Google Workspace and Canva Unveil New AI Features - Daily AI Brief #153

April 11, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
Hi there, Welcome to today's AI Brief. incident.io has secured $62 million to advance its AI development efforts. Meanwhile, a study by Microsoft reveals that AI models face challenges in software debugging. Canva has introduced new AI tools aimed at enhancing design and data capabilities. In other developments, Thinking Machines Lab is seeking $2 billion in seed funding, and Tessell has secured $60 million to expand its AI and database operations. Google Workspace is adding AI automation and summaries to its suite of tools.

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incident.io Secures $62 Million for AI Incident Management
incident.io has raised $62 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI agents for real-time incident resolution, with backing from Insight Partners, Index Ventures, and Point Nine Capital. Read more
Microsoft Study: AI Models Struggle with Software Debugging
A study by Microsoft Research indicates that AI models, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic, encounter significant challenges in effectively debugging software. Read more
Canva Introduces AI Tools for Design and Data
Canva has announced new AI features, including an AI assistant for image creation, a coding tool for interactive apps, and a spreadsheet tool for data insights, enhancing user experience. Read more
Thinking Machines Lab Seeks $2 Billion Seed Funding
Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, is aiming to raise $2 billion in seed funding, potentially valuing the company at $10 billion. The startup, which has recently emerged from stealth mode, currently lacks a product or revenue but includes a team of notable AI researchers. Read more
Tessell Secures $60M for AI and Multi-Cloud Database Expansion
Tessell has raised $60 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-powered database management solutions and expand its market presence globally. Read more
Google Workspace Adds AI Features for Automation and Summaries
Google has announced new AI features for its Workspace suite, including automation flows and podcast-style summaries, to enhance productivity. Read more
Aurascape Secures $50 Million for AI Security Platform
Aurascape has launched its AI-native security platform, securing $50 million in funding from investors. The platform aims to address AI-related security threats by providing visibility and control over AI interactions. Read more
Raxio Group Secures $100 Million from IFC for African Expansion
Dutch-based data centre firm Raxio Group has obtained $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its operations in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to establish data centres in at least five more countries by 2027. Read more
AI Models from OpenAI and Anthropic Increase Benchmarking Costs
Artificial Analysis reports that the rise of AI reasoning models from OpenAI and Anthropic is leading to significantly higher benchmarking costs, complicating independent verification of their capabilities. Read more
Alphabet to Invest $75 Billion in AI Infrastructure
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, plans to invest $75 billion to expand data centers and support AI tools like Gemini, following its acquisition of Wiz. Read more

Other news

GenomOncology has launched BioMCP to enhance AI access to medical data, while Aquila Clouds appoints Angelo Pruscino as CTO to advance AI in cloud management. nEye Systems raises $72.5 million to improve AI infrastructure, and NTT Research forms a new AI group to boost AI understanding and trust.

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