Spotify's Conversational AI, OpenAI's Study Mode, and Anthropic's $170B Valuation - Daily AI Brief #243
July 30, 2025 -
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In this edition, Spotify is exploring conversational voice AI as discussed in their recent earnings call. OpenAI has introduced a new Study Mode in ChatGPT, enhancing its capabilities for educational purposes. Meanwhile, Microsoft is negotiating extended access to OpenAI technology, and Anthropic is nearing a $170 billion valuation with new funding. Groq is planning a $600 million fundraising round at a $6 billion valuation.
Additionally, Teramount has raised $50 million for optical connectivity in AI, and Paradigm Robotics secured $3.5 million for developing a robot for fire departments. PwC and Bigle have partnered to improve legal processes in Spain, while NTT DATA and Mistral AI are collaborating on enterprise AI solutions. JotPsych has secured $5 million for AI-driven EHR development, and Google's NotebookLM now includes video overviews.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In this edition, Spotify is exploring conversational voice AI as discussed in their recent earnings call. OpenAI has introduced a new Study Mode in ChatGPT, enhancing its capabilities for educational purposes. Meanwhile, Microsoft is negotiating extended access to OpenAI technology, and Anthropic is nearing a $170 billion valuation with new funding. Groq is planning a $600 million fundraising round at a $6 billion valuation.
Additionally, Teramount has raised $50 million for optical connectivity in AI, and Paradigm Robotics secured $3.5 million for developing a robot for fire departments. PwC and Bigle have partnered to improve legal processes in Spain, while NTT DATA and Mistral AI are collaborating on enterprise AI solutions. JotPsych has secured $5 million for AI-driven EHR development, and Google's NotebookLM now includes video overviews.
Spotify Explores Conversational Voice AI in Earnings Call
During its earnings call, Spotify discussed potential advancements in voice AI technology aimed at creating a more conversational user interface. Read more
OpenAI Introduces Study Mode in ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched a new Study Mode in ChatGPT, aimed at enhancing student learning by promoting critical thinking through guiding questions rather than direct answers. This feature will soon be available to OpenAI's Edu subscribers. Read more
Microsoft Negotiates Ongoing Access to OpenAI Tech
Microsoft is in advanced talks with OpenAI to ensure continued access to its technology, even after the potential achievement of advanced general intelligence (AGI). Read more
Anthropic Nears $170 Billion Valuation with New Funding
Anthropic is reportedly close to securing a funding round between $3 billion and $5 billion, potentially raising its valuation to $170 billion. The funding is led by Iconiq Capital, with possible contributions from the Qatar Investment Authority and Singapore's GIC. Read more
Groq Plans $600 Million Fundraising at $6 Billion Valuation
AI chip startup Groq is reportedly in talks to raise $600 million, aiming for a valuation of nearly $6 billion. The funding round is led by Disruptive. Read more
Other news
Teramount has raised $50 million to advance optical connectivity for AI, while Paradigm Robotics secured $3.5 million to enhance its Fire Department Robot. In Spain, PwC and Bigle are partnering to improve legal processes through automation. NTT DATA and Mistral AI are collaborating on integrating generative AI models into IT services. JotPsych has raised $5 million to develop an AI-driven Electronic Health Record, and Google has added Video Overviews to NotebookLM.
- Teramount Raises $50 Million for Optical Connectivity in AI
- Paradigm Robotics Secures $3.5 Million for Fire Department Robot
- PwC and Bigle Partner to Improve Legal Processes in Spain
- NTT DATA and Mistral AI Collaborate on Enterprise AI
- JotPsych Secures $5M for AI-Driven EHR Development
- Google's NotebookLM Adds Video Overviews
- HubSpot Introduces CRM Connector for Anthropic's Claude AI
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- Harmonic Launches AI Chatbot Aristotle for Math Reasoning
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