Meta's Llama AI Hits 1.2B Downloads, Google Enhances Language Learning, and OVHcloud's New AI Endpoints - Daily AI Brief #169
April 30, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. OVHcloud has introduced new AI endpoints, enhancing their cloud service offerings. Meanwhile, Meta has previewed its Llama API for AI models, aiming to provide developers with more robust tools.
In other news, Freepik has launched an AI image generator called 'F Lite', and Figure AI has issued a cease-and-desist over stock sales. Additionally, X has introduced 4K video uploads for premium users, expanding its multimedia capabilities.
Welcome to today's AI Brief. OVHcloud has introduced new AI endpoints, enhancing their cloud service offerings. Meanwhile, Meta has previewed its Llama API for AI models, aiming to provide developers with more robust tools.
In other news, Freepik has launched an AI image generator called 'F Lite', and Figure AI has issued a cease-and-desist over stock sales. Additionally, X has introduced 4K video uploads for premium users, expanding its multimedia capabilities.
Top stories
Meta Previews Llama API for AI Models
At the LlamaCon AI developer conference, Meta announced a limited preview of the Llama API, enabling developers to create applications using its Llama AI models. The API includes tools for fine-tuning and evaluating model performance. Read more
Freepik Introduces 'F Lite' AI Image Generator
On April 29, 2025, Freepik launched 'F Lite', an AI image generator developed with Fal.ai, trained on 80 million licensed images to address copyright concerns. Read more
Figure AI Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Stock Sales
Figure AI, a robotics startup, has sent cease-and-desist letters to brokers in secondary markets to halt unauthorized stock sales, amid reports of a new funding round. Read more
Sarah Tavel Moves to Venture Partner Role at Benchmark
Sarah Tavel, the first woman general partner at Benchmark, is transitioning to a venture partner role, where she will continue her investment activities with a focus on AI tools. Read more
X Introduces 4K Video Uploads for Premium Users
X is launching 4K video upload capabilities for select creators, expanding to all premium subscribers soon. This move aims to boost engagement and compete with platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. Read more
OVHcloud Introduces AI Endpoints for Easier Model Access
French cloud computing company OVHcloud has launched AI endpoints to enhance accessibility to AI models, aiming to simplify their integration into applications and services. Read more
Other news
TrojAI has joined the Cloud Security Alliance as an AI Corporate Member to enhance AI security practices. Google launched new AI tools for language learning, while Meta introduced an AI app to rival ChatGPT in the U.S. and Canada.
- TrojAI Joins Cloud Security Alliance as AI Corporate Member
- Google Launches AI Tools for Language Learning
- Meta Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT
- IXI Raises $36.5M for Autofocus Glasses
- Couchbase and Arize AI Partner for AI Application Optimization
- SecAI Launches AI-Driven Threat Investigation Platform
- Health Catalyst Partners with Microsoft for AI in Healthcare
- Appian Integrates Agentic AI into Platform
- OpenAI Reverts GPT-4o Update Due to Flattering Responses
- Quobyte 4 Launches with ARM and Cloud Support
- Varonis Enhances Threat Detection and Response
- AQM Technologies Acquires TRaiCE for AI Risk Monitoring
- Synopsys and Intel Foundry Partner on Advanced Chip Designs
- Algorized Joins MassRobotics for People-Sensing Tech
- Agrippa Secures $2M from Augustus' Opportunity Fund
- Goodfire Secures $50 Million for AI Platform
- Anthropic Creates Economic Advisory Council for AI Impact Study
- Astrato Raises $5M to Boost AI Cloud Analytics
- Lightly Launches LightlyEdge for Autonomous Vehicles
- Volution and SBI Investment Launch $100M Fund for FinTech and AI
- Meta's Llama AI Models Reach 1.2 Billion Downloads
- Axtria Introduces LUCCID for Clinical Data Management
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