Anthropic & Chan Zuckerberg Team Up, Modular Challenges Nvidia, Oracle's $15B AI Deal - Daily AI Brief #292
September 25, 2025 -
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In today's edition, Anthropic has partnered with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to enhance AI education for K–12 students. Meanwhile, Modular has raised $250 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI hardware market. Oracle is planning to raise $15 billion for an AI deal with OpenAI, and SAP has teamed up with OpenAI to develop AI solutions for the German public sector.
Additionally, Patmos is expanding its AI datacenter in Kansas City, and OpenAI is working with Oracle and SoftBank to establish a new AI data center in Ohio. Microsoft is integrating Anthropic models into its 365 Copilot, and Cohere has secured $100 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $7 billion. Google has launched a new AI mood board app called Mixboard and introduced the Data Commons MCP Server.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Anthropic has partnered with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to enhance AI education for K–12 students. Meanwhile, Modular has raised $250 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI hardware market. Oracle is planning to raise $15 billion for an AI deal with OpenAI, and SAP has teamed up with OpenAI to develop AI solutions for the German public sector.
Additionally, Patmos is expanding its AI datacenter in Kansas City, and OpenAI is working with Oracle and SoftBank to establish a new AI data center in Ohio. Microsoft is integrating Anthropic models into its 365 Copilot, and Cohere has secured $100 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $7 billion. Google has launched a new AI mood board app called Mixboard and introduced the Data Commons MCP Server.
Anthropic and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Partner for K–12 AI Education
The collaboration between Anthropic and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative aims to address challenges in integrating AI tools in K–12 education, focusing on ethical usage and equitable access. Read more
Modular Raises $250 Million to Compete with Nvidia
AI startup Modular has secured $250 million in funding to enhance its position in the AI chip market, aiming to challenge Nvidia. Read more
Oracle to Raise $15 Billion for AI Deal with OpenAI
Oracle is planning to raise $15 billion through corporate bond sales to fund its AI infrastructure agreement with OpenAI. The bond sale may be split into several parts, following a major contract for compute resources. Read more
SAP and OpenAI Partner for German Public Sector AI
On September 24, 2025, SAP SE and OpenAI announced a partnership to launch 'OpenAI for Germany', focusing on integrating AI into Germany's public sector with an emphasis on data sovereignty and security. Read more
Patmos Expands AI Datacenter in Kansas City
Patmos has announced an expansion of its AI datacenter in Kansas City, Missouri, adding 10MW of new colocation space to support AI infrastructure. Read more
OpenAI CEO Envisions AI as Universal Infrastructure
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared a vision for AI to become as ubiquitous as electricity, highlighting the need for substantial infrastructure and investment. Read more
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank to Open AI Data Center in Ohio
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Group Corp have announced the opening of an AI data center in Lordstown, Ohio, as part of the $500 billion Stargate project. The facility will be located at the former GM plant and is set to be operational next year. Read more
Microsoft Integrates Anthropic Models into 365 Copilot
Microsoft has integrated Anthropic models into Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering users enhanced options for tasks like research and agent creation. Read more
Cohere Raises $100 Million, Valued at $7 Billion
Cohere has secured an additional $100 million in funding, elevating its valuation to $7 billion. This investment will aid in advancing its enterprise AI technology and expanding global operations. Read more
DeepSeek Study Highlights AI Safety Risks
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has published a study in Nature journal, highlighting safety risks in its AI models, including vulnerabilities to 'jailbreaking' attacks. Read more
OpenAI Expands Stargate Project and Seeks Financing
OpenAI has expanded its Stargate project to include data center projects and plans to pursue debt financing for AI chips. Read more
Google Launches AI Mood Board App Mixboard
Google has introduced Mixboard, an AI-driven app for creating mood boards using text prompts and AI-generated images. The app is in public beta in the U.S. and aims to rival Pinterest. Read more
Google Introduces Data Commons MCP Server for AI
Google has launched the Data Commons Model Context Protocol Server, enabling developers and AI systems to access structured real-world data using natural language. Read more
Google's 15MW Power Deal with Jera for Inzai Data Center
Google has entered into a 15MW virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Jera to provide non-fossil fuel certificates for its data center in Inzai, Japan, utilizing solar energy from a project by West Holdings Corporation. Read more
Oracle Unveils AI Solution for Agriculture
Oracle has launched its Government Data Intelligence for Agriculture, an AI tool aimed at enhancing food security by analyzing agricultural data for better monitoring and forecasting. Read more
Micron Achieves Record Revenue in Q4 FY 2025
Micron reported record revenues of $11.32 billion in Q4 FY 2025, driven by increased DRAM demand from hyperscalers. The company saw a significant year-over-year revenue increase, largely attributed to AI technology advancements. Read more
Databricks Partners with OpenAI in $100 Million Deal
Databricks has announced a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to integrate OpenAI's models, including GPT-5, into its data platform and AI product, Agent Bricks. The $100 million deal aims to enhance enterprise adoption of AI tools. Read more
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