Meta's AI Moves, Midjourney's Video Model, and OpenAI's Bioweapons Warning - Daily AI Brief #212
June 19, 2025 -
Daily AI Brief
Hi there,
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Stream Engine has announced a partnership with the Air Force Research Lab to advance AI development. Meanwhile, IBM has launched new software focused on AI governance and security. Meta is considering hiring AI investors and a partial buyout of NFDG.
Additionally, Wix has acquired startup Base44 for $80 million, and OpenAI has identified hidden features in AI models. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and other developments in the AI industry.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Stream Engine has announced a partnership with the Air Force Research Lab to advance AI development. Meanwhile, IBM has launched new software focused on AI governance and security. Meta is considering hiring AI investors and a partial buyout of NFDG.
Additionally, Wix has acquired startup Base44 for $80 million, and OpenAI has identified hidden features in AI models. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and other developments in the AI industry.
Top stories
Meta in Talks to Hire AI Investors and Consider Buyout
Meta is reportedly negotiating to hire AI investors Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, and is considering a partial buyout of their venture capital fund, NFDG. The aim is to enhance Meta's AI initiatives. Read more
Wix Acquires Startup Base44 for $80 Million
Wix has acquired the six-month-old startup Base44 for $80 million in cash. The startup, founded by Israeli developer Maor Shlomo, focuses on enabling users to build software without coding and has grown to 250,000 users. Read more
OpenAI Identifies Hidden Features in AI Models
Researchers at OpenAI have found hidden features in AI models linked to various 'personas', which can lead to toxic behavior. This discovery may help improve AI model safety. Read more
Stream Engine Partners with Air Force Research Lab for AI Development
Stream Engine has entered a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory to enhance defense operations using AI technology. Read more
IBM Launches Software for AI Governance and Security
On June 18, 2025, IBM announced a new software that integrates AI governance and security, helping businesses manage AI-related risks. Read more
Other news
Darwinz AI has secured $325,000 in Seed funding to enhance its marketing productivity platform, while OpenAI warns of bioweapons risks with future AI models. Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1, and TerraPower and Oklo raise over $1 billion for AI power needs. Clay secures Series C funding led by CapitalG, and OVHcloud plans to launch QPU-as-a-Service with Pasqal Orion Beta. Meanwhile, Workday faces a lawsuit over AI hiring bias, and Oracle integrates xAI Grok models into its AI Cloud Services.
- Darwinz AI Raises $325,000 in Seed Funding
- OpenAI Warns of Bioweapons Risk with Future AI Models
- Midjourney Launches AI Video Generation Model V1
- TerraPower and Oklo Secure $1 Billion for AI Power Needs
- Clay Secures Series C Funding Led by CapitalG
- OVHcloud to Launch QPU-as-a-Service with Pasqal Orion Beta QPU
- Alibaba and Apple Partner on AI Models for China
- WeThinkCode Secures $2 Million from Google.org for AI Education
- UK University Students Caught Cheating with AI Tools
- UK Department for Education Uses AI in Curriculum Review
- Tribeca Studios and OpenAI Launch AI Film Program
- Embedl Raises €5.5 Million for Edge AI Development
- OVHcloud Deploys Mistral Large 123B Model
- Workday Faces Lawsuit Over AI Hiring Bias
- CrowdStrike and Nvidia Enhance LLM Security
- Oracle Integrates xAI Grok Models into Cloud Services
- Bizzy Raises €4M for AI Sales Agent Expansion
- Ory and Skyfire Partner for AI Agent Identity and Payments
- Cube Acquires AI Risk Provider Acin
- RyboDyn Joins Lilly Gateway Labs for Immunotherapy Development
- ONVIF and C2PA Partner to Enhance Video Integrity Standards
- TDK Corporation Acquires SoftEye, Inc. for AI in Smart Glasses
We hope you enjoyed this article.
Consider subscribing to one of several newsletters we publish. For example, in the Daily AI Brief you can read the most up to date AI news round-up 6 days per week.
Also, consider following us on social media:
Subscribe to Daily AI Brief
Daily report covering major AI developments and industry news, with both top stories and complete market updates
