Canva's $22.5M Acquisition, Nvidia's OpenAI Forecast, & Accenture's AI Layoffs - Daily AI Brief #294

September 27, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Canva has acquired MagicBrief for $22.5 million, expanding its capabilities in the design software market. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO predicts a multi-trillion-dollar future for OpenAI, highlighting the company's potential growth. Accenture plans to lay off staff who are unable to reskill on AI, reflecting the increasing importance of AI skills in the workforce.

Anthropic is planning a major workforce expansion in 2025, and OpenAI has partnered with Nvidia, Oracle, and SoftBank for AI expansion efforts. The White House has opposed microchip export restrictions, and a Lenovo report indicates that IT leaders are unprepared for AI-related cybercrime.
Canva Acquires MagicBrief for $22.5 Million
Australian design company Canva has acquired the advertising analytics startup MagicBrief for $22.5 million, as part of its strategy to prepare for a potential IPO next year. Read more
Nvidia CEO Predicts OpenAI's Multi-Trillion-Dollar Future
In a recent interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed his belief that OpenAI is poised to become a multi-trillion-dollar company. He also announced an expansion of Nvidia's partnership with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure. Read more
Accenture to Lay Off Staff Unable to Reskill on AI
Global consultancy firm Accenture plans to lay off employees who cannot adapt to AI technologies as part of its restructuring strategy, while also reporting a 7% revenue growth. Read more
South Korea Invests ₩530 Billion in AI Development
The South Korean government has launched a ₩530 billion initiative to support five local companies in creating AI models focused on the Korean language and culture, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign technologies. Read more
Anthropic Plans Major Workforce Expansion in 2025
AI startup Anthropic is set to significantly increase its international workforce and applied AI team by 2025, aiming to strengthen its global presence in response to competition. Read more
OpenAI Partners with Nvidia, Oracle, and SoftBank for AI Expansion
OpenAI has formed partnerships with Nvidia, Oracle, and SoftBank to invest trillions in expanding AI infrastructure. The collaboration includes significant investments to enhance data center capacity and the 'Stargate' project. Read more
White House Opposes Microchip Export Restrictions
The White House is opposing the GAIN AI Act, which proposes new restrictions on US microchip exports. Additionally, it has prioritized AI and quantum computing in the FY2027 R&D budget for innovation and national security. Read more
Lenovo Report: 65% of IT Leaders Unprepared for AI Cybercrime
A report by Lenovo indicates that 65% of IT leaders feel their cybersecurity measures are outdated against AI-driven cyberattacks, based on a survey of 600 IT executives. Read more
YouTube Music Tests AI Hosts for Music Commentary
YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that offer trivia and commentary on music tracks as part of YouTube Labs, a hub for AI experiments. This feature is currently available to a limited number of U.S. participants. Read more
Digital Legacy AI Introduces AI Vault for Asset Transfer
The founder of Digital Legacy AI has unveiled a new AI vault technology designed to facilitate secure digital asset transfers amid a significant generational wealth shift in the U.S. Read more
Groq and McLaren Racing Collaborate on AI for Formula 1
McLaren Racing has partnered with Groq to integrate AI technology into their Formula 1 operations, using Groq's custom LPU chip to enhance decision-making and processing power. Read more
ITU, Google, and will.i.am Launch AI Training in Africa
The International Telecommunication Union, Google, and musician will.i.am have initiated a program to provide AI and robotics training to students in several African countries, focusing on underserved communities. Read more
Corintis Raises $24M for Chip Cooling Tech
Swiss startup Corintis has secured $24 million in Series A funding to enhance chip cooling technology, aiming to significantly boost efficiency and reduce water consumption. Read more
Juicebox Secures $30M to Enhance AI Hiring Platform
Juicebox has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia to improve its AI-driven hiring platform, PeopleGPT. The company aims to streamline recruitment using natural language processing. Read more
Clarifai Introduces New Reasoning Engine
On September 25, 2025, Clarifai unveiled a reasoning engine aimed at enhancing AI model speed and reducing costs, promising twice the speed and 40% cost efficiency. Read more
Workato Launches AI Institute Alliance in Singapore
On September 22, 2025, Workato announced the AI Institute Alliance in Singapore to boost AI workforce development. The initiative collaborates with educational institutions to provide students with AI and automation skills, aligning with Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0. Read more
Nvidia Invests in OpenAI for AI Data Center Expansion
Nvidia has invested in OpenAI to fund the leasing of its GPUs for AI data centers, with potential investment reaching $100 billion. The initial $10 billion will aid in deploying OpenAI's first gigawatt of capacity by 2026. Read more
Microsoft's $6.2 Billion AI Deal in Norway
Microsoft has entered a $6.2 billion agreement with Nscale and Aker to enhance AI computing capacity in Norway, utilizing a renewable energy-powered data center. Read more
Baidu's Apollo Go Gets Dubai's First Autonomous Test Licenses
Apollo Go, a service by Baidu, has received Dubai's first batch of 50 autonomous driving test licenses, enabling open-road testing of its vehicles in designated areas since August. Read more
OpenAI Collaborates with Morocco on AI Research
Moroccan officials and OpenAI representatives have initiated discussions to collaborate on AI research and innovation, focusing on creating an AI ecosystem that respects Morocco's cultural values and societal needs. Read more
UN Launches AI Governance Initiatives
The United Nations has initiated efforts to establish international AI governance by introducing the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, focusing on creating comprehensive rules for AI technologies. Read more
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Pulse for Morning Briefs
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a feature that creates personalized morning reports summarizing key updates. Initially for Pro plan subscribers, it will expand to all users. Read more
CoreWeave Expands OpenAI Agreement to $22.4 Billion
CoreWeave has expanded its agreement with OpenAI, bringing the total contract value to approximately $22.4 billion. This expansion includes a new deal worth up to $6.5 billion to support OpenAI's AI model training and infrastructure. Read more
Salesforce Predicts AI's Impact on Holiday Sales
Salesforce forecasts that AI will contribute $263 billion to global holiday orders, emphasizing the importance of AI-first strategies for retailers. Read more
HUMAIN Launches Horizon Pro AI Laptop at Snapdragon Summit
HUMAIN has unveiled the Horizon Pro PC, a new AI-focused laptop, at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. The device features the Snapdragon X Elite processor and integrates the Arabic-first Saudi LLM 'ALLAM' for improved performance and privacy. Read more
Notion Reaches $500M Revenue with AI Tools
Notion has reached $500 million in annual revenue, driven by its AI features that attract over 50% of its customers. The company is competing with Microsoft and Google by launching custom AI agents. Read more

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