xAI's New API, Nvidia's Gretel Acquisition, and OpenAI's o1-pro Model - Daily AI Brief #136
March 20, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. xAI has launched a new Image Generation API, introducing a model designed to enhance image creation capabilities. Meanwhile, Nvidia has acquired the synthetic data startup Gretel, expanding its portfolio in data generation technologies.
In other developments, Hugging Face has released the HuggingSnap iOS app, and OpenAI has introduced the o1-pro AI model. Additionally, a privacy complaint has been filed against OpenAI in Norway by Noyb.
Top stories
Nvidia Acquires Synthetic Data Startup Gretel
Nvidia has reportedly acquired Gretel, a startup known for generating synthetic AI training data, for a price exceeding its last valuation of $320 million. The acquisition aims to integrate Gretel's technology into Nvidia's generative AI services. Read more
xAI Launches Image Generation API with New Model
xAI has introduced an image generation API using the 'grok-2-image-1212' model, allowing up to 10 images per request. The service is priced at $0.07 per image and is part of xAI's revenue strategy amid a $10 billion funding pursuit. Read more
Hugging Face Launches HuggingSnap iOS App
Hugging Face has introduced HuggingSnap, an iOS app that uses AI to describe objects and scenes in real-time, operating locally on the device without cloud data transfer. Read more
OpenAI Introduces o1-pro AI Model
OpenAI has launched o1-pro, a new version of its AI model, priced at $150 per million input tokens and $600 per million output tokens, available to select developers. Read more
Noyb Files Privacy Complaint Against OpenAI in Norway
The privacy rights group Noyb has lodged a complaint with the Norwegian data protection authority against OpenAI, concerning ChatGPT's generation of false information about a user. Read more
Other news
OpenAI's Noam Brown discusses AI reasoning models and the importance of academic collaboration. Raj Aggarwal leaves AWS to start a new venture. Dataminr raises $85 million for expansion. Tera AI secures $7.8 million for robot navigation software. AI leaders debate AGI feasibility. ClearGrid receives $10 million for AI in debt collection. SoftBank to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion. Elon Musk's X users rely on Grok for fact-checking, raising misinformation concerns. California AI Policy Group recommends proactive safety laws. OpenAI's Stargate AI base to use 400,000 Nvidia chips.
- OpenAI's Noam Brown on AI Reasoning Models and Academic Collaboration
- Raj Aggarwal Departs AWS to Start New Venture
- Dataminr Secures $85 Million for Growth and Expansion
- Tera AI Raises $7.8M for Robot Navigation Software
- AI Leaders Debate AGI Feasibility
- ClearGrid Secures $10 Million for AI in Debt Collection
- SoftBank to Acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 Billion
- X Users Rely on Grok for Fact-Checking, Raising Concerns
- California AI Policy Group Recommends Proactive Safety Laws
- OpenAI's Stargate AI Base to Use Nvidia Chips
- Capgemini and NVIDIA Launch Customized AI Solutions
- Weights & Biases and NVIDIA Collaborate on AI Enhancements
- NVIDIA, Alphabet, and Google Partner on AI Advancements
- Nvidia CEO Highlights Need for More Computing Power in AI
- Texas Instruments Introduces New Power Management Chips
- NVIDIA Unveils RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU
- NVIDIA Partners with T-Mobile and Others for AI-Driven 6G Networks
- LEM Surgical Develops Humanoid Surgical Robotics with NVIDIA
- Yum! Brands and Nvidia Collaborate on AI for Restaurants
- Ciena Survey Shows Rising AI-Driven DCI Bandwidth Demand
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