Anthropic CEO's Espionage Warning, ICBC's $11B AI Fund, and Perplexity's MCP Launch - Daily AI Brief #130

March 13, 2025 - Daily AI Brief

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Varo Bank is set to implement AI technology to enhance its profitability. Meanwhile, OpenAI's Kevin Weil discusses the future of ChatGPT as an agentic AI. Perplexity has launched its MCP with real-time web search capabilities, and Google DeepMind introduces the Gemini Robotics AI Models.

In other developments, Snapchat has rolled out AI video lenses for its subscribers, and the Anthropic CEO has issued a warning regarding Chinese espionage on AI secrets. Additionally, Google has unveiled the Gemma 3 AI Model, and ICBC has launched an $11 billion fund aimed at AI and tech startups.

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Varo Bank to Use AI for Profitability
Varo Bank, under new CEO Gavin Michael, plans to integrate AI and machine learning to improve profitability, focusing on underwriting, fraud prevention, and personalized customer experiences. Read more
OpenAI's Kevin Weil on ChatGPT's Future as Agentic AI
At the Human[X] conference, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil discussed plans for ChatGPT to evolve into performing real-world tasks by 2025, highlighting the rapid pace of AI innovation. Read more
Perplexity Launches MCP with Real-Time Web Search
Perplexity has introduced its Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants such as Claude to perform real-time web searches for precise insights. The MCP server supports Sonar, providing users with on-demand access to current information. Read more
Meta Sued in France Over AI Training
Meta is being sued in France by several publishing and authors' unions for allegedly using their protected content to train its AI models without permission. This marks the first legal action of its kind against an AI company in France, with similar cases also occurring in the U.S. Read more
Google DeepMind Introduces Gemini Robotics AI Models
Google DeepMind has launched two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, designed to improve robotic capabilities by integrating vision, language, and actions for real-world tasks. Read more
Snapchat Introduces AI Video Lenses for Subscribers
Snapchat has launched its first AI Video Lenses, utilizing its proprietary generative video model, exclusively for Snapchat Platinum subscribers. The initial offerings include 'Raccoon,' 'Fox,' and 'Spring Flowers,' with more to be added weekly. Read more
Anthropic CEO Warns of Chinese Espionage on AI Secrets
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has raised concerns about potential espionage from China targeting valuable AI algorithms. He called for enhanced security measures to protect these secrets. Read more
Browser Use Tool Gains Popularity After Manus Launch
The AI tool Browser Use, developed by the Chinese startup Butterfly Effect, has experienced a significant increase in daily downloads following the success of the Manus platform. The tool is designed to improve website accessibility for AI applications. Read more
Coco Robotics and OpenAI Partner for AI Research
Coco Robotics and OpenAI have announced a research collaboration to advance AI and robotics, focusing on automating tasks in urban environments. Read more
Google Introduces Gemma 3 AI Model
Google has launched Gemma 3, a new set of lightweight AI models based on Gemini 2.0, supporting over 140 languages and featuring advanced reasoning capabilities. Read more
ICBC Launches $11 Billion Fund for AI and Tech Startups
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has introduced an 80 billion yuan fund to support technology and innovation, aligning with the Chinese government's larger initiative to boost tech startups in sectors like semiconductors and renewable energy. Read more

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