Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI for Coding, OpenAI's Business Boom, and ElevenLabs' New TTS Model - Daily AI Brief #201
June 06, 2025 -
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In today's edition, Google has unveiled its enhanced Gemini 2.5 Pro AI designed for coding. Meanwhile, Perplexity reports handling 780 million queries in May 2025. Anthropic has cut access to Windsurf amid rumors of an acquisition by OpenAI, which has reached 3 million business users and launched new features.
Additionally, Hugging Face has launched the SmolVLA AI Model for robotics, and ElevenLabs has introduced an advanced text-to-speech model. Stay informed with these updates and more in today's briefing.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Google has unveiled its enhanced Gemini 2.5 Pro AI designed for coding. Meanwhile, Perplexity reports handling 780 million queries in May 2025. Anthropic has cut access to Windsurf amid rumors of an acquisition by OpenAI, which has reached 3 million business users and launched new features.
Additionally, Hugging Face has launched the SmolVLA AI Model for robotics, and ElevenLabs has introduced an advanced text-to-speech model. Stay informed with these updates and more in today's briefing.
Top stories
Google Unveils Enhanced Gemini 2.5 Pro AI for Coding
Google has announced an update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, focusing on improved coding capabilities. The model will soon be available on platforms like AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app. Read more
Perplexity Reports 780 Million Queries in May 2025
Perplexity experienced significant growth with 780 million queries in May 2025, as reported by CEO Aravind Srinivas. The company has seen rapid expansion since its inception, and plans to launch the Comet browser to improve AI user interaction. Read more
Anthropic Cuts Windsurf's Access Amid OpenAI Acquisition Rumors
Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan discusses the decision to cut Windsurf's access to Claude AI models due to rumors of OpenAI acquiring Windsurf for $3 billion. Kaplan highlights the need for sustainable partnerships and mentions current computing constraints. Read more
Hugging Face Launches SmolVLA AI Model for Robotics
Hugging Face has introduced SmolVLA, an open-source AI model with 450 million parameters, aimed at enhancing robotics workflows. It is designed to operate on consumer hardware and utilizes open datasets from the LeRobot community. Read more
ElevenLabs Launches New Text to Speech Model
ElevenLabs has launched Eleven v3 (alpha), a Text to Speech model that enhances expressive speech and dynamic conversations in over 70 languages. Read more
OpenAI Reaches 3 Million Business Users, Launches New Features
OpenAI has expanded its paying business user base to 3 million and introduced new workplace features such as 'connectors' and 'record mode' to improve productivity and efficiency. Read more
Other news
Adversa AI has been awarded the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for its Red Teaming platform, while Vantagepoint A.I. expands its ETF coverage with over 70 new funds. Globant launches AI Pods, a subscription model for AI-driven IT services, and Avicenna.AI secures CE Mark for its spine imaging AI tools. NOLA AI introduces Atomic Speed technology to optimize AI model training, and GreenScale acquires land in Norway for a new data center. Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand launch a modular data center, while SoundHound AI reports potential $35 billion revenue from in-car voice commerce. Flank raises $10 million for AI legal agents, and Cotiviti highlights AI and healthcare innovations at its 2025 conference.
- Vantagepoint A.I. Expands ETF Coverage
- Globant Launches AI Pods Subscription Model
- Avicenna.AI Secures CE Mark for Spine Imaging AI Tools
- Curt Brockelman Joins Praxis Solutions Board
- NOLA AI Launches Atomic Speed Technology
- GreenScale Acquires Land for Data Center in Norway
- Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand Launch Modular Data Center
- Flank Raises $10 Million to Develop AI Legal Agents
- Cotiviti Client Conference 2025 Highlights AI and Healthcare Innovations
- Nectar Social Secures $10.6 Million Funding
- Vast.AI Opens San Francisco Office
- US Signal Invests $200 Million in Data Centers and Fiber
- AI Automates Clinical Trial Data Entry at Queen Mary University
- Anthropic Launches Claude Gov Models for National Security
- Manex AI Secures €8M Seed Funding
- Datasite Acquires Grata to Boost Market Intelligence
- Equinix Acquires Data Centers in Manila
- Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina AI Campus
- Reddit Sues Anthropic for Unauthorized Data Access
- Adversa AI Wins 2025 Cybersecurity Award
- SoundHound AI Study on In-Car Voice Commerce
- Arm Introduces Zena CSS for AI in Vehicles
- Fawn Friends Secures $2.6M for Social Robot
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