Google's AI Protocol Goes Open Source, OpenAI & Microsoft CEOs Talk Future, and Kazakhtelecom's Supercomputer Launch - Daily AI Brief #217
June 25, 2025 -
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Google Transfers Agent2Agent Protocol to Linux Foundation
Google has transferred the Agent2Agent protocol to the Linux Foundation to create an open communication standard for AI agents. Supported by major tech companies, this initiative aims to facilitate collaboration among AI agents from different providers. Read more
OpenAI and Microsoft CEOs Discuss Future Partnership
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed their future partnership, addressing potential revisions to Microsoft's investment terms in OpenAI. Read more
ElevenLabs Partners with Cisco to Enhance Webex AI
ElevenLabs has partnered with Cisco to integrate its voice technology into the Webex AI Agent, aiming to improve customer support by enabling more natural interactions. Read more
Thinking Machines Lab Valued at $10 Billion After $2 Billion Seed Funding
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has founded Thinking Machines Lab, securing $2 billion in seed funding and achieving a $10 billion valuation. The startup has attracted significant investor interest, though specific product plans remain undisclosed. Read more
AI Tool Xbow Recognized as Top Hacking Tool
A report by Bloomberg highlights AI Tool Xbow, noting its capabilities and recognition as one of the leading hacking tools in the United States. Read more
HPE Launches AI Factory Solutions with Blackwell
HPE has introduced new AI Factory Solutions in partnership with Blackwell Infrastructure, focusing on improving AI capabilities and infrastructure for businesses. Read more
Pangram Secures $4M for AI Content Detection
Pangram, founded by former Tesla and Google engineers, has raised $4 million to advance its AI-generated text detection technology, addressing growing needs in education and business. Read more
Other news
- Kazakhtelecom to Launch Supercomputer in Kazakhstan
- Accenture Reports $1.5 Billion in AI Bookings
- Unitree Robotics Valued at $1.3B After New Funding
- Norwegian Government Launches Olivia Supercomputer
- NAB Appoints Pete Steel for Digital and AI Role
- Snowflake Releases Arctic Long Sequence Training for AI Models
- Snowflake to Acquire Crunchy Data for $250 Million
- PaidHR Secures $1.8M to Expand in Africa
- AI Legal Service Could Save UK £72 Million, Says Law Society
- BlackSky Secures $24M NGA Contract for Luno A Monitoring
- Chatlyn Raises €8M to Enhance AI in Hospitality
- Actian Enhances Data Reliability with New Features
- Mastercard Introduces AI Tool for Card Fraud in EEMEA
- NewDay Launches NewAssist AI for Customer Service
- Vyntra Launches After NetGuardians and Intix Merger
- AMD Announces 2027 AI Rack with Verano CPUs and MI500 GPUs
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