
OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 for Coders, Google Gemini Triumphs in Pokémon Test - Daily AI Brief #156
April 15, 2025 -
Daily AI Brief
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. OpenAI has introduced the GPT-4.1 Models specifically designed for coding, enhancing the capabilities of developers worldwide. Meanwhile, RLWRLD has secured $14.8 million in funding to advance its AI robotics model, aiming to push the boundaries of automation.
In other developments, Google's Gemini Model has outperformed Anthropic Claude in a Pokémon test, showcasing its superior AI capabilities. Additionally, SAP has released the SALT Dataset to support AI research, providing valuable resources for the AI community.
Top stories
RLWRLD Secures $14.8M for AI Robotics Model
South Korean startup RLWRLD has raised $14.8 million in seed funding to develop an AI model to enhance robotics capabilities, with backing from major investors like LG Electronics and SK Telecom. Read more
Google Gemini Model Outperforms Anthropic Claude in Pokémon Test
A post on X reported that Google's Gemini model outperformed Anthropic's Claude model in a Pokémon game benchmark, aided by a custom minimap. This raises questions about AI benchmark validity. Read more
SAP Releases SALT Dataset for AI Research
SAP has released the SALT dataset, a real ERP dataset, to aid enterprise AI research by providing anonymized data from a customer's ERP system. Read more
OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.1 Models for Coding
OpenAI has launched the GPT-4.1 series, including GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano, aimed at enhancing coding capabilities with a 1-million-token context window. Read more
Other news
Texas Instruments has launched new automotive chips to enhance vehicle safety, while the International Energy Agency released a report on AI's impact on energy systems. NEC Laboratories Europe and Data-Driven.AI are collaborating on AI for early disease detection, and BCG X has introduced the AI Science Institute to boost research. ReliefWeb and AWS are using AI to improve humanitarian response, and CleverTap acquired rehook.ai for AI-driven promotions.
- Texas Instruments Launches New Automotive Chips
- IEA Report on AI's Impact on Energy
- NEC and Data-Driven.AI Collaborate on AI for Early Disease Detection
- BCG X Launches AI Science Institute
- ReliefWeb and AWS Use AI to Boost Humanitarian Response
- CleverTap Acquires rehook.ai for AI-Driven Promotions
- ServiceNow AI Unveils Apriel-5B Language Model
- Overland AI Unveils ULTRA Self-Driving Military Vehicle
- Neros Inc. Secures $35 Million for Drone Manufacturing
- Sift Healthcare Appoints New COO
- UK Authority Investigates SES and Intelsat Merger
- STARK Launches AI-Driven OWE-V Drone
- HCLTech Integrates Nvidia AI with GenAI Solutions
- LambdaTest Introduces HyperExecute MCP Server
- 3CLogic and ServiceNow Launch AI Contact Center Solution
- Wonder Raises $3M for AI Film Production
- SparkBeyond Launches AI Platform for Business Optimization
- Personetics Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
- ResetData Partners with Nokia for AI Data Centres in Australia
- Nvidia to Build $500 Billion AI Infrastructure in US
- Zefr Launches AI Exclusion Lists on TikTok
- Inveniam Acquires Hedgehog Invest for Data Infrastructure
- TransPerfect Acquires MPC and The Mill from Technicolor
- Google's DolphinGemma AI to Decode Dolphin Communication
- CData Software Launches Embedded Cloud Service
- TheStage AI Raises $4.5 Million for AI Optimisation
- Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics
- World Internet Conference Report on AI Governance
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