Sympera AI's $10M Funding, ARC-AGI-2 Test, and OpenAI's Voice Assistant - Daily AI Brief #139
March 25, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Sympera AI has secured $10 million to enhance banking services for small and medium-sized businesses. The Arc Prize Foundation has launched the ARC-AGI-2 test for artificial intelligence. OpenAI has updated its AI voice assistant and restructured its leadership roles.
Microsoft has introduced new security AI agents, while n8n has secured $60 million for AI workflow automation. In other news, Cortea has raised €3.1 million to improve AI auditing, and World Network and Visa are discussing stablecoin integration.
Top stories
Sympera AI Secures $10 Million to Enhance Banking with AI
On March 25, 2025, Sympera AI announced it has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop AI agents for relationship banking, targeting a $150 billion opportunity in SMB banking. Read more
Arc Prize Foundation Launches ARC-AGI-2 Test for AI Models
The Arc Prize Foundation has introduced the ARC-AGI-2 test to evaluate AI models' general intelligence, with current leading models scoring between 1% and 1.3%. Read more
OpenAI Updates AI Voice Assistant
On March 24, 2025, OpenAI announced updates to its Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, enhancing user experience by reducing interruptions during conversations. Read more
OpenAI Expands COO Role as CEO Focuses on Research
OpenAI has expanded COO Brad Lightcap's responsibilities to include overseeing business operations, allowing CEO Sam Altman to focus on research and product development. This restructuring aims to strengthen OpenAI's position in the AI industry. Read more
Microsoft Launches New Security AI Agents
On March 24, 2025, Microsoft introduced new AI agents in its Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance cybersecurity against threats such as phishing. These agents aim to automate security tasks, allowing human defenders to tackle more complex issues. Read more
n8n Secures $60M for AI Workflow Automation
Berlin-based startup n8n has raised $60 million to enhance its AI-friendly workflow automation platform, aiming to expand into new markets like the U.S. Read more
Other news
Cortea has raised €3.1 million to enhance AI auditing, while World Network and Visa are discussing stablecoin integration. Malaysian banks blocked RM399 million in fraud attempts using AI, and the Japanese Government plans AI-friendly legislation. Cassava Technologies will launch an AI Factory in Africa, and Solidigm unveiled a liquid-cooled SSD for AI data centers. alt Inc. and Highreso Co. Ltd. launched a GPU cloud in Japan, and Magic Software Japan partnered with Visnu for edge AI integration.
- Zuken Partners with IBM for 3D IC Packaging and AI Acceleration
- Cortea Raises €3.1M to Enhance AI Auditing
- Ant Group Enhances AI Healthcare Solutions in China
- Magic Software Japan Partners with Visnu for Edge AI Integration
- Siemens Introduces AI-Powered Maintenance Solution
- Treasure Global Inc. Launches AI Cloud in Malaysia
- FacePhi Launches AI Platform for Money Mule Detection
- FERASET Raises $4.5 Million Seed Funding
- ChannelSight Launches AI Platform for eCommerce Insights
- OP Appoints Vijay Chemuturi as CTO
- 9fin Acquires Bond Radar to Expand Debt Market Coverage
- Tractian and Oracle Partner for AI in Manufacturing
- Arcade Expands AI Platform to Home Goods with New Feature
- POET Technologies Ships Optical Engine Samples for AI
- NATO Innovation Fund Invests in Camgraphic
- Aura Raises $140 Million in Series G Funding
- Oracle Named Leader in AI Retail Planning by IDC MarketScape
- PhaseV to Present AI/ML Clinical Trial Tools at CMO Summit
- NatureAlpha Launches Geoverse 2.0 AI Platform
- WOCNCB Partners with PSI Services for AI-Powered Testing
- World Network and Visa Discuss Stablecoin Integration
- Malaysian Banks Block RM399 Million in Fraud Attempts
- Western Union Partners with HCLTech for AI Platform Transition
- Kasm Technologies Launches AI Workspaces on Oracle Cloud
- Relativity Launches aiR for Review at Legalweek 2025
- Reed Hastings Donates $50 Million to Bowdoin College for AI Initiative
- Dropzone AI Announces 10X ARR Growth and New Features
- FuriosaAI Declines $800 Million Offer from Meta
- Cassava Technologies to Launch AI Factory with Nvidia in Africa
- Solidigm Unveils Liquid-Cooled SSD for AI Data Centers
- alt Inc. and Highreso Co. Ltd. Launch GPU Cloud in Japan
- AIRA Matrix and Gestalt Partner for AI Quality Control in Diagnostics
- Global Mofy AI Launches Gauss AI Lab
- Endless Partners with University of Surrey for Web3 and AI
- Japanese Government Proposes AI-Friendly Legislation
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