OpenAI's Sora 2 Faces Copyright Concerns, Vertiv's $1B PurgeRite Acquisition - Daily AI Brief #321

November 03, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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In today's edition, OpenAI's Sora 2 faces copyright concerns, while Vertiv plans to acquire PurgeRite for $1 billion. Andreessen Horowitz releases a report on stablecoins and AI in crypto, and Palantir sues former engineers over trade secrets. Pony AI is set to raise $863 million in a Hong Kong IPO, and OpenAI CEO discusses revenue and spending.

Google removes an AI model after a defamation accusation, and Pony.ai receives a permit in Shenzhen for driverless robotaxis. Getty Images and Perplexity sign a licensing deal, while Fireworks AI secures $250 million in Series C funding. Microsoft plans workforce expansion with an AI focus, and Reddit CEO Steve Huffman becomes a billionaire. Meta faces challenges with AI product development, and Kevin Rose discusses AI hardware investment at TechCrunch.
OpenAI's Sora 2 Faces Copyright Concerns
Japanese anime and manga publishers have raised concerns about potential copyright infringement by OpenAI's Sora 2, a generative AI service. They are calling for transparency and compensation, highlighting the need for copyright holders to opt out explicitly. Read more
Vertiv to Acquire PurgeRite for $1 Billion
Vertiv Holdings Co has announced its agreement to acquire PurgeRite for approximately $1 billion, aiming to enhance its AI data center cooling solutions. Read more
Andreessen Horowitz Report on Stablecoins and AI in Crypto
The Andreessen Horowitz report 'State of Crypto 2025' examines the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and the intersection of AI and crypto, highlighting significant transaction volumes and potential applications. Read more
Palantir Sues Former Engineers Over Trade Secrets
Palantir has initiated legal action against former engineers Radha Jain and Joanna Cohen, alleging they misappropriated trade secrets to establish the AI startup Percepta. Read more
Pony AI to Raise $863 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Pony AI Inc. is planning to raise HK$6.7 billion ($863 million) through its upcoming listing in Hong Kong, with shares priced at HK$139 each. The company will offer 42 million shares, with the possibility of selling an additional 6.3 million shares. Read more
OpenAI CEO Discusses Revenue and Spending
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed questions about the company's revenue and spending commitments during an interview. He clarified that OpenAI is generating over $13 billion annually and dismissed IPO speculation. Read more
Google Removes AI Model After Defamation Accusation
Google has removed its AI model Gemma from AI Studio after U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn accused it of making false claims about her involvement in sexual misconduct. Read more
Pony.ai Gets Shenzhen Permit for Driverless Robotaxis
Pony.ai and Shenzhen Xihu Corporation Limited have been granted Shenzhen's first citywide permit for fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations, marking a significant step in autonomous mobility. Read more
Getty Images and Perplexity Sign Licensing Deal
On October 31, 2025, Getty Images and Perplexity announced a global multi-year licensing agreement allowing the use of Getty's images in Perplexity's AI search tools. Read more
Fireworks AI Secures $250 Million in Series C Funding
Fireworks AI has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Index Ventures, and Evantic, valuing the company at $4 billion. The funds will be used to enhance its AI cloud infrastructure and expand its workforce. Read more
Microsoft Plans Workforce Expansion with AI Focus
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to expand the workforce, emphasizing AI-driven efficiency after a year of layoffs. The focus will be on integrating AI tools into Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot. Read more
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman Becomes Billionaire
Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit, has achieved billionaire status following the company's strong financial performance, including its first quarterly profit as a public company. Read more
Meta Faces AI Development Challenges Amid High Spending
Meta has reported increased operating expenses due to its investment in AI, totaling $7 billion year-over-year. Despite this, the company has not yet developed a revenue-generating AI product, impacting its stock price. Read more
Kevin Rose on AI Hardware Investment at TechCrunch
At TechCrunch Disrupt, investor Kevin Rose discussed his unique approach to evaluating AI hardware investments, focusing on emotional resonance and social acceptability. Read more
CoreWeave's Acquisition of Core Scientific Rejected
Shareholders of Core Scientific have rejected a $9 billion acquisition offer from CoreWeave, following advice from their largest shareholder. Meanwhile, CoreWeave has acquired Marimo, a Python notebook competitor, for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Starling Bank Launches AI Tool to Fight Scams
Starling Bank has introduced 'Scam Intelligence', an AI tool designed to help customers detect potential purchase scams by analyzing images and ads. This tool aims to combat authorized push payment fraud in the UK. Read more
AgiBot and Longcheer Deploy RW-RL in Robotics
AgiBot has implemented its Real-World Reinforcement Learning system in collaboration with Longcheer Technology on a pilot production line in Shanghai, marking a first in industrial robotics. Read more
Reddit CEO Says AI Chatbots Not Major Traffic Source
During a Q3 2025 earnings call, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman mentioned that AI chatbots are not significant in driving traffic to the platform, with primary sources being Google search and direct access. Read more
The Prompting Company Secures $6.5M for AI Product Visibility
The Prompting Company has raised $6.5 million in seed funding to enhance product visibility in AI applications. The startup aims to improve product discovery through generative engine optimization, focusing on AI-friendly content for brand recommendations. Read more
Hyundai and NVIDIA to Build $3 Billion AI Factory in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA have announced a $3 billion investment to establish an AI factory in South Korea. The project aims to enhance autonomous vehicle technology and is supported by the Korean government's AI cluster initiative. Read more
Adam Secures $4.1M for AI Copilot Development
AI startup Adam has raised $4.1 million in seed funding to advance its text-to-3D model application, aiming to develop an AI copilot for CAD workflows. Read more
Microsoft to Expand Data Centre Capacity for AI
Microsoft has announced its intention to double its global data centre capacity by 2027 to support the increasing demands of AI workloads. This move is part of a partnership with OpenAI to enhance large-scale model training and AI delivery. Read more
Deloitte China Invests HKD500 Million in HK LEAP Strategy
Deloitte China has launched its HK LEAP strategy with a HKD500 million investment to support Hong Kong's economic transformation. The initiative aims to create 1,000 jobs and focuses on fintech, global expansion for Chinese enterprises, innovation and technology collaboration, and green transition. Read more
Google Donates $1 Million to Expand AI in Schools Program
Google has donated $1 million to the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to expand its AI in School Systems program, reaching more school districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Read more

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