Adobe's Firefly Expansion, Google Gemini's 350M Users, and OpenAI's New Image API - Daily AI Brief #164
April 24, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Adobe has launched new Firefly models and a web app, expanding its AI capabilities. Accenture has acquired TalentSprint to enhance its LearnVantage platform. Meanwhile, Google Gemini has reached 350 million monthly users, marking significant growth in its user base.
In other news, Listen Labs has secured $27 million for AI-driven customer research. OpenAI has introduced the gpt-image-1 API for image generation, offering new tools for developers. Stay tuned for more updates in the world of AI.
Top stories
Google Gemini Reaches 350 Million Monthly Users
In an antitrust court hearing, it was revealed that Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, has grown to 350 million monthly active users by March 2025, up from 90 million in October 2024. Read more
Accenture Acquires TalentSprint for LearnVantage Enhancement
On April 23, 2025, Accenture announced its acquisition of TalentSprint to bolster LearnVantage's training programs in AI, data science, and cybersecurity. Read more
Listen Labs Secures $27 Million for AI-Driven Customer Research
AI startup Listen Labs has raised $27 million to improve customer research through simultaneous voice interviews, with backing from Sequoia and clients like Microsoft and Canva. Read more
OpenAI Introduces gpt-image-1 API for Image Generation
OpenAI has launched the gpt-image-1 model, allowing developers and businesses to incorporate image generation into their applications through an API. The model offers various styles and follows custom guidelines, with several companies already testing its use. Read more
Fireflies.ai Launches Mini Apps for Meeting Insight Extraction
Fireflies.ai has introduced over 200 mini apps to automatically extract insights from meeting transcripts, aiming to enhance productivity. These apps can integrate with platforms like Salesforce and Slack. Read more
Adobe Unveils New Firefly Models and Web App
Adobe has launched new Firefly image generation models, Image Model 4 and Image Model 4 Ultra, and redesigned its Firefly web app to include various AI models and new collaborative features. Read more
Windsurf Reduces Prices Amid Competition with Cursor
AI coding assistant startup Windsurf has reduced its service prices and eliminated its 'flow action credits' system. This decision comes as competition with Cursor increases, and Windsurf is considered for acquisition by OpenAI. Read more
Other news
Adobe is launching a tool that lets creators add content credentials to images, indicating if they can be used for AI training. Microsoft and Dubai-based telco Du have partnered to develop a $544 million hyperscale data center in the UAE, announced during Dubai AI Week.
- Microsoft and Du to Build $544 Million Data Center in UAE
- Lenovo Launches Major Data Storage Update for AI
- Cynomi Secures $37 Million for AI Cybersecurity Expansion
- Europol Warns of AI Threats to Biometric Security
- Protect AI Integrates with Amazon Bedrock for AI Security
- OpenAI GPT-4.1 Shows Increased Misalignment
- Nullmax Unveils MaxDrive Solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025
- Bayer Partners with ConcertAI for Precision Oncology
- Viettel AI to Present CAMEx Model at ICLR 2025
- Kollegio AI Inc. Secures $2.8M for AI College Counseling
- Daikin and Hitachi Trial AI for Fault Diagnosis
- Nota Partners with Dubai RTA for AI Transportation System
- BigID Launches AI Features for Data Retention and Deletion
- Adobe Proposes Robots.txt Style Indicator for AI Training
- Cyera and HiddenLayer Partner for AI Security
- BMW to Integrate DeepSeek AI in New Vehicles in China
- OpenAI Plans Open Language Model Release for 2025
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