Meta's $29B AI Data Center, OpenAI's GPT-5 Hurdles, and Apple's Talent Drain - Daily AI Brief #252
August 09, 2025 -
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OpenAI is addressing issues with the rollout of GPT-5, while Apple is facing a loss of AI talent to competitors. In other news, D-Tools has secured a $12 million Series C investment.
Additionally, Microsoft plans to end its Lens app and shift users to Copilot AI. Andreessen Horowitz has invested $200 million in AI startup Periodic Labs, and Meta has secured $29 billion for an AI data center in Louisiana.
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OpenAI is addressing issues with the rollout of GPT-5, while Apple is facing a loss of AI talent to competitors. In other news, D-Tools has secured a $12 million Series C investment.
Additionally, Microsoft plans to end its Lens app and shift users to Copilot AI. Andreessen Horowitz has invested $200 million in AI startup Periodic Labs, and Meta has secured $29 billion for an AI data center in Louisiana.
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D-Tools Secures $12M Series C Investment
D-Tools has announced a $12 million Series C investment led by John Heyman through his company StellarIQ, with continued support from Greybull Stewardship. This funding aims to enhance D-Tools' software solutions and integrate advanced AI technologies. Read more
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Other news
Microsoft is set to discontinue its Lens app, redirecting users to Copilot AI, while Andreessen Horowitz invests $200 million in Periodic Labs to advance AI in material science. Meta secures $29 billion for its AI data center in Louisiana, and SoftBank acquires Foxconn's Ohio EV plant for AI projects. Pinterest CEO discusses AI shopping, and Google introduces a new active learning method to reduce training data needs. Capacity raises $92 million and acquires two companies, and Weilliptic launches WeilChain for AI and blockchain integration.
- Microsoft to End Microsoft Lens App, Shift to Copilot AI
- Andreessen Horowitz Invests $200 Million in AI Startup Periodic Labs
- Meta Secures $29 Billion for AI Data Center in Louisiana
- SoftBank Buys Foxconn's Ohio EV Plant for AI Project
- Pinterest CEO on AI Shopping and User Concerns
- Google's New Active Learning Method Reduces Training Data Needs
- Capacity Secures $92M and Acquires Two Companies
- Weilliptic Introduces WeilChain for AI and Blockchain Integration
- Kustomer Raises $30 Million for AI Platform
- Litmus7 Inc Opens AGI Hub 'Advait' in India
- LitXchange Files AI-Investing Patent and Launches New Products
- Litera Invests in Postilize for Legal Tech Innovation
- OpenArt Introduces AI Video Creation Feature
- OpenAI Expands Compute for GPT-5 Launch
- Stibo Systems Achieves Microsoft AI Partner Designations
- Doximity Acquires Pathway Medical for $63 Million
- Deepfake AI Market to Reach $41.36 Billion by 2032
- Lava Payments Raises $5.8 Million for AI Wallets
- US AI Appoints New Vice President
- Decart Valued at $3.1 Billion After $100 Million Funding
- Krutrim and Cloudera Partner to Boost AI in India
- BluSky AI Inc. Appoints New Chief AI and Growth Officer
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