Microsoft-Barclays AI Contract & Snorkel AI's $100M Funding Boost - Daily AI Brief #195
May 30, 2025 -
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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.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
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.
Top stories
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
Other news
Microsoft has announced a major contract with Barclays for AI tools, while Snorkel AI and Hex have raised significant funding to advance AI model evaluation and data science platforms, respectively. Additionally, Westpac has launched an AI tool to combat phone scams, and Buildots has secured funding to expand its AI-driven construction technology.
- Microsoft Reveals AI Sales Growth and Barclays Contract
- Snorkel AI Secures $100 Million for AI Model Evaluation
- Hex Secures $70 Million in Series C Funding
- Octave Secures $5.5 Million in Seed Funding
- Westpac Introduces AI Tool to Fight Phone Scams
- Buildots Secures $45 Million for AI Construction Tracking
- Microsoft Opens First Data Center in Indonesia
- SORA Technology Secures $4.8 Million for African Health Initiatives
- Marvell Technology Launches Advanced AI Packaging Platform
- Schroders Capital Closes $600M Fund for Generative AI
- Grammarly Secures $1 Billion from General Catalyst
- Horizon3.ai Seeks $100 Million in New Funding
- Singapore Launches Global AI Initiatives and Collaborations
- C3 AI and Baker Hughes Extend Joint Venture to 2028
- Tenable Acquires Apex for AI Security
- Groundley Raises €970K for AI Finance Platform
- Stellantis and Amazon End SmartCockpit Collaboration
- Meta Collaborates on AI Military Products
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