DBS's $1B AI Projection & SoftBank's Arizona AI Park Unveiled - Daily AI Brief #213

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Welcome to today's AI Brief. SoftBank is planning a $1 trillion AI park in Arizona, marking a significant investment in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Meta has hired the CEO of Safe Superintelligence following a failed acquisition attempt. Surglasses Inc. has unveiled an AI-powered anatomy table, enhancing medical education tools.

In other news, Commure has secured $200 million in funding ahead of its IPO, and the BBC is considering legal action against Perplexity AI for content use. Additionally, OpenAI has ended its partnership with Scale AI, signaling a shift in its collaborative strategies.

SoftBank Proposes $1 Trillion AI Park in Arizona

Meta Hires Safe Superintelligence CEO After Failed Acquisition

Surglasses Inc. Unveils AI-Powered Anatomy Table

Commure Secures $200 Million Funding Before IPO

BBC Accuses Perplexity AI of Unauthorized Content Use

OpenAI Ends Partnership with Scale AI

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