Tesla's $16.5B Samsung Deal, Google's SensorLM, and AI Alliances in China - Daily AI Brief #242
July 29, 2025 -
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Dropzone AI has secured $37 million to enhance AI SOC analysts, while Sam Altman addresses concerns about confidentiality in ChatGPT therapy use. In other developments, BBC News has appointed Anjali Kapoor as Director of AI, and Bloomberg AI engineers have introduced a new tool-calling methodology.
In additional news, Google Research has unveiled SensorLM for wearable data, and Chinese Tech Giants are forming AI alliances amid US restrictions. Positron AI has raised $51.6 million in Series A funding, and Sawt has secured $1 million for voice AI in Saudi Arabia. Preamble has released AI security research and a toolkit, while Sayari has acquired Mirato for AI risk management.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Dropzone AI has secured $37 million to enhance AI SOC analysts, while Sam Altman addresses concerns about confidentiality in ChatGPT therapy use. In other developments, BBC News has appointed Anjali Kapoor as Director of AI, and Bloomberg AI engineers have introduced a new tool-calling methodology.
In additional news, Google Research has unveiled SensorLM for wearable data, and Chinese Tech Giants are forming AI alliances amid US restrictions. Positron AI has raised $51.6 million in Series A funding, and Sawt has secured $1 million for voice AI in Saudi Arabia. Preamble has released AI security research and a toolkit, while Sayari has acquired Mirato for AI risk management.
Dropzone AI Secures $37 Million for AI SOC Analysts
Dropzone AI has raised $37 million to further develop its autonomous AI security operations center analysts and enhance partnerships. The funding round was led by Theory Ventures. Read more
Sam Altman on Lack of Confidentiality in ChatGPT Therapy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned users that conversations with ChatGPT do not have legal confidentiality, especially in therapeutic contexts. He pointed out the potential for user chats to be disclosed in legal situations due to the absence of a legal framework for AI interactions. Read more
BBC News Appoints Anjali Kapoor as Director of AI
Anjali Kapoor has been appointed as the Director of AI, Innovation and Growth at BBC News, transitioning from her role at Meta. Her focus will be on AI adoption and audience growth. Read more
Bloomberg AI Engineers Present New Tool-Calling Methodology at ACL 2025
Researchers from Bloomberg LP introduced a new methodology to improve tool utilization efficiency in large language model agents at the ACL 2025 conference. The study emphasizes optimizing agent prompts and tool descriptions to minimize computational demands. Read more
Other news
Google Research has unveiled SensorLM, a model for interpreting wearable sensor data, while Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu form alliances to counter US restrictions. Positron AI raised $51.6 million to advance its hardware, and Sawt secured $1 million for its voice AI platform in Saudi Arabia. Preamble released a security toolkit addressing AI threats, and Sayari acquired Mirato to enhance AI risk management. Meanwhile, Google launched an AI-powered search experiment, and Sphere Entertainment is using AI to enhance 'The Wizard of Oz' for a Las Vegas screening.
- Google Research Unveils SensorLM for Wearable Data
- Chinese Tech Giants Form Alliances for AI Ecosystem
- Positron AI Raises $51.6 Million in Series A Funding
- Sawt Secures $1 Million for Voice AI in Saudi Arabia
- Preamble Releases AI Security Research and Toolkit
- Sayari Acquires Mirato for AI Risk Management
- Google Launches AI-Powered Web Guide Search Experiment
- Sphere Entertainment Uses AI to Enhance 'The Wizard of Oz'
- Nxera to Train and Hire 500 for AI Roles in Singapore
- TakeUp Secures $11M Series A Funding for AI Platform
- Intel Delays Projects in Germany and Poland
- Google Launches Opal for AI Mini-App Creation
- Apera AI Secures Series A Funding and Expands Leadership
- Zhipu AI Launches Open-Source GLM 4.5 Model
- DOGE Develops AI Tool to Reduce Federal Regulations
- Bell Canada and Cohere Partner for AI Solutions in Canada
- Trend Micro and Google Cloud Expand AI Cybersecurity Collaboration
- CoAsia SEMI and Rebellions Partner on AI Chiplet Development
- VisionWave Secures $50M for AI Defense Solutions
- Tesla Signs $16.5 Billion Chip Deal with Samsung
- TCS to Cut 2% of Workforce, Affecting 12,200 Jobs
- Neuralink Collaborates on AI Bionic Eye Project
- PONY AI Gains Permit for Driverless Robotaxi in Shanghai
- LG Uplus Partners with OpenAI for AI Contact Center Solutions
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