Alibaba Cloud's Qwen2.5-Omni-7B, Nvidia Eyes Lepton AI, and OpenAI's Copyright Challenge - Daily AI Brief #141

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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Alibaba Cloud has introduced the Qwen2.5-Omni-7B AI Model, enhancing its AI capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces copyright concerns with its new AI image generator. In acquisition news, Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to acquire Lepton AI.

Additionally, leaked data has revealed details about a Chinese AI censorship system. OpenAI has adopted Anthropic's data connection standard and delayed the ChatGPT image feature for free users. Amazon's Alexa Fund has made investments in AI startups, and GetReal has secured $17.5 million for its deepfake detection platform.

Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence criticizes its inclusion in the US trade blacklist, while Abu Dhabi Mobility expands autonomous taxi services with Space 42 and Uber. SplxAI secures $7 million for AI security, and Jinxin Technology projects $70 million revenue for 2025. Databricks launches TAO for LLM training, and Broadcom introduces new chips for data centers. AITX's RAD secures a contract with an automotive manufacturer, and A3 proposes a U.S. National Robotics Strategy. DeNexus launches AI-powered vulnerability management, and Lighthouse AI introduces an eDiscovery suite for pharma. Alset AI invests in Henon Financial Technologies, and InDebted expands to the UAE with AI debt solutions. NTT DATA adopts Luminance AI for legal processes, and Crusoe Energy sells its Bitcoin mining business to NYDIG. Carbon Arc secures $56M for its AI data platform, and RamSoft partners with Alpha Nodus for AI automation. OpenLight releases photonic integrated circuit samples, and Amazon introduces 'Interests' for personalized shopping. Skywork AI unveils the Mureka O1 music model, Thumzup Media plans an AI agent marketplace, and Cyberhill Partners enhances DoD biosurveillance with AI.