Google's Speculative Cascades, AI Toll Systems, and BlackRock's £500m UK Investment - Daily AI Brief #283
September 15, 2025 -
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Meta has decided to halt the release of its new AI model in the EU, citing regulatory concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI's chair has addressed the potential of an AI bubble, highlighting the current market dynamics. Google has introduced Speculative Cascades, a new approach aimed at improving the efficiency of large language models.
OpenAI is collaborating with US and UK institutes to enhance AI security measures. In financial news, BlackRock plans to invest £500 million in UK data centers, signaling a significant commitment to expanding its infrastructure capabilities.
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Meta has decided to halt the release of its new AI model in the EU, citing regulatory concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI's chair has addressed the potential of an AI bubble, highlighting the current market dynamics. Google has introduced Speculative Cascades, a new approach aimed at improving the efficiency of large language models.
OpenAI is collaborating with US and UK institutes to enhance AI security measures. In financial news, BlackRock plans to invest £500 million in UK data centers, signaling a significant commitment to expanding its infrastructure capabilities.
Meta Halts EU Release of New AI Model
Meta has decided not to release its new multimodal AI model in the EU due to uncertainties surrounding GDPR regulations. The company will proceed with the launch in the UK, where regulatory challenges are less stringent. Read more
OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor on AI Bubble and Economy
Bret Taylor, board chair at OpenAI, compares the current AI landscape to the dot-com bubble, suggesting potential economic transformation despite possible financial losses. Read more
Google Unveils Speculative Cascades for LLMs
Google Research has introduced 'speculative cascades', a new technique designed to improve the efficiency and cost of large language model inference by combining existing methods and addressing their limitations. Read more
OpenAI Collaborates with US and UK Institutes for AI Security
OpenAI has announced a partnership with the US Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (UK AISI) to enhance AI system security. The collaboration aims to evaluate vulnerabilities and implement safeguards against misuse in areas like cybersecurity and biosecurity. Read more
BlackRock to Invest £500m in UK Data Centres
BlackRock plans to invest £500 million in UK data centres in collaboration with Digital Gravity Partners. This announcement coincides with Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. Read more
Other news
Cognizant has teamed up with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to develop an AI-driven tolling system, enhancing toll operations in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Cloudflare introduced Application Confidence Scores during AI Week 2025 to help organizations assess the safety of third-party AI applications.
- China to Host 2025 Arbitration Summit on AI
- Cognizant Partners with North Carolina Turnpike Authority for AI Toll System
- xAI Shifts Focus to Specialist AI Roles, Lays Off 500
- SiFive Unveils New RISC-V IP Products for AI
- Cloudflare Launches AI Application Confidence Scores
- Albania Appoints AI Minister to Tackle Corruption
- Pascal AI Secures $3.1 Million for AI Investment Platform
- Lila Sciences Secures $235 Million for AI Research
- Penske Media Sues Google Over AI Summaries
- encentive Raises €6.3M to Cut Industrial Energy Costs
- Genpact Recognized as Leader in Financial Crime Compliance
- North Korean Hackers Use AI for Deepfake Military ID
- UK and US to Finalize Tech Agreement on AI and More
- 21X Integrates Chainlink for Onchain Market Data
- Robo.ai Inc. Partners to Launch Industrial City in Dubai
- SuperX and Zhonhen Electric Launch Joint Venture for AI Data Center Power
- Armor Health and Antidote-AI Collaborate on AI in Correctional Healthcare
- Zetrix AI and Malaysia to Develop Shariah AI Standards
- Akamai Partners with Seraphic Security for Enhanced AI Security
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