Larry Page's Dynatomics & ChatGPT Doubles User Base - Daily AI Brief #125
March 07, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. ChatGPT has seen its user base double to 400 million, marking a significant milestone in its growth. Meanwhile, Larry Page has launched a new AI startup named Dynatomics, aiming to make waves in the industry. DuckDuckGo has introduced Duck.ai, a new chat interface designed to enhance user interaction.
In other developments, Microsoft has invested $290 million in South Africa, focusing on AI advancements. OpenAI and Oracle are collaborating to deploy 64,000 Nvidia GPUs in Texas, boosting computational capabilities. Additionally, Bolt Graphics has launched the Zeus GPU for high-performance computing.
Top stories
ChatGPT User Base Doubles to 400 Million
OpenAI's ChatGPT has reached 400 million weekly active users, doubling its user base in less than six months. This growth is attributed to new model releases and features. Read more
Larry Page Launches AI Startup Dynatomics
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, is reportedly starting a new AI venture named Dynatomics to enhance product manufacturing through artificial intelligence. Read more
DuckDuckGo Launches Duck.ai Chat Interface
DuckDuckGo has launched its AI chat interface, Duck.ai, allowing interaction with generative AI models from companies like OpenAI and Meta. The service offers AI-generated answers to search queries while maintaining user privacy. Read more
Microsoft's $290 Million Investment in South Africa
Microsoft is set to invest $290 million in South Africa over the next two years to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure, aiming to support the country's competitive AI economy and train 50,000 young South Africans in digital skills. Read more
OpenAI and Oracle to Deploy 64,000 Nvidia GPUs in Texas
OpenAI and Oracle are set to deploy 64,000 Nvidia GB200 GPUs at the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas by 2026, with 16,000 expected by summer 2024. This is part of a $500 billion joint venture to establish large data centers across the US. Read more
Bolt Graphics Launches Zeus GPU for High Performance
Bolt Graphics has unveiled Zeus, a new GPU aimed at enhancing performance in rendering, HPC, and gaming. The GPU promises up to 10x faster rendering and 300x faster electromagnetic wave simulations compared to older models. Read more
TU Delft Centre Becomes WHO Collaborating Centre on AI in Healthcare
The Digital Ethics Centre at TU Delft has been accredited as a WHO Collaborating Centre, focusing on ethical AI governance in healthcare. This partnership will guide the World Health Organization on responsible AI integration in medical practices. Read more
Anthropic Submits AI Policy Recommendations to White House
Anthropic has provided the US White House with recommendations for a national AI policy. The suggestions include maintaining the AI Safety Institute, conducting national security evaluations for AI models, and implementing stricter export controls on AI chips to China. Read more
Shield AI Secures $240 Million for Hivemind Expansion
Shield AI has raised $240 million, boosting its valuation to $5.3 billion, to expand Hivemind Enterprise, a platform for developing AI-powered autonomy in machines. Read more
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