasing demand and plans for infrastructure investment. Read more
Oracle Secures $18 Billion Loan for New Mexico Data Center
A group of approximately 20 banks is providing an $18 billion loan to support the construction of a data center campus associated with Oracle in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. This is part of the larger Stargate initiative aimed at building AI infrastructure across the U.S. Read more
OpenAI to Launch GPT-5.1 Series with New Features
OpenAI is preparing to release the GPT-5.1 family, which includes three versions: GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro. These versions will be available for a monthly subscription of $200, featuring enhanced performance and reasoning capabilities. Read more
Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' Made Without AI
Vince Gilligan, known for 'Breaking Bad', highlights that his new show 'Pluribus' was created entirely by humans. The show, starring Rhea Seehorn, includes a disclaimer in the credits to emphasize the absence of AI in its production. Read more
European Commission Proposes GDPR Changes for AI
The European Commission plans to introduce a 'digital omnibus' package with amendments to the GDPR to facilitate AI development, raising privacy concerns. Read more
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