Google's $15B AI Hub in India & OpenAI's 10GW Accelerator Plan - Daily AI Brief #308
October 14, 2025 -
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Google has announced a $15 billion investment in an AI hub in India, aiming to enhance its technological infrastructure in the region. Meanwhile, Microsoft and SoftBank are considering a $2 billion investment in Wayve, a company focused on autonomous vehicle technology. Airtable has appointed a new CTO and acquired DeepSky to bolster its AI capabilities.
Ant Group has unveiled its Ling-1T AI Model, and the Japanese government is set to boost domestic AI for security purposes. The Cisco AI Readiness Index has revealed current adoption trends, while Elastic has acquired Jina AI to enhance AI search functionalities. Salesforce has introduced Agentforce 360 for enterprises, and Mistral AI is partnering with PSG Equity to integrate AI in software firms.
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Google has announced a $15 billion investment in an AI hub in India, aiming to enhance its technological infrastructure in the region. Meanwhile, Microsoft and SoftBank are considering a $2 billion investment in Wayve, a company focused on autonomous vehicle technology. Airtable has appointed a new CTO and acquired DeepSky to bolster its AI capabilities.
Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Hub in India
Google has announced a $15 billion investment to establish its first AI hub and data centers in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, over the next five years. This initiative aims to enhance India's digital infrastructure and create high-skilled jobs. Read more
Microsoft and SoftBank Consider $2 Billion Investment in Wayve
British autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in advanced discussions with Microsoft and SoftBank for a potential $2 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at $8 billion. Read more
Airtable Appoints New CTO and Acquires DeepSky
On October 13, 2025, Airtable announced the appointment of David Azose as Chief Technology Officer and the acquisition of DeepSky to enhance its AI capabilities. Read more
Ant Group Unveils Trillion-Parameter AI Model Ling-1T
Ant Group has launched Ling-1T, a large language model with a trillion parameters, claiming superior performance in coding and mathematical reasoning compared to competitors. Read more
Japan to Boost Domestic AI for National Security
The Japanese government is set to enhance domestic AI development to reduce reliance on foreign technology, focusing on national security. This includes improving conditions for AI professionals and developing advanced technology. Read more
Cisco AI Readiness Index Reveals Adoption Trends
The Cisco AI Readiness Index indicates that well-prepared organizations are significantly more likely to advance AI projects and achieve value. The report also highlights potential challenges in AI adoption. Read more
Elastic Acquires Jina AI to Boost AI Search
On October 9, 2025, Elastic completed its acquisition of Jina AI, aiming to enhance its vector search and retrieval capabilities in the AI search market. Read more
Salesforce Unveils Agentforce 360 for Enterprises
On October 13, 2025, Salesforce introduced Agentforce 360, an updated AI agent platform aimed at enterprise clients. The platform features new tools like Agent Script and improved Slack integration, amidst growing competition in the enterprise AI sector. Read more
Mistral AI and PSG Equity Partner for AI in Software
On October 9, 2025, Mistral AI announced a partnership with PSG Equity to integrate AI solutions into 160 mid-sized software companies, with PSG investing in Mistral's Series C funding. Read more
Bloom Energy and Brookfield Partner for $5 Billion AI Data Center Investment
Bloom Energy has partnered with Brookfield for a $5 billion investment to deploy Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology in AI data centers globally, with a European site announcement expected by 2025. Read more
Resistant AI Secures $25 Million in Series B Funding
Resistant AI, based in Prague, Czech Republic, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its document fraud detection and transaction monitoring services. The funding round aims to support the company's growth into new markets and improve its threat intelligence capabilities. Read more
OpenAI and Broadcom to Deploy AI Accelerators by 2029
OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a partnership to develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of AI accelerators by 2029. This initiative will integrate Broadcom's networking solutions with OpenAI's hardware. Read more
California Regulates AI Companion Chatbots
California has enacted a new law regulating AI companion chatbots, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The legislation introduces safety measures for operators to protect vulnerable users, including age verification and AI interaction disclosures. Read more
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