Microsoft and People Inc. Join Forces, Shopify's AI Boom, and Nvidia's Munich AI Hub - Daily AI Brief #323
November 05, 2025 -
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People Inc. has partnered with Microsoft for AI licensing, marking a significant collaboration in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Shopify reports a surge in AI-driven traffic and orders, highlighting the growing impact of AI on e-commerce.
In other developments, Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom are teaming up to establish an AI data center in Munich, and Rivian has launched Mind Robotics to focus on industrial AI solutions. Additionally, OpenAI has introduced IndQA to support Indian culture and languages, alongside the launch of Sora AI Video Generator on Android.
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People Inc. has partnered with Microsoft for AI licensing, marking a significant collaboration in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Shopify reports a surge in AI-driven traffic and orders, highlighting the growing impact of AI on e-commerce.
In other developments, Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom are teaming up to establish an AI data center in Munich, and Rivian has launched Mind Robotics to focus on industrial AI solutions. Additionally, OpenAI has introduced IndQA to support Indian culture and languages, alongside the launch of Sora AI Video Generator on Android.
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