OpenAI's New AI Safety Framework, Nvidia's Export License Update, and AMD's 2nm Breakthrough - Daily AI Brief #157
April 16, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. OpenAI has acquired the team from Context.ai, enhancing its capabilities in AI development. Meanwhile, OpenAI has updated its preparedness framework to bolster AI safety measures. Telli has secured $3.6 million to advance its AI voice agents, and Grok Studio has launched a new platform for document and app creation.
In other news, Nvidia now requires a U.S. license to export its H20 chip to China, and Zhipu AI has begun its IPO process in China. Anthropic is expanding its AWS business with a new team, and Notion has introduced an AI-powered email client for Gmail. Cohere has launched Embed 4 to enhance enterprise search capabilities, and Apple plans to improve its AI using user data and synthetic data.
Top stories
OpenAI Updates Preparedness Framework for AI Safety
OpenAI has updated its Preparedness Framework to potentially adjust safety requirements in response to rival AI systems. This move aims to maintain safety standards amid competitive pressures in the AI industry. Read more
Telli Secures $3.6 Million for AI Voice Agents
Berlin-based startup Telli has raised $3.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI voice agents, which help businesses manage customer interactions. Read more
Grok Studio Launches for Document and App Creation
Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk's AI company xAI, has launched Grok Studio, a tool for creating and editing documents and basic apps with Google Drive integration. Read more
Nvidia H20 Chip Exports to China Require New U.S. License
The U.S. government has announced that Nvidia H20 AI chips will need a license for export to China, due to concerns over their use in supercomputers. Read more
Zhipu AI Begins IPO Process in China
Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has initiated steps for an IPO, potentially becoming the first AI company in China to go public. The company, known for its GLM language models, has received state-backed funding. Read more
Anthropic Expands AWS Business with New Team
Anthropic has formed a new team to boost AI adoption among AWS customers, aiming to leverage Amazon's investment and infrastructure for growth. Read more
Notion Introduces AI-Powered Email Client for Gmail
On April 15, 2025, Notion launched Notion Mail, an AI-driven email client designed to integrate with Gmail. The app offers features like email organization, drafting responses, and meeting scheduling. Read more
Cohere Introduces Embed 4 for Enhanced Enterprise Search
Cohere has launched Embed 4, a new multimodal embedding model aimed at improving search and retrieval for businesses, supporting over 100 languages and optimized for sectors like finance and healthcare. Read more
OpenAI Acquires Context.ai Team
OpenAI has acquired the co-founders of Context.ai, a startup specializing in AI model evaluations, to improve its model evaluation capabilities. Read more
Apple to Enhance AI Models with User Data and Synthetic Data
Apple has announced plans to improve its AI models by analyzing user data privately using differential privacy and generating synthetic data. This approach aims to enhance features such as Genmoji and email summarization while maintaining user privacy. Read more
Other news
AMD has announced its 6th generation Epyc processor, 'Venice', developed with TSMC's 2nm technology, and confirmed 5th generation Epyc CPU validation at TSMC's Arizona facility. Flock Mobility, a London-based startup, has raised £1M to enhance its AI-driven platform for shared electric vehicle transport.
- AMD Unveils 2nm Epyc CPU and Announces TSMC Arizona Production
- Flock Mobility Secures £1M for EV Platform Expansion
- Survey Shows Math Teachers Feel Unprepared for AI
- Google's Project Mica Gets $10 Billion Tax Breaks in Kansas City
- TermScout Appoints Olga Mack as CEO
- Adobe Invests in Synthesia After Revenue Milestone
- Atomic Founded by Former Tesla Leaders for AI Inventory Solution
- Anthropic's Claude Integrates with Google Workspace
- OpenAI Developing Social Media Platform with ChatGPT
- Mindset AI Secures £4.3m for US Expansion
- ViTai Robotics Secures $13.8M from Xiaomi for Robot Development
- SandboxAQ Partners with NVIDIA for AI Development
- Snap.Build CEO Matt Merritt Joins emerie.ai as CEO
- Corvic AI Secures $12 Million for AI Infrastructure
- hellocare.ai Secures $47 Million for AI Virtual Care
- viAct Secures $7.3 Million for AI Safety Solutions
- Former Ola Electric AI Director Launches xSpecies AI
- Achilles Acquires InfoControl for AI Enhancement
- Google Launches Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced Subscribers
- TDK Unveils World's First Spin Photo Detector
- Well Secures $30 Million for AI Health System
- Subtle Medical Partners with Strategic Radiology for AI Imaging Suite
- Alex Palcuie Joins Anthropic's AI Reliability Team
- Virtue AI Secures $30 Million for AI Security
- KT Corp Launches Thai-Specific LLM with Jasmine Technology
- Assiduous Secures €1M for AI Finance Tool
- AIREV Secures Investment from Venturewave Capital
- Rutgers Develops AI to Convert ECGs to Heart Motion Signals
- Collide Raises $5 Million for AI in Energy Sector
- Xpeng to Implement Own AI Chip in Cars
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