Anthropic's $13B Raise, OpenAI Buys Statsig, and Microsoft's Free AI for US Gov - Daily AI Brief #273
September 03, 2025 -
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In today's edition, ASML is exploring the Indian market as part of Prime Minister Modi's push to enhance the chip industry. Meanwhile, Amazon has announced a $4.4 billion investment in new data centers in New Zealand. Anthropic has raised $13 billion, reaching a valuation of $183 billion.
Microsoft is providing its Copilot AI for free to the US government, and OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion. Additionally, Apple's AI Robotics lead, Jian Zhang, has joined Meta, and OpenAI plans to implement GPT-5 for sensitive conversations.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, ASML is exploring the Indian market as part of Prime Minister Modi's push to enhance the chip industry. Meanwhile, Amazon has announced a $4.4 billion investment in new data centers in New Zealand. Anthropic has raised $13 billion, reaching a valuation of $183 billion.
Microsoft is providing its Copilot AI for free to the US government, and OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion. Additionally, Apple's AI Robotics lead, Jian Zhang, has joined Meta, and OpenAI plans to implement GPT-5 for sensitive conversations.
ASML Explores Business in India Amid Modi's Chip Industry Push
ASML Holding NV, a Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, is exploring business opportunities in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes the establishment of a domestic chip industry. The company's CEO announced plans for collaboration with Indian firms during the Semicon India summit. Read more
Amazon to Invest $4.4 Billion in New Zealand Data Centers
Amazon has announced its plan to invest over NZ$7.5 billion in data centers in New Zealand, aiming to boost local employment and GDP while expanding cloud services. Read more
Anthropic Raises $13 Billion, Valued at $183 Billion
AI company Anthropic has raised $13 billion in a Series F funding round, boosting its valuation to $183 billion. The funds will support enterprise adoption, safety research, and international expansion. Read more
Microsoft Provides Free Copilot AI to US Government
Microsoft has announced a deal with the US General Services Administration to offer free access to its Copilot AI services for federal workers, potentially saving $3.1 billion in the first year. Read more
OpenAI Acquires Statsig for $1.1 Billion
OpenAI has acquired the product testing startup Statsig in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal. Vijaye Raji, founder and CEO of Statsig, will become the new CTO of Applications at OpenAI. Read more
Apple's AI Robotics Lead Joins Meta
Jian Zhang, the lead AI researcher for robotics at Apple, has departed to join Meta. This is part of a broader trend of AI talent leaving Apple for other companies. Read more
OpenAI to Implement GPT-5 for Sensitive Conversations
OpenAI plans to route sensitive conversations to GPT-5 and introduce parental controls following safety incidents. This move aims to enhance safety by allowing parents to manage AI interactions and receive notifications for signs of distress. Read more
Other news
Citi's latest whitepaper highlights the anticipated transformation of the global post-trade industry through digital assets and AI adoption. Meanwhile, SAP has expanded its Sovereign Cloud offerings in Europe to bolster AI innovation and support digital sovereignty with secure cloud solutions.
- Citi Predicts Transformation in Post-Trade Industry
- SAP Expands Sovereign Cloud in Europe
- Cyted Health Raises €37M for AI Cancer Detection
- Nuffield Holdings Appoints New Shareholders
- Nokia Partners with Extreme Broadband for Malaysian AI Data Centers
- Hugo Larochelle Named Scientific Director at Mila
- 216 Capital Invests in Addvocate.AI for AI Sales Enhancement
- Engagedly Acquires Butterfly.ai
- Lunit Chosen as AI Partner for Breast Screening in Spain
- Lazard Appoints Dmitry Shevelenko to Board
- Amazon Introduces Lens Live for Real-Time Shopping
- CISA and NREL Explore Geothermal Storage for Data Centers
- Mobileum and NOHOLD Form AI Alliance for Telecom
- Nvidia Acquires AI Startup Solver
- Siemens and Snowflake Partner for IT/OT Integration
- OpenEvidence Evaluates $6 Billion Valuation Offers
- Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Develop NOMAD UGV
- Predoc Raises $30M for AI Healthcare Automation
- Intella Secures $12.5M in Series A Funding
- Zopa Acquires Rvvup to Boost Retail Finance
- ENGIE and Prometheus Partner for AI Data Centers in Texas
- Ernst & Young Opens Databricks Center in Mexico City
- Gravity Unveils Orion AI Platform for Enterprises
- New Era Energy & Thunderhead Sign Agreement for Texas AI Data Center
- Sierra to Raise $350 Million Led by Greenoaks Capital
- Nukkleus Inc. Plans to Acquire Tiltan Software for $14 Million
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