Intel & TSMC Chip Venture, Spotify AI Ads, and OpenAI's PaperBench - Daily AI Brief #147
April 04, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Midjourney has launched its V7 AI image model, enhancing capabilities in image generation. Google is in discussions to rent AI servers from CoreWeave, aiming to expand its computational resources. Meanwhile, Intel and TSMC have announced a joint venture in chipmaking, focusing on advancing semiconductor technology.
In other developments, Spotify has introduced generative AI ads and an ad exchange platform, while OpenAI has launched PaperBench to facilitate AI research replication. Additionally, Cognition has rolled out a pay-as-you-go plan for its AI platform, Devin, offering flexible usage options.
Top stories
Midjourney Launches V7 AI Image Model
On April 3, 2025, Midjourney introduced V7, its latest AI image model, featuring improved prompt handling and image quality, along with a new Draft Mode for faster rendering. Read more
Google in Talks to Rent AI Servers from CoreWeave
Google is in advanced discussions to rent Nvidia Blackwell chips from CoreWeave to enhance its AI operations, amid challenges in meeting demand for Nvidia chips. Read more
Intel and TSMC Form Joint Chipmaking Venture
Semiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly collaborating on a joint venture, with TSMC acquiring a 20% stake in Intel's chipmaking facilities. This partnership aims to enhance Intel's operations by integrating TSMC's expertise and training. Read more
Cognition Launches Pay-As-You-Go Plan for AI Tool Devin
Cognition has introduced a new pay-as-you-go pricing model for its AI coding agent, Devin. The plan starts at $20 for 9 computing credits, though costs may vary with usage. Read more
Spotify Launches Gen AI Ads and Ad Exchange
Spotify has introduced Gen AI ads and the Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX), a new platform for programmatic ad buying. SAX enables advertisers to target Spotify's users through real-time auctions, supporting various ad formats. Read more
OpenAI Introduces PaperBench for AI Research Replication
On April 2, 2025, OpenAI announced PaperBench, a new benchmark to assess AI's ability to replicate cutting-edge research. The benchmark involves replicating 20 papers from ICML 2024, with tasks graded by an LLM-based judge. Read more
Other news
Honor has launched a new department focused on embodied AI and robotics, expanding beyond its smartphone business. Amazon has introduced AI-generated 'Recaps' for Kindle users in the U.S., while UniteLabs secured €2.77 million for an AI-driven biotech operating system. Linedata acquired NROAD to enhance AI financial solutions, and Terra Drone partnered with Aramco for AI drone tech in the oil sector.
- Honor Expands into Robotics with New AI Labs
- Amazon Introduces AI Recaps for Kindle
- UniteLabs Raises €2.77M for AI Biotech Lab Automation
- Terra Drone and Aramco Partner on AI Drones
- Treon and Skyler Partner for Asset Management
- Linedata Acquires NROAD to Boost Financial Solutions
- Cyngn Secures 22nd U.S. Patent for Autonomous Vehicle Tech
- Barnes & Thornburg Partners with Everlaw for Ediscovery
- Microsoft Halts Data Center Projects in Multiple Regions
- Ryght AI Partners with Medical College of Wisconsin
- Lindus Health Receives ARIA Funding for AI in Clinical Trials
- Opus 2 Launches AI Workbench for Legal Case Management
- OpenAI's Image Generation Feature Surpasses 700 Million Images
- Google Accelerates Gemini AI Model Releases
- Studio Ghibli Fans Ban AI Art After OpenAI Launch
- Papa Johns Partners with Google Cloud for AI Enhancements
- Runway Secures $308M for AI Media Production
- Parallel Secures $3.5M for AI Healthcare Agents
- Rembrandt Secures €330,000 Funding for AI Platform
- Composio Raises $24 Million in Series A Funding
- Phonic Launches Speech-to-Speech Platform and Secures $4M Funding
- Pony.ai Europe Gets Luxembourg Permit for Level 4 Testing
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