AI in Cars by 2026, FTC Complaints Against ChatGPT, and Nvidia's Loan for OpenAI - Daily AI Brief #314

October 23, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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OpenAI is seeking a memorial attendee list in its ongoing lawsuit involving ChatGPT. Meanwhile, General Motors has announced plans to launch an AI assistant in its vehicles by 2026. In other developments, Amazon is working on smart glasses designed for delivery drivers.

Nvidia is considering a loan guarantee for OpenAI, and users have filed FTC complaints against ChatGPT citing psychological harm. Additionally, Meta has cut 600 AI jobs as part of a reorganization effort. Reddit is taking legal action against data scraping firms for alleged data theft.
OpenAI Seeks Memorial Attendee List in ChatGPT Lawsuit
In a lawsuit related to the suicide of Adam Raine, OpenAI has requested a list of attendees from his memorial service, possibly to subpoena friends and family. The Raine family claims that interactions with ChatGPT contributed to their son's death and criticizes the rushed release of GPT-4o. Read more
General Motors to Launch AI Assistant in Vehicles by 2026
General Motors has announced plans to integrate a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant into its vehicles starting in 2026. This new feature is designed to improve driver interaction with natural conversations and provide access to vehicle data for maintenance and navigation. Read more
Amazon's Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers
Amazon is developing smart glasses for Delivery Associates to enhance safety and efficiency. The glasses use AI and computer vision for real-time navigation and instructions, reducing the need for phone use. Read more
Nvidia Considers Loan Guarantee for OpenAI
Nvidia is in discussions to guarantee loans for OpenAI to construct data centers, as part of a $100 billion investment plan. This includes leasing Nvidia chips to OpenAI and a $10 billion cash infusion next year. Read more
Users File FTC Complaints Against ChatGPT for Psychological Harm
Several users have filed complaints with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, claiming that ChatGPT caused them psychological issues. OpenAI is responding with new features to address these concerns. Read more
Meta Cuts 600 AI Jobs in Reorganization
Meta has announced the reduction of approximately 600 jobs from its superintelligence lab as part of a reorganization effort. Despite the layoffs, Meta indicated that most affected employees may find new positions within the company. Read more
Reddit Sues Data Scraping Companies for Alleged Data Theft
Reddit has initiated legal action against four data scraping companies, including Perplexity, Oxylabs, AWMProxy, and SerpApi. The lawsuit alleges these companies illegally extracted data from Google search results, violating Reddit's digital protections. Read more
Meta and Blue Owl Capital Form $27 Billion AI Data Center Venture
Meta and Blue Owl Capital have announced a $27 billion joint venture to develop the Hyperion data center campus in Louisiana, focusing on AI infrastructure and creating over 500 jobs. Read more
Google AI Fund Invests $6M in Anchor Browser
Google’s AI fund, through Gradient Ventures, has invested $6 million in Anchor Browser, an Israeli startup founded by Unit 8200 veterans, to enhance AI automation capabilities. Read more
KPMG Unveils AI-Enhanced Global Business Services Platform
KPMG has launched its Global Business Services platform, utilizing the ServiceNow AI Platform to optimize workflows in various corporate functions such as finance and IT. Read more
Snyk Introduces Evo for AI Security
Snyk has launched Evo, a system designed to secure AI-native applications. Evo works with the Snyk AI Security Platform to enhance security throughout the software development lifecycle. Read more
BentallGreenOak and NorthPoint Development Raise $260M for US Data Centers
Real estate firm BentallGreenOak has partnered with NorthPoint Development to raise $260 million for developing data centers in the US, aiming to construct up to 3.2 million sq ft of space. Read more
Kaggle Founders Secure $38.5M for Sumble
Founders of Kaggle, Anthony Goldbloom and Ben Hamner, have raised $38.5 million for their AI sales intelligence startup, Sumble. The funding aims to enhance sales prospecting through contextual intelligence. Read more
Shuttle Secures $6 Million for Vibe-Coding Deployment
The platform engineering startup Shuttle has raised $6 million in seed funding to address infrastructure challenges associated with vibe coding. This investment will aid in enhancing its services for deploying code from systems like Lovable and Replit AI. Read more
OpenAI Partners with UK Government for AI Capabilities
OpenAI has entered into an agreement with the UK Ministry of Justice to provide civil servants access to ChatGPT, aiming to improve efficiency and public services. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support the AI Action Plan. Read more
Google to Assess Rio's Power Grid for Data Center
Google's Moonshot Factory is set to evaluate Rio de Janeiro's electricity infrastructure to explore the possibility of establishing data centers in the city. This effort is part of a collaboration with Tapestry to position Rio as a key AI hub in Latin America. Read more
Snapchat Launches Free AI Lens 'Imagine Lens' in US
Snapchat has launched its 'Imagine Lens', an open prompt image-generation AI Lens, for free to all users in the US. Initially exclusive to paid subscribers, this tool allows users to edit Snaps with custom prompts or generate images. Read more
NVIDIA and Starcloud to Launch AI Chips in Space
NVIDIA's AI chips will be used by Starcloud to establish data centers in Earth's orbit, leveraging solar power and space conditions for sustainable operations. Read more
Armada and OpenAI Partner for Edge AI Solutions
Armada has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to develop smaller AI models for industries like oil & gas, mining, and defense. The collaboration focuses on scalable edge AI deployment and compliance with data sovereignty. Read more
Pentagon Uses AI in Military Operations
A video series by Breaking Defense examines the Pentagon's integration of artificial intelligence in military practices, with insights from defense experts. Read more
Salesforce Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over AI Training
Authors Molly Tanzer and Jennifer Gilmore have initiated a class action lawsuit against Salesforce, accusing the company of using their books without consent to train its AI software. Read more
Applied Digital Signs $5 Billion Lease for AI Factory
Applied Digital has entered a $5 billion lease agreement with a U.S. investment grade hyperscaler for its Polaris Forge 2 Campus in North Dakota. The 15-year lease will add 200 megawatts of IT capacity, with operations starting in 2026. Read more
Meta Introduces Parental Controls for AI Interactions
On October 17, 2025, Meta announced new parental control features for managing teens' interactions with AI characters on its platforms, set to launch next year. Read more
ASML Reports Strong Earnings but Predicts Drop in China Sales
ASML, a leading chipmaking equipment supplier, announced a net income of €2.12 billion for Q3 2025, driven by AI investments. However, it expects a significant decline in Chinese sales next year due to U.S. export restrictions. Read more

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OpenAI is seeking a memorial attendee list as part of its ongoing lawsuit involving ChatGPT, while General Motors has announced plans to launch an AI assistant in its vehicles by 2026. These developments highlight the increasing integration of AI technologies across various industries.

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