Samsung Supplies HBM4 to AMD, Opus 2 Acquires Uncover, and Google Expands AI in Belgium - Daily AI Brief #304

October 09, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Retool has launched its new AI-powered AppGen platform, aiming to streamline app development processes. Meanwhile, Opus 2 has acquired Uncover to enhance AI capabilities in litigation. In the semiconductor sector, Samsung is set to supply HBM4 for AMD as part of a deal with OpenAI.

ASML has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, and Anthropic has introduced Petri for conducting AI safety audits. Additionally, AI21 Labs has unveiled its Jamba Reasoning 3B Model, and Google has announced a €5 billion AI investment in Belgium.
Retool Introduces AI-Powered AppGen Platform
At the Retool Summit, Retool unveiled AppGen, a platform for creating applications using natural language, integrating with enterprise data for secure and compliant development. Read more
Opus 2 Acquires Uncover to Boost AI in Litigation
Opus 2, a litigation platform, has acquired Dutch startup Uncover to enhance its AI capabilities. The acquisition aims to improve document organization, timeline generation, and intelligent search functionalities. Read more
Samsung to Supply HBM4 for AMD in OpenAI Deal
AMD has partnered with OpenAI to provide AI accelerators, with Samsung supplying HBM4 memory for the MI450 GPUs. This move challenges NVIDIA and SK hynix in the AI chip market. Read more
ASML Appoints New CTO
ASML has announced the appointment of its new Chief Technology Officer, who will lead the company's technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Read more
Anthropic Introduces Petri for AI Safety Audits
The open-source tool Petri, developed by Anthropic, automates the auditing of large language models for risky behaviors, aiming to enhance AI safety research. Read more
AI21 Labs Unveils Jamba Reasoning 3B Model
AI21 Labs has launched Jamba Reasoning 3B, a compact AI model designed to run on user devices, offering efficiency improvements and cost reductions for enterprises. Read more
Google Invests €5 Billion in Belgian AI Infrastructure
Google is set to invest €5 billion over two years to enhance cloud and AI infrastructure in Belgium, including data center expansions and job creation. Read more
Alibaba Forms In-House Robotics AI Team
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. has established an in-house team within its Qwen unit to focus on robotics and embodied AI, marking a strategic investment in smart robotics. Read more
Samsung's Tiny Model Outperforms Larger Models
A study by Samsung shows its Tiny Recursive Model, with 7 million parameters, excels in complex reasoning tasks, outperforming larger language models. Read more
Fujitsu and ARYA Partner on AI Security Solution
Fujitsu and ARYA have teamed up to develop an AI solution that uses video analytics and geospatial AI to detect suspicious behavior in real-time, targeting facilities such as airports and hotels in North America. Read more
Zendesk Introduces AI Enhancements for Customer Service
On October 8, 2025, Zendesk announced new AI advancements at its AI Summit to improve its Resolution Platform, focusing on smarter automation and enhanced collaboration tools. Read more
Google Expands AI Search Features in India
Google has launched its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, in India, supporting English and Hindi. The company has also expanded its AI Mode to include seven additional Indian languages. Read more
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go Plan in Asia
OpenAI has introduced its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to 16 new Asian countries, offering higher daily limits and local currency payments in select regions. Read more
OpenAI Plans to Transform ChatGPT with Third-Party Apps
Nick Turley from OpenAI shares plans to develop ChatGPT into an operating system by integrating third-party applications, aiming to enhance user interaction and developer reach. Read more
Crosby Secures $20 Million in Series A Funding
Hybrid AI law firm Crosby has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, with investments from Cooley and other notable firms. The funding will support the firm's goal to automate human-to-human negotiations. Read more
AnyTeam Inc. Raises $10M for AI Sales Platform
AnyTeam Inc. has raised $10 million in seed funding to launch its AI-native sales platform, with backing from over 40 investors including SignalFire and Crosslink Capital. Read more
Andreessen Horowitz Invests $23 Million in AI Startup Relace
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has led a $23 million Series A funding round for Relace, a startup focused on developing tools for AI coding agents. The investment will support the expansion of their engineering team and product offerings. Read more
OpenAI's Sora Reaches 627,000 Downloads in First Week
OpenAI's video-generating app Sora achieved 627,000 downloads in its first week on iOS in the US, nearly matching the initial download numbers of ChatGPT. The app's invite-only launch included Canada, contributing to its strong performance. Read more
SoftBank Acquires ABB's Robotics Unit for $5.375 Billion
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group has announced its acquisition of ABB Group's robotics business for $5.375 billion, with the deal expected to close by 2026. Read more
Google Introduces Gemini CLI Extensions
On October 8, 2025, Google announced the launch of Gemini CLI Extensions, enabling external companies to integrate their tools into the Gemini CLI AI system. Read more
Yao Shunyu Joins Google DeepMind from Anthropic
Chinese AI researcher Yao Shunyu has left Anthropic to join Google DeepMind, influenced by Anthropic's recent anti-China stance. Read more
European Commission's $1.1 Billion AI Initiative
The European Commission has announced a 1-billion-euro plan to boost artificial intelligence in key sectors, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese technologies. Read more
SoftBank and Oracle Launch Sovereign Cloud in Japan
SoftBank and Oracle are collaborating to introduce a sovereign cloud service in Japan, leveraging Oracle Alloy. The service, named 'Cloud PF Type A', will be available in SoftBank's data centers starting April 2026 in eastern Japan and October 2026 in western Japan. Read more
Cisco Systems Launches P200 Chip for AI Data Centers
Cisco Systems has introduced the P200 chip, designed to connect AI data centers over long distances. The chip aims to enable multiple data centers to operate as a single unit for AI tasks. Read more

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