Groq Expands Globally, OpenAI Acquires Roi, & BlackRock's $40B Data Center Deal - Daily AI Brief #300
October 04, 2025 -
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Groq has announced a global expansion of its data centers, aiming to enhance its infrastructure capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI has acquired Roi to bolster its personalized AI offerings. In another development, Hitachi and OpenAI are collaborating on AI data center infrastructure, marking a significant partnership in the tech industry.
AT&T has launched a new AI system designed for network optimization, and PostSig has secured $4.1 million to advance its AI business document platform. Cerebras Systems has decided to withdraw its IPO following a successful funding round, and BlackRock is nearing a $40 billion deal for Aligned Data Centers.
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Groq has announced a global expansion of its data centers, aiming to enhance its infrastructure capabilities. Meanwhile, OpenAI has acquired Roi to bolster its personalized AI offerings. In another development, Hitachi and OpenAI are collaborating on AI data center infrastructure, marking a significant partnership in the tech industry.
Groq to Expand with New Data Centers Globally
Groq, a U.S.-based AI startup, is planning to establish over a dozen new data centers next year as part of its global expansion strategy. The company aims to open its first center in Asia this year, adding to its existing locations in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, and Europe. Read more
OpenAI Acquires Roi for Personalized AI
OpenAI has acquired Roi, a personal finance app, with its CEO joining OpenAI. Roi will cease operations in 2025, aligning with OpenAI's focus on personalized AI. Read more
Hitachi and OpenAI Collaborate on AI Data Center Infrastructure
Hitachi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI to provide power transmission and distribution equipment for OpenAI's global AI data centers. This partnership also involves integrating OpenAI's large language model into Hitachi's Lumada digital platform. Read more
AT&T Launches AI-Powered Geo Modeler for Network Optimization
The AT&T Geo Modeler is a new AI system designed to enhance network optimization and planning by simulating network coverage under various conditions. It aims to maintain connectivity during natural disasters and improve overall network performance. Read more
PostSig Secures $4.1 Million in Seed Funding
PostSig has raised $4.1 million in Seed funding led by Differential Ventures to enhance its AI-native platform for business document management, with an initial focus on capital markets. Read more
Cerebras Systems Withdraws IPO After Funding Round
Cerebras Systems Inc., an AI chipmaker, has decided to withdraw its IPO registration following a significant $1.1 billion funding round, which values the company at $8.1 billion. Read more
BlackRock Nears $40 Billion Deal for Aligned Data Centers
BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners is close to acquiring Aligned Data Centers for around US$40 billion. The acquisition highlights a significant move in the AI sector. Read more
OpenAI's Sora App Tops US App Store
OpenAI's Sora app, focused on AI video creation, quickly reached the No. 1 spot on Apple's US App Store after its launch, with 164,000 installs in just two days. Read more
Supabase Valued at $5 Billion After Series E Funding
On October 3, 2025, Supabase announced it reached a $5 billion valuation after securing $100 million in Series E funding led by Accel and Peak XV. Read more
Unconventional, Inc. Seeks $5B Valuation with Andreessen Horowitz Backing
Naveen Rao's new startup, Unconventional, Inc., is raising $1 billion to develop a new type of computer, with backing from Andreessen Horowitz and other investors. Read more
Terra Robotics Secures €1.8 Million for Laser Weeding Tech
Terra Robotics has raised nearly €1.8 million to commercialize its laser weeding system, aiming to reduce herbicide use and manual labor in agriculture. Read more
Zayo and Equinix Unveil AI Infrastructure Blueprint
Zayo and Equinix have launched the AI Infrastructure Blueprint, a framework to improve AI workloads by defining network and data center roles. This initiative aims to guide neocloud and AI providers in scaling operations efficiently. Read more
OpenAI and Samsung Collaborate on AI Data Centers
OpenAI has partnered with four affiliates of Samsung to enhance global AI data center infrastructure. The collaboration includes advanced semiconductor solutions and developing floating data centers to reduce carbon emissions. Read more
Fujitsu and NVIDIA Collaborate on AI Infrastructure
On October 4, 2025, Fujitsu and NVIDIA announced an expanded collaboration to develop a full-stack AI infrastructure aimed at enhancing competitiveness in sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. Read more
Lightspeed and UC Berkeley Partner for AI Support
Lightspeed Venture Partners has teamed up with UC Berkeley’s Sky Computing Lab to aid AI-focused startups and research. The collaboration involves a $500,000 contribution to assist students and faculty with funding and resources. Read more
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