Asuene's Climate Tech Move, Arya.ai's Domain-Specific LLMs, and DeepSeek's Popularity - Daily AI Brief #179
May 12, 2025 -
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OpenAI has successfully raised $175 million through its Startup Fund to invest in promising AI ventures. Meanwhile, Tomorro has secured €25 million to expand its AI contract capabilities.
In acquisition news, Asuene has acquired NZero to enhance its climate tech offerings in the U.S. Additionally, the DeepSeek chatbot app has climbed to the top of the App Store charts, reflecting its growing popularity.
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OpenAI has successfully raised $175 million through its Startup Fund to invest in promising AI ventures. Meanwhile, Tomorro has secured €25 million to expand its AI contract capabilities.
In acquisition news, Asuene has acquired NZero to enhance its climate tech offerings in the U.S. Additionally, the DeepSeek chatbot app has climbed to the top of the App Store charts, reflecting its growing popularity.
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Tomorro has raised €25 million to expand its AI contract tools in Europe, while Asuene acquired NZero to enhance its climate tech in North America. Meanwhile, DeepSeek's chatbot app tops app store charts, and President Donald Trump dismissed the U.S. Copyright Office Director over AI training disputes.
- Tomorro Raises €25 Million for AI Contract Expansion
- Asuene Acquires NZero to Enhance Climate Tech in U.S.
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