Fractal Analytics Lands $170M, OpenAI Shines at Math Olympiad, Gates & Ballmer Pledge $1B for AI - Daily AI Brief #235
July 21, 2025 -
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In today's edition, OpenAI's LLM has demonstrated exceptional performance at the Math Olympiad, showcasing its capabilities in complex problem-solving. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI is set to preinstall the Comet AI Browser on smartphones, aiming to enhance user experience with advanced AI features.
The Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group have pledged $1 billion to develop AI tools, while Visionary Machines has secured $3.5 million for defense technology advancements. Additionally, Reply has launched prebuilt AI applications designed for enterprise use.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, OpenAI's LLM has demonstrated exceptional performance at the Math Olympiad, showcasing its capabilities in complex problem-solving. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI is set to preinstall the Comet AI Browser on smartphones, aiming to enhance user experience with advanced AI features.
The Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group have pledged $1 billion to develop AI tools, while Visionary Machines has secured $3.5 million for defense technology advancements. Additionally, Reply has launched prebuilt AI applications designed for enterprise use.
OpenAI's LLM Excels at Math Olympiad
OpenAI's experimental language model achieved gold medal-level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad, solving five out of six problems. Read more
Perplexity AI to Preinstall Comet AI Browser on Smartphones
Perplexity AI is negotiating with mobile manufacturers to preinstall its Comet AI browser on smartphones. The initiative aims to increase user engagement and compete with established browsers like Google Chrome. Read more
Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group Pledge $1 Billion for AI Tools
The Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group have announced a US$1 billion commitment over 15 years to develop AI tools for public defenders, parole officers, and social workers. Read more
Visionary Machines Secures $3.5 Million for Defence Tech
Sydney-based startup Visionary Machines has raised $3.5 million to advance its defence technology, focusing on autonomous driving and drone-detection for military vehicles. Read more
Reply Launches Prebuilt AI Apps for Enterprises
On July 17, 2025, Reply announced the launch of Prebuilt AI Apps to help enterprises adopt Generative AI. These apps aim to enhance information access, decision-making, and efficiency in sectors like insurance and HR. Read more
Other news
Fractal Analytics has secured $170 million in funding, setting the stage for a potential IPO, while Pronto has acquired SafeAI to enhance its autonomous vehicle technology. Windward and SGTraDex have partnered to improve digital trade finance solutions, and Q.ANT has raised €62 million to advance photonic computing. Meanwhile, Heartflow's AI software is influencing heart care decisions, and NeuralBase has secured a $2 million investment to develop AI applications for smart infrastructure.
- Fractal Analytics Secures $170 Million Funding
- Pronto Acquires SafeAI to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Tech
- Windward and SGTraDex Partner for Digital Trade Finance
- Q.ANT Secures €62 Million for Photonic Computing
- Heartflow's AI Software Influences Heart Care Decisions
- NeuralBase Secures $2 Million Investment from Fifth Wall
- Texas Law on Electronic Health Records and AI
- Mizuho and SoftBank Partner for AI Efficiency
- Warden AI Secures $1.6M for HR AI Bias and Regulation
- AI2 Incubator Secures $80 Million for New Fund
- Microsoft and Idaho National Lab Use AI for Nuclear Permits
- BlackRock and Blackstone Acquire Utilities for AI Power Needs
- Exodigo Secures $96 Million in Series B Funding
- YUAN High-Tech Launches Pandora Edge AI Platform
- Activate Capital Invests in XNRGY for Data Center Cooling
- QpiAI Raises $32 Million for Quantum Computing
- Lansweeper Acquires Redjack
- U.S. States Propose AI Regulations in Insurance
- Zucca Secures $5M for AI-Driven Product Development
- Microsoft Restructures Leadership in West Africa
- Wandercraft Raises $137 Million and Partners with NVIDIA
- India Launches AI-Powered Traditional Knowledge Library
- UK VC Investment Hits Five-Year Low Despite AI Growth
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