Apple Eyes Perplexity, Snowflake Unveils AI Tools, and Speedata Challenges Nvidia - Daily AI Brief #200
June 05, 2025 -
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In today's edition, Apple is exploring Perplexity as a potential alternative to Google Search. Meanwhile, Snowflake has launched Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI, aiming to enhance data processing capabilities. Speedata has raised $44 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI hardware market.
Additionally, Anthropic is attracting engineers from OpenAI and DeepMind, and H Company has launched autonomous AI agents. Moments Lab has secured €21 million for its AI video platform, and OpenAI is collaborating with the Pentagon and U.S. Intelligence. UNESCO has unveiled an AI policy roadmap at the Caribbean Media Summit.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Apple is exploring Perplexity as a potential alternative to Google Search. Meanwhile, Snowflake has launched Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI, aiming to enhance data processing capabilities. Speedata has raised $44 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI hardware market.
Additionally, Anthropic is attracting engineers from OpenAI and DeepMind, and H Company has launched autonomous AI agents. Moments Lab has secured €21 million for its AI video platform, and OpenAI is collaborating with the Pentagon and U.S. Intelligence. UNESCO has unveiled an AI policy roadmap at the Caribbean Media Summit.
Top stories
Snowflake Launches Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI
Snowflake has announced the release of Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI, which aim to enhance data analytics and streamline system migrations. Read more
UNESCO Unveils AI Policy Roadmap at Caribbean Media Summit
At the 2025 Caribbean Media Summit in Guyana, UNESCO introduced the Caribbean AI Policy Roadmap, focusing on ethical governance and responsible AI use in journalism. Read more
H Company Launches Autonomous AI Agents
H Company, a French AI start-up, has introduced three new AI agents—Runner H, Tester H, and Surfer H—targeting improved task execution in enterprise and consumer markets. Read more
Moments Lab Secures €21 Million for AI Video Platform
Paris-based startup Moments Lab has raised €21 million to expand in the US and enhance its AI platform for better video indexing and understanding. Read more
OpenAI Collaborates with U.S. Defense and Intelligence
OpenAI is forming partnerships with the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies on projects involving America’s National Labs and the Department of Defense, aiming to support national security initiatives. Read more
Speedata Raises $44 Million to Challenge Nvidia
Tel Aviv-based startup Speedata has secured $44 million in Series B funding to advance its analytics processing unit (APU) for big data and AI, positioning itself as a competitor to Nvidia. Read more
Anthropic Attracts Engineers from OpenAI and DeepMind
A report by SignalFire indicates that Anthropic is drawing top engineers from OpenAI and DeepMind, with a notable focus on AI safety contributing to this trend. Read more
Apple Explores Perplexity as Google Search Alternative
Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Perplexity to potentially replace Google search on iPhones, as reported by Bloomberg. This could also impact the integration of ChatGPT in Siri. Read more
Other news
ShiftRx CEO Autumn-Kyoko Cushman discusses AI's role in addressing the U.S. healthcare provider shortage by 2037, while GBRX develops an AI strategy for the rail sector. Crete Professionals Alliance plans a $500 million investment in AI acquisitions, and Jurny appoints Paul Tuscano as Strategic Board Advisor. OpenAI updates its AI agent framework with new features, and the FTC takes action against Workado and Cleo AI for deceptive claims. InRule Technology appoints Jeff Prosise as Chief AI Officer, and Morgan Stanley launches DevGen.AI for code modernization.
- Morgan Stanley Launches AI Tool DevGen.AI for Code Modernization
- Scope3 Secures $25 Million for AI Sustainability
- STRADVISION and Arm Collaborate on AI for Vehicles
- Inventure VC Invests $5M in Samphire Neuroscience
- CommBank Completes Data Migration to AWS for AI Enhancement
- Lockheed Martin Launches AI Fight Club for Defense
- RudderStack Integrates with Snowflake AI Data Cloud
- OECD and European Commission Unveil AI Literacy Framework
- pWin.ai Raises $10 Million for AI Proposal Automation
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2 Revenue Boosted by AI Demand
- ShiftRx CEO Discusses AI for Healthcare Provider Shortage
- GBRX Develops AI Strategy for Rail Sector
- Crete Professionals Alliance to Invest $500 Million in AI Acquisitions
- Jurny Appoints Paul Tuscano as Strategic Board Advisor
- OpenAI Updates AI Agent Framework with New Features
- FTC Actions Against Workado and Cleo AI for Deceptive AI Claims
- InRule Technology Appoints New Chief AI Officer
- DEXA Appoints Joe Houghton as COO
- California Senate Advances AI Regulation Bills
- Kuwait Investment Authority Joins AI Infrastructure Partnership
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