Musk's Bold OpenAI Bid, Tesla's Supercomputer Unveiled, and Apple-Alibaba Join AI Forces

February 11, 2025 - Daily AI Brief

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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Promise Studios has announced the addition of generative AI artists and directors to its team, enhancing its creative capabilities. Meanwhile, Pinkfish AI has launched a new generative automation platform aimed at streamlining various business processes.

In other news, ByteDance and HKU have collaborated to develop the Goku Video Generation Model, a new tool for video content creation. Additionally, Apple and Alibaba are working together on AI initiatives in China, marking a significant partnership in the tech industry.

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Promise Studios Adds Gen AI Artists and Directors
Promise Studios has announced the addition of several Gen AI artists and directors from around the world to enhance storytelling through AI-enabled creativity. Read more
Pinkfish AI Launches Generative Automation Platform
Pinkfish AI has introduced its Generative Automation platform, allowing enterprises to automate processes using natural language. The launch is backed by a $7.6 million funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners. Read more
ByteDance and HKU Develop Goku Video Generation Model
The Goku model, created by ByteDance and the University of Hong Kong, is a new video generation model that produces high-quality videos from text prompts, excelling in text-to-video generation benchmarks. Read more
Apple and Alibaba Collaborate on AI in China
Apple has teamed up with Alibaba to create AI features for its devices in China, seeking approval from the country's cyberspace regulator. This partnership aims to address declining iPhone sales amid rising local competition. Read more
Perplexity AI's Super Bowl Contest Increases App Downloads
Perplexity AI saw a 50% increase in mobile app downloads during the Super Bowl by hosting a contest via an X post. The contest encouraged users to engage with the app for a chance to win $1 million, boosting its App Store rankings. Read more
Musk Consortium Bids $97.4B for OpenAI
A consortium led by Elon Musk has offered $97.4 billion to acquire control of OpenAI, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The bid follows tensions between Musk and OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. Read more
Google CEO Calls for Global AI Regulation
At the Paris AI Action Summit, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed the importance of global AI regulations to manage risks while fostering innovation. This comes as EU lawmakers reconsider their regulatory strategies. Read more
Salesforce Invests $500 Million in AI in Saudi Arabia
Salesforce has announced a $500 million investment in Saudi Arabia to boost AI innovation and workforce development. The initiative includes the introduction of Hyperforce and aims to upskill 30,000 Saudi citizens, with a focus on women's workforce participation. Read more
Positron Secures $23.5M for AI Chip Development
Positron has raised $23.5 million to advance its energy-efficient AI chips, with backing from Flume Ventures and Valor Equity Partners. The chips are designed and manufactured in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's hardware. Read more
UK Startup Humanoid Unveils HMND 01 Robot
The UK-based startup Humanoid has introduced the HMND 01, a humanoid robot designed to improve workplace efficiency in industries such as retail and logistics. Read more
Secqai Introduces Quantum Large Language Model
Secqai, a UK-based company, has unveiled the world's first Quantum Large Language Model, combining quantum computing with AI to enhance efficiency in sectors like finance and healthcare. Read more

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