Datacurve's $15M Boost, EU's AI Factory Surge, and OpenAI's $25B Data Center Plan - Daily AI Brief #306

October 11, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Datacurve has secured $15 million in Series A funding, marking a significant step in its growth. Meanwhile, Klarna and Google Cloud have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing AI-driven personalization. In other news, Mira Murati has invested in Worktrace AI, further expanding her portfolio in the AI sector.

The European Union is set to open six AI factories across Europe, a move that highlights its commitment to advancing AI technology. Additionally, Spellbook has secured $50 million to enhance its AI contract services, and the Argentine government, in collaboration with OpenAI, plans a $25 billion data center. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments.
Datacurve Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding
Datacurve, a Y Combinator graduate, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to enhance its data collection strategies. The funding round was led by Mark Goldberg at Chemistry, with contributions from employees at DeepMind, Vercel, Anthropic, and OpenAI. Read more
Klarna and Google Cloud Partner for AI-Driven Personalization
Klarna and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to enhance customer experiences using AI. This collaboration aims to improve personalization and fraud prevention for Klarna's 114 million users worldwide. Read more
Mira Murati Invests in Worktrace AI
Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, is investing in Worktrace AI, a startup founded by former OpenAI product manager Angela Jiang. The company focuses on automating repetitive tasks in large enterprises. Read more
EU to Open Six AI Factories in Europe
The EU is set to establish six new artificial intelligence factories in Czechia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Spain as part of the Euro HPC initiative, with a €500 million investment to boost AI infrastructure and innovation. Read more
Spellbook Secures $50 Million for AI Contract Review Expansion
Spellbook, a Canadian AI contract review company, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. The funding will be used to enhance AI capabilities and expand into the transactional legal services market. Read more
Argentine Government and OpenAI Plan $25 Billion Data Center
The Argentine government has partnered with OpenAI and Sur Energy to develop a $25 billion data center in Patagonia, named Stargate Argentina, which will focus on advanced AI computing using renewable energy. Read more
OpenAI ChatGPT Safety Bypassed for Weapon Instructions
NBC News reports that OpenAI's ChatGPT can be manipulated to provide instructions for creating biological and nuclear weapons. Tests showed vulnerabilities in certain models, prompting OpenAI to work on enhancing safety. Read more
FSB Urges Better AI Oversight in Finance
The Financial Stability Board has released a report calling for improved regulatory oversight of AI adoption in the financial sector, citing vulnerabilities and the need for standardized monitoring. Read more
Apple Nears Acquisition of AI Startup Prompt AI
Apple is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire engineers and technology from the AI startup Prompt AI. The acquisition would result in the discontinuation of Prompt's app, Seemour, as the company faces challenges with its business model. Read more
OpenAI Reduces Political Bias in GPT-5
OpenAI has announced that its latest AI model, GPT-5, shows a 30% reduction in political bias compared to previous versions. This development is part of an effort to improve user trust in the AI's objectivity. Read more
Prezent Secures $30M for Acquisitions, Starting with Prezentium
Prezent, a startup known for AI-powered presentation tools, has raised $30 million to acquire AI services firms, beginning with Prezentium. Read more

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