Microsoft-Barclays AI Contract & Snorkel AI's $100M Funding Boost - Daily AI Brief #195

May 30, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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In today's edition, DeepSeek has launched a new AI model that operates on a single GPU, while The New York Times and Amazon have signed a licensing deal involving AI technologies. Additionally, CrowdStrike and AARNet are expanding their Managed Detection and Response services in Australia.

Meanwhile, Mistral AI has introduced Codestral Embed, a tool designed for code integration, and Groq executives have discussed the challenges of AI infrastructure in Asia. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments and other news in the AI sector.

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DeepSeek Launches Single GPU AI Model
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has introduced a compact version of its R1 AI model, capable of running on a single GPU and excelling in specific benchmarks. Read more
Groq's Ian Andrews on AI Infrastructure Challenges in Asia
Ian Andrews from Groq discussed the challenges Asia faces with AI infrastructure, citing a lack of data centers and computing power as key issues. Read more
Mistral AI Releases Codestral Embed for Code
On May 28, 2025, Mistral AI introduced Codestral Embed, an embedding model tailored for code, outperforming existing models in retrieval tasks. It supports applications like semantic code search and is accessible via API. Read more
The New York Times and Amazon Sign AI Licensing Deal
The New York Times has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Amazon to allow the use of its editorial content for AI training. This follows previous legal actions by The Times against other tech companies for copyright issues. Read more
CrowdStrike and AARNet Expand MDR Services in Australia
CrowdStrike and AARNet have expanded their partnership to offer 24/7 Managed Detection and Response services to Australia's research and education sector, utilizing AI-native technology to combat cyber threats. Read more

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