Microsoft's $10B AI Hub, Meta's Omnilingual ASR, and Google Expands in Germany - Daily AI Brief #329
November 12, 2025 -
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Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in an AI data hub in Portugal, aiming to enhance its data infrastructure. Meanwhile, BrainChip Holdings is launching a $30 million placement to support its growth initiatives. Red Hat has released OpenShift 4.20, featuring AI and security upgrades to improve its platform capabilities.
CoreWeave has adjusted its 2025 revenue forecast due to a contract delay, and Yann LeCun is set to leave Meta to start a new AI venture. Additionally, Google plans to invest €5.5 billion in German data centers and offices, expanding its European presence.
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Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in an AI data hub in Portugal, aiming to enhance its data infrastructure. Meanwhile, BrainChip Holdings is launching a $30 million placement to support its growth initiatives. Red Hat has released OpenShift 4.20, featuring AI and security upgrades to improve its platform capabilities.
CoreWeave has adjusted its 2025 revenue forecast due to a contract delay, and Yann LeCun is set to leave Meta to start a new AI venture. Additionally, Google plans to invest €5.5 billion in German data centers and offices, expanding its European presence.
Microsoft to Invest $10 Billion in AI Data Center in Portugal
Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in an AI data center in Sines, Portugal, in collaboration with Start Campus, Nscale, and NVIDIA. This initiative aims to boost AI infrastructure in Europe. Read more
BrainChip Holdings Launches $30 Million Placement
ASX-listed AI company BrainChip Holdings has initiated a $30 million placement to support manufacturing and operations, with an additional $2 million sought for R&D. Read more
Red Hat Launches OpenShift 4.20 with AI and Security Upgrades
Red Hat has announced the release of OpenShift 4.20, featuring advancements in AI, security, and virtualization. The update includes support for distributed AI workloads and post-quantum cryptography. Read more
Yann LeCun to Leave Meta for New AI Startup
Yann LeCun, Meta's Chief AI Scientist, is reportedly leaving to start his own venture amid the company's restructuring efforts. Read more
Google to Invest €5.5 Billion in German Data Centers and Offices
Google plans to invest €5.5 billion to expand its data centers and office locations in Germany, aiming to enhance cloud infrastructure and support local energy initiatives. Read more
Meta Introduces Omnilingual ASR for 1,600+ Languages
Meta has launched Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), a new suite of models that can transcribe speech in over 1,600 languages, including many low-resource languages, with an open-source framework. Read more
AMD Forecasts Strong Sales Growth from Data Center Demand
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. anticipates over 35% annual revenue growth in the coming years, driven by demand for data center products. The AI chip market is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. Read more
Accel Report on AI App Layer Race: U.S. vs Europe
A report by global VC firm Accel indicates that the U.S. leads in large AI models, while Europe is advancing in the application layer with companies like Lovable and Synthesia. Read more
Figma Opens New Office in India to Engage Developers
Figma is opening a new office in Bengaluru, India, to enhance its presence and connect with the local developer community. The company aims to evolve its platform from a design tool to a full product creation solution. Read more
PwC Survey: Daily AI Users See Productivity and Salary Boosts
A survey by PwC indicates that daily generative AI users report higher productivity, job security, and salaries compared to occasional users. The survey also suggests a need for improved skill development opportunities for non-executive employees. Read more
NTT Data Plans Data Centers in Saudi Arabia for AI Expansion
NTT Data Group is considering building data centers in Saudi Arabia to capitalize on the country's growing interest in artificial intelligence. The company aims to address the supply-demand gap in the region and is already engaged in significant projects with developers like Neom. Read more
Appian Introduces AI Agents for Process Automation
On November 12, 2025, Appian announced new AI agents for enterprise process automation and application modernization, featuring the new Agent Studio and Composer tools. Read more
Anthropic Aims for Profitability by 2028, Ahead of OpenAI
Financial documents indicate that Anthropic is projected to reach profitability by 2028, outpacing OpenAI, which expects significant operating losses. The companies are pursuing different strategies for AI growth. Read more
CoreWeave Reduces 2025 Revenue Forecast
CoreWeave Inc. has adjusted its 2025 revenue forecast to $5.05-$5.15 billion due to a delay in a customer contract related to a third-party data center developer. Read more
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