OpenAI Moves ChatGPT to Google Cloud, MiniMax Eyes IPO, and Scale AI Cuts Jobs - Daily AI Brief #232

July 17, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Wiv.ai has launched Wivy, a new tool designed to automate financial operations. Meanwhile, Axiom Cloud has secured a patent for its AI-driven refrigerant leak detection technology. In other developments, MiniMax has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong, and Scale AI has announced a 14% reduction in its workforce.

Additionally, OpenAI has transitioned its ChatGPT service to Google Cloud, and Anthropic has rehired key leaders from Anysphere. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and other significant advancements in the AI industry.
Axiom Cloud Patents AI Refrigerant Leak Detection
Axiom Cloud has received a U.S. patent for its AI-based refrigerant leak detection system, which functions without receiver level sensors, marking a significant advancement in refrigeration management. Read more
MiniMax Files for IPO in Hong Kong
Shanghai-based AI startup MiniMax, backed by Alibaba, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to join other Chinese generative AI companies in public markets. Read more
Scale AI Lays Off 14% of Workforce
Scale AI has announced layoffs affecting 200 employees and 500 contractors due to overhiring and market changes. The decision follows a major investment from Meta and aims to address profitability challenges. Read more
OpenAI Shifts ChatGPT to Google Cloud
OpenAI has announced a transition to using Google Cloud for powering ChatGPT, moving away from its previous reliance on Microsoft Azure. This decision is part of OpenAI's strategy to enhance computing power to meet growing demand. Read more
Anthropic Rehires Leaders from Anysphere
Boris Cherny and Cat Wu have returned to Anthropic just two weeks after joining Anysphere, resuming their roles in developing the AI coding service Claude Code. Read more
Wiv.ai Introduces Wivy, an Automated FinOps Agent
Wiv.ai has launched Wivy, a FinOps agent that automates operational tasks and integrates with cloud platforms to manage costs efficiently. Read more

Other news

Vultron has raised $22 million to enhance its Agentic Operating System for federal AI growth, while Deloitte has introduced new AI capabilities in its Omnia platform to improve audits. Felt secured $15 million to advance its AI mapping platform, and Akka launched the Akka Agentic Platform for better AI agent predictability. Google identified a critical SQLite vulnerability with its AI agent, and SoftBank unveiled an autonomous AI system for businesses. Callidus Legal AI and Covenant raised funds to enhance AI legal services, and boost.ai is now available on AWS Marketplace. 66degrees appointed a new CTO, Trusty secured funding for AI estate management, and Bain & Company partnered with Dr. Andrew Ng for AI transformation. Ethiopia is using AI for credit scoring, ParadeDB challenges Elasticsearch with a Postgres extension, VirtuousAI launched BAIO for mid-market companies, FIC Global developed high-speed optical transceivers, and Datanoetic appointed Itay Haber as CEO.

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