Salesforce's Missionforce Launch, OpenAI's New ChatGPT Rules, and MicroFactory's Robot Factory - Daily AI Brief #285

September 17, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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CodeRabbit has secured $60 million in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth. Meanwhile, Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol, a new system designed to facilitate AI purchases. MicroFactory has unveiled a compact robot factory, aiming to streamline production processes.

Salesforce has launched Missionforce for national security applications, and YouTube has rolled out new studio features to enhance user experience. Additionally, OpenAI has set new rules for ChatGPT usage by individuals under 18, and Gemini has topped the App Store charts with its AI model, Nano Banana.
Gemini App Tops Charts After AI Model Launch
The mobile app Gemini has climbed to the top of global app store charts following the launch of its AI image editor model, Nano Banana, with a significant increase in downloads and revenue. Read more
CodeRabbit Secures $60M in Series B Funding
AI code review startup CodeRabbit has successfully raised $60 million in Series B funding, elevating its valuation to $550 million. The company, founded in 2023, focuses on improving code review processes for AI-generated code. Read more
Google Introduces Agent Payments Protocol for AI Purchases
On September 16, 2025, Google announced the launch of the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open protocol to facilitate secure AI-driven purchases. Supported by over 60 merchants and financial institutions, AP2 aims to standardize transactions for enhanced security and traceability. Read more
MicroFactory Unveils Compact Robot Factory
San Francisco-based startup MicroFactory has developed a compact robot factory capable of learning manufacturing tasks through human demonstrations. The system is designed for precision tasks and aims to simplify robot training. Read more
Silicon Valley's Focus on Reinforcement Learning for AI
Silicon Valley is increasingly investing in reinforcement learning environments to improve AI agent training. This trend is leading to the rise of startups like Mechanize and Prime Intellect, with companies such as Surge and Mercor also joining the movement. Read more
Salesforce Introduces Missionforce for National Security
Salesforce has announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce, aimed at integrating AI into defense workflows in personnel, logistics, and decision-making. Read more
YouTube Unveils New Studio Features
YouTube has announced several new features for YouTube Studio, including an AI chatbot for creator support, a likeness detection tool, and collaboration tools for creators. Read more
OpenAI Sets New ChatGPT Rules for Minors
OpenAI has implemented new restrictions for ChatGPT users under 18, aiming to enhance safety by limiting discussions on sensitive topics such as sexual content and self-harm. Read more

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VeriPark has been recognized by Microsoft for its exceptional sales and innovation, earning a place in the AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for 2025-2026. Meanwhile, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is enhancing its position as an AI cooperation hub targeting ASEAN markets, with the Nanning-Zhongguancun innovation base showcasing over 110 high-tech innovations.

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