Google's Gemini AI Beats Pokémon Blue, $900M for Anysphere's Cursor, and China's AI Hospital Opens - Daily AI Brief #173
May 05, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Google's Gemini AI has successfully completed the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing its advanced capabilities. Meanwhile, Google Ventures has invested $20 million in AI startup StackOne, signaling continued interest in AI innovation.
In healthcare, China has opened its first AI hospital featuring 14 AI doctors. Additionally, Anysphere has raised $900 million for its AI tool Cursor, further expanding its reach in the AI sector.
Welcome to today's AI Brief. Google's Gemini AI has successfully completed the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing its advanced capabilities. Meanwhile, Google Ventures has invested $20 million in AI startup StackOne, signaling continued interest in AI innovation.
In healthcare, China has opened its first AI hospital featuring 14 AI doctors. Additionally, Anysphere has raised $900 million for its AI tool Cursor, further expanding its reach in the AI sector.
Top stories
Google's Gemini AI Completes Pokémon Blue
Google's Gemini AI model has successfully completed the classic video game Pokémon Blue, with assistance from a software engineer. This achievement highlights ongoing competition in AI gaming. Read more
Google Ventures Invests in AI Startup StackOne
London-based AI startup StackOne has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Google Ventures, focusing on AI agents for enterprise tools. Read more
China Opens First AI Hospital with 14 AI Doctors
China has launched the world's first AI hospital, featuring 14 AI doctors, marking a significant advancement in healthcare technology. This development has attracted attention from various sectors. Read more
Anysphere Raises $900 Million for AI Tool Cursor
Anysphere, the company behind the AI-powered coding tool Cursor, has secured $900 million in a funding round, bringing its valuation to $9 billion. Read more
Trend Micro Introduces AI Threat Detection for Enterprises
Trend Micro has launched AI-powered threat detection capabilities aimed at enhancing enterprise security. The solution, developed with NVIDIA and deployed on AWS, focuses on protecting AI-driven workloads and managing risks like data theft and operational disruption. Read more
OpenAI and Anthropic Partner with U.S. Government on AI Safety
OpenAI and Anthropic have teamed up with the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute to improve AI safety research and testing. This partnership grants the institute access to new AI models from both companies for evaluation of capabilities and safety risks. Read more
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