ChatGPT Enters Dutch Courts, Google Launches AI Ultra Plan, & Perplexity Acquires Sidekick - Daily AI Brief #187
May 21, 2025 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. AI Tool ChatGPT is now being used in Dutch courts, marking a significant development in legal technology. Continue has appointed Chad Metcalf as its new CEO, while Google has introduced an AI Ultra Subscription Plan. In acquisitions, Perplexity has acquired Sidekick to enhance AI browsing capabilities.
In other news, Salesforce has launched an open-source model on Hugging Face, and Glean has launched an AI agent platform for enterprises. Beyond Imagination is seeking a $100 million investment to further its AI initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other developments in the AI industry.
Welcome to today's AI Brief. AI Tool ChatGPT is now being used in Dutch courts, marking a significant development in legal technology. Continue has appointed Chad Metcalf as its new CEO, while Google has introduced an AI Ultra Subscription Plan. In acquisitions, Perplexity has acquired Sidekick to enhance AI browsing capabilities.
In other news, Salesforce has launched an open-source model on Hugging Face, and Glean has launched an AI agent platform for enterprises. Beyond Imagination is seeking a $100 million investment to further its AI initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other developments in the AI industry.
Top stories
AI Tool ChatGPT Used in Dutch Legal Cases
The integration of ChatGPT in Dutch courts has initiated discussions among legal experts after its use by a judge in a neighbor dispute case. This development is part of a global trend of incorporating AI into judicial systems, prompting debates on its impact on legal rights and reasoning. Read more
Continue Appoints Chad Metcalf as CEO
Continue has appointed Chad Metcalf as CEO to enhance enterprise adoption of its open-source AI code assistant platform. The company aims to scale its offerings under Metcalf's leadership. Read more
Google Introduces AI Ultra Subscription Plan
Google has launched the AI Ultra subscription plan, providing users with premium access to advanced AI models and features for $249.99/month. The plan includes tools for various professional fields and is initially available in the U.S. Read more
Perplexity Acquires Sidekick for AI Browsing
Perplexity, an AI startup, has acquired Sidekick, a browser startup, to enhance AI-driven browsing experiences. This acquisition will support the development of Perplexity's own browser, Comet, and strengthen its market position. Read more
Salesforce Launches BLIP3-o on Hugging Face
Salesforce AI Research has introduced BLIP3-o on Hugging Face, an open-source multimodal model designed to improve image understanding and generation. Read more
Glean Launches AI Agent Platform for Enterprises
Glean has released Glean Agents, a platform for creating and managing AI agents in enterprise settings, featuring pre-built agents and a partnership with Dell for on-premises deployment. Read more
Beyond Imagination Seeks $100 Million Investment
Beyond Imagination, co-founded by Ray Kurzweil, is negotiating a $100 million Series B funding round with Gauntlet Ventures to expand its humanoid robotics operations. Read more
Other news
Deluxe has launched DAX, a generative AI platform for enhanced customer service, while the Thales report highlights significant investments in AI security tools. At Google I/O 2025, Google introduced Gemini tech for XR devices and the Gemma 3n AI model for enhanced privacy on various devices.
- Deluxe Introduces AI Platform DAX for Partner Support
- Thales Report Highlights AI Security Investments
- Google I/O 2025: Gemini Tech in Android XR Devices
- New Generation Secures $4.5M for AI-Driven Storefronts
- Google Unveils Gemma 3n AI Model for Devices
- Kumo Introduces KumoRFM for Enterprise Data Predictions
- Strider Technologies Launches AI Engine 'Spark'
- Red Hat Launches llm-d Community for AI Inference
- Coworker.ai Launches AI Agent with $13M Funding
- Builder.ai Files for Bankruptcy After Cash Seizure
- Promise Partners with Google for AI in Film Production
- Thales Report: AI and Quantum Threats Top Security Concerns
- Temenos Unveils AI Tool for Banking Product Development
- Freshflow Secures €6.5 Million for AI Supply Chain Platform
- Apple to Open AI Models to Developers
- Weaviate Partners with AWS for Generative AI
- NetApp Partners with NVIDIA for AI Infrastructure
- Roots Appoints New Head of Insurance for AI Transformation
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