Meta's New AI VP, China's Underwater AI Data Center, and Anthropic's EU Code Signing - Daily AI Brief #236

July 22, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Anthropic is set to sign the EU AI Code of Practice, marking a significant step in aligning with European regulatory standards. Meanwhile, the European Commission is actively seeking members for its AI Act Advisory Forum to guide the implementation of AI regulations.

In other news, Meta has appointed a new VP for Generative AI to lead its Threads initiative, and Cartken is shifting its focus towards industrial robotics. Additionally, Deloitte and Palantir have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI capabilities, and NVIT has unveiled JerichoAI aimed at cost reduction.
European Commission Seeks Members for AI Act Advisory Forum
The European Commission is inviting applications for its AI Act Advisory Forum, which aims to involve diverse stakeholders in the responsible implementation of AI regulations. This initiative is part of a broader effort that includes the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. Read more
AWS and Meta Launch AI Startup Accelerator
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Meta have partnered to create a six-month accelerator program for 30 U.S. startups focused on developing applications using Meta's Llama AI models. The program offers $200,000 in AWS credits and engineering support, with applications open until August 8, 2025. Read more
OpenAI Partners with UK Government to Enhance AI Investment
The UK government and OpenAI have formed a strategic partnership to boost AI investment and improve public services, focusing on sectors such as justice, defense, and education. Read more
Anthropic Signs EU AI Code of Practice
On July 21, 2025, Anthropic announced its intention to sign the European Union's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aiming to enhance transparency and safety in AI development. Read more

Other news

Meta has appointed Connor Hayes as the new Vice President for Generative AI to lead Threads, while Cartken shifts its focus from food delivery to industrial robotics, partnering with Mitsubishi. Deloitte and Palantir have formed a strategic AI alliance to enhance enterprise functions, and NVIT launched JerichoAI to optimize cloud costs. Researchers at Technische Universität Dresden propose new AI regulations in healthcare, and Regard introduces an AI platform for patient documentation. Blaxel raises $7.3 million for AI cloud infrastructure, and Rune Technologies secures $24 million for AI military logistics. Subsplash is acquired by Roper Technologies, and Safe Pro will provide AI drone tech for US Indo-Pacific missions. The Chinese Academy of Sciences develops AI for fusion reactor safety, and the Delhi Government proposes an industrial policy with AI incentives.

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