Cohere's Command A, Google AI Policy Proposals, and UiPath's Strategic Acquisition - Daily AI Brief #131

March 14, 2025 - Daily AI Brief

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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Cohere has launched Command A for enterprises, aiming to enhance AI capabilities in business settings. Meanwhile, SoftBank and OpenAI are collaborating to build an AI data center in Osaka, marking a significant development in AI infrastructure.

Google has proposed changes to AI copyright and export rules, potentially impacting how AI technologies are managed globally. Additionally, Alibaba has upgraded its AI assistant Quark to serve 200 million users, reflecting its commitment to improving user experience.

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Cohere Launches Command A for Enterprises
Cohere has introduced Command A, a generative AI model aimed at enterprises, offering enhanced performance and efficiency with reduced hardware costs. Read more
SoftBank and OpenAI to Build AI Data Centre in Osaka
SoftBank plans to convert a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Osaka into a data centre for AI agents developed with OpenAI. The facility, expected to start operations in 2026, will have a power capacity of 150 megawatts and aims to commercialize OpenAI's AI agent model in Japan. Read more
Google Proposes Changes to AI Copyright and Export Rules
Google has put forward a policy proposal suggesting the relaxation of copyright restrictions and a balance in export controls, in light of the U.S. government's AI Action Plan. The proposal highlights the need for fair use in AI training and criticizes current export regulations for limiting competitiveness. Read more
Alibaba Upgrades AI Assistant Quark for 200 Million Users
Alibaba has launched an upgraded version of its Quark application, enhancing its AI capabilities for over 200 million users in China. The new version aims to transform the search experience with advanced features like AI chat and task execution. Read more
OpenAI Recommends U.S. AI Action Plan Enhancements
OpenAI has submitted recommendations to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for the U.S. AI Action Plan, focusing on national security, innovation, export controls, copyright, infrastructure, and government AI adoption to bolster U.S. AI leadership. Read more
OpenAI Urges U.S. to Ease AI Training Regulations
OpenAI has proposed that the U.S. government relax regulations on AI training with copyrighted material. This suggestion is part of a broader AI Action Plan aimed at maintaining U.S. leadership in AI technology. Read more
Ai2 Releases OLMo 2 32B Model
Ai2 has launched OLMo 2 32B, a fully open model that outperforms GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4o mini on academic benchmarks. It is trained on 6 trillion tokens and optimized for efficiency. Read more

Other news

OptimHire has raised $5 million to enhance its AI hiring platform, while ServiceNow introduces AI innovations in its Yokohama release. UiPath acquires Peak.ai to boost AI services, and Flock Safety secures $275 million for expansion. Patronus AI unveils a new tool for image evaluation, and Accenture invests in OPAQUE for confidential AI. BigBear.ai supports Talisman Sabre 2025 with its AI system, and OpenOcean raises €100 million for AI startups.

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