Anthropic Expands in India, GitHub's Copilot CLI Debuts, and US Rejects AI Oversight - Daily AI Brief #295

September 30, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Anthropic is expanding its operations in India as OpenAI enters the market. Meanwhile, Black Forest Labs is seeking $200-$300 million in funding at a $4 billion valuation. Friend AI has invested $1 million in advertising in the NYC subway system.

GitHub has introduced Copilot CLI for terminal use, and the US has rejected a UN proposal for AI oversight. Bank of America has launched AI insights on its CashPro App, and Linker Finance has partnered with Advanced Fraud Solutions.
Anthropic Plans Expansion in India
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is planning to expand its operations in India by hiring a country lead, aligning with OpenAI's anticipated market entry by 2025. Read more
Black Forest Labs Seeks $200-$300 Million Funding at $4 Billion Valuation
German AI start-up Black Forest Labs is in talks to raise significant funding, targeting a valuation of $4 billion. The company is known for its AI-driven image generation technology and has previously raised funds at a $1 billion valuation. Read more
AI Startup Friend Invests $1 Million in NYC Subway Ads
AI startup Friend has invested over $1 million in a subway advertising campaign in New York City, featuring more than 11,000 ads. The campaign promotes their wearable AI device, which has faced criticism for its surveillance capabilities. Read more
GitHub Introduces Copilot CLI for Terminal
The GitHub Copilot CLI is now available in public preview, offering AI-driven coding support directly within the terminal environment. Read more
US Rejects UN AI Oversight Proposal
The United States has declined proposals for international oversight of AI at the UN General Assembly, citing the need for sovereign control to encourage innovation and ensure national security. Read more
Bank of America Introduces AI Insights on CashPro App
Bank of America has launched Capital Markets Insights on its CashPro App, offering U.S. clients AI-driven market and issuance data to aid in debt issuance decisions. Read more
Linker Finance Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions
Linker Finance has partnered with Advanced Fraud Solutions to integrate fraud intelligence into its banking solutions for community banks, enhancing real-time fraud detection and reducing losses. Read more
Viva Biotech Wins 2025 APAC Award for AI Drug Discovery
Viva Biotech has been recognized with the Frost & Sullivan 2025 APAC Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its AI-driven drug discovery platforms, highlighting its advancements in pharmaceutical R&D. Read more
Thunes Introduces Pay-to-Banks for Swift Payments
Thunes has launched its Pay-to-Banks solution, enabling faster cross-border payments through the Swift network without additional integration, connecting 11,000 banks globally. Read more
Nigeria SEC Warns of AI-Driven Investment Scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has alerted investors about a surge in AI-generated investment scams, highlighting illegal operations by platforms like CBEX, Silverkuun, and TOFRO. Read more
Santander UK Implements AI to Fight Human Trafficking
Santander UK has adopted an AI tool from ThetaRay to aid in human trafficking investigations, providing leads to the UK's National Crime Agency by analyzing customer transactions for suspicious patterns. Read more
Cloudflare Launches Open-Source AI Platform VibeSDK
On September 23, 2025, Cloudflare introduced VibeSDK, an open-source platform designed to simplify application development with AI-driven code generation and one-click deployment. Read more
Paid Raises $21.6 Million Seed Round
Paid, a London-based startup, has raised $21.6 million in a seed round led by Lightspeed. The company offers a results-based billing model for AI agents. Read more
Fivetran in Talks to Acquire dbt Labs
Fivetran is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire dbt Labs, aiming to combine their data management and analytics capabilities. The potential deal could be valued between $5 billion and $10 billion. Read more
Accenture to Acquire Orlade Group for Project Management
Accenture plans to acquire Orlade Group, a French advisory and project management firm, to boost its services in sectors like energy and defense. The acquisition will enhance Accenture's capabilities in Europe and North America. Read more
Anthropic Appoints Chris Ciauri as Managing Director of International
Anthropic has appointed Chris Ciauri as Managing Director of International, as part of its strategy to expand its global presence in enterprise AI. The company plans to open new offices in Europe and Asia, responding to increased demand for its AI model, Claude. Read more
Canada Launches AI Strategy Task Force
The Government of Canada has initiated an AI Strategy Task Force to create a national AI strategy, with public feedback being collected over a 30-day period starting October 1, 2025. Read more
HCLTech Report Highlights AI Challenges in Payments Industry
A report by HCLTech reveals that while AI is widely used in the payments industry, there are significant concerns about its risks and effectiveness, particularly in fraud detection. The report also points out governance and infrastructure challenges, with many organizations lacking formal AI policies. Read more
Linklaters Adopts Legora's AI Platform Firmwide
Linklaters has announced the implementation of Legora, a Generative AI platform, across all 30 of its offices to enhance workflows and improve client services. Read more

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