Elon Musk Denies $15B xAI Funding, Alibaba's 'AI Mode', Baidu's New Chips - Daily AI Brief #331
November 14, 2025 -
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Elon Musk has denied reports of a $15 billion funding round for xAI. Meanwhile, Alibaba.com has introduced a new 'AI Mode' for its B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing user experience with advanced AI capabilities. Baidu has launched its new AI chips, the M100 and M300, aimed at boosting AI processing power.
OpenAI and Microsoft have partnered with state governments to form an AI Safety Task Force. Additionally, OpenAI has invested in biosecurity startup Red Queen Bio, and is testing a group chat feature for ChatGPT in select countries. Google DeepMind has launched SIMA 2 with the Gemini Model, and Anthropic has announced plans for a $50 billion investment in AI infrastructure.
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Elon Musk has denied reports of a $15 billion funding round for xAI. Meanwhile, Alibaba.com has introduced a new 'AI Mode' for its B2B e-commerce platform, enhancing user experience with advanced AI capabilities. Baidu has launched its new AI chips, the M100 and M300, aimed at boosting AI processing power.
OpenAI and Microsoft have partnered with state governments to form an AI Safety Task Force. Additionally, OpenAI has invested in biosecurity startup Red Queen Bio, and is testing a group chat feature for ChatGPT in select countries. Google DeepMind has launched SIMA 2 with the Gemini Model, and Anthropic has announced plans for a $50 billion investment in AI infrastructure.
Elon Musk Denies $15 Billion Funding for xAI
Elon Musk has denied reports that his AI startup xAI raised $15 billion in a new funding round. The alleged funding was said to support data center construction and GPU acquisition. Read more
Alibaba.com Introduces 'AI Mode' for B2B E-Commerce
Alibaba.com has launched 'AI Mode' at the CoCreate Europe event, aiming to enhance B2B trade with advanced AI features like natural language processing and tailored supplier recommendations. Read more
Baidu Unveils M100 and M300 AI Chips
At its annual developer event, Baidu introduced the M100 and M300 AI chips to boost China's technological self-reliance amid US tensions and export restrictions. Read more
OpenAI and Microsoft Partner with Attorneys General for AI Safety Task Force
North Carolina and Utah attorneys general have teamed up with OpenAI and Microsoft to create an AI safety task force. This initiative seeks to establish safety measures for AI developers, focusing on user protection, particularly for children. Read more
OpenAI Invests in Biosecurity Startup Red Queen Bio
OpenAI has led a $15 million seed investment in Red Queen Bio, a startup focused on preventing the misuse of AI in creating biological threats. The company aims to use AI models and laboratory experiments to identify and mitigate biosecurity risks. Read more
Anthropic Reveals AI-Driven Cyber Espionage by Chinese Hackers
Anthropic has disclosed a cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state-sponsored hackers using its AI chatbot, Claude, to target global organizations. This marks a significant event as AI was central in executing the attacks with minimal human intervention. Read more
OpenAI Tests Group Chat for ChatGPT in Select Countries
OpenAI has launched a pilot group chat feature for ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allowing collaboration in groups of up to 20 people. The pilot seeks user feedback for future improvements. Read more
Google DeepMind Launches SIMA 2 with Gemini Model
Google DeepMind has introduced SIMA 2, an AI agent powered by the Gemini model, enhancing reasoning and interaction in virtual environments. The new agent reportedly doubles the performance of its predecessor and demonstrates advanced task completion and learning abilities. Read more
Anthropic to Invest $50 Billion in AI Infrastructure
Anthropic plans to invest US$50 billion in building data centers in Texas and New York to expand its AI computing infrastructure. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and support the demand for Anthropic's AI models. Read more
OpenAI's $12 Billion Spend on Microsoft Inference Services
A report discloses that OpenAI has invested over $12 billion in inference services from Microsoft since 2024, raising questions about its financial sustainability. Read more
Microsoft Partners with OpenAI for Chip Development
Microsoft is collaborating with OpenAI to enhance its semiconductor capabilities by leveraging OpenAI's custom chip designs. This partnership aims to improve Microsoft's performance in the tech industry, granting them access to AI models until 2032. Read more
Cursor Raises $2.3 Billion, Valuation Hits $29.3 Billion
Coding assistant Cursor has secured $2.3 billion in a new funding round, significantly increasing its valuation to $29.3 billion. The investment was led by Accel and Coatue, with contributions from Nvidia and Google. Read more
Google Updates NotebookLM with New Features
Google has enhanced its AI note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, by introducing a 'Deep Research' tool and expanding support for file types like Google Sheets and Microsoft Word documents. Read more
Google Introduces New AI Shopping Tools
Google has unveiled new AI-powered shopping features, including conversational search, agentic checkout, and an AI calling tool to enhance the online shopping experience. Read more
LinkedIn Launches AI-Powered People Search
LinkedIn has introduced a new AI-powered search feature that allows users to find people using natural language queries. Initially available to premium users in the U.S., it aims to simplify locating individuals based on specific criteria. Read more
Enterprise Software Firms Compete in AI Market
Several enterprise software companies, including Snowflake, are introducing AI agents for business functions, leading to a competitive and crowded market. Read more
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