Alibaba Cloud Sales Surge, Samsung's $310B AI Plan, and Meta's Google Chip Investment - Daily AI Brief #339
November 26, 2025 -
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Character.AI has launched a new feature called 'Stories' aimed at children, while Clover Security has secured $30 million to enhance AI product security. Alibaba reports a 34% surge in cloud sales driven by AI demand. Endor Labs introduces an AI SAST tool for code security, and SportAI has raised $3 million for AI sports analysis.
OpenAI has integrated a voice mode into its ChatGPT interface, and the UK government has designated South Wales as an AI growth zone. Meta plans to use Google's chips for its data centers, while CoreWeave has started a $1.8 billion data center project in New Jersey. HPE has won a $931 million contract to upgrade DISA data centers.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Character.AI has launched a new feature called 'Stories' aimed at children, while Clover Security has secured $30 million to enhance AI product security. Alibaba reports a 34% surge in cloud sales driven by AI demand. Endor Labs introduces an AI SAST tool for code security, and SportAI has raised $3 million for AI sports analysis.
OpenAI has integrated a voice mode into its ChatGPT interface, and the UK government has designated South Wales as an AI growth zone. Meta plans to use Google's chips for its data centers, while CoreWeave has started a $1.8 billion data center project in New Jersey. HPE has won a $931 million contract to upgrade DISA data centers.
Character.AI Introduces 'Stories' for Kids
Character.AI has launched 'Stories', an interactive fiction feature, replacing open-ended chat for users under 18 due to mental health and legal concerns. Read more
Clover Security Secures $30M for AI Product Security
Israeli startup Clover Security has raised $30 million to enhance product security using AI, with backing from Wiz founders and Shlomo Kramer. Read more
Alibaba's Cloud Sales Surge 34% Due to AI Demand
Alibaba has reported a 34% increase in cloud computing revenue for its fiscal second quarter, driven by strong demand for AI products. The company's shares rose as it plans to boost AI investments. Read more
Endor Labs Launches AI SAST Tool for Code Security
Endor Labs has launched a static application security testing (SAST) tool that uses artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities in code across over 40 programming languages. The tool aims to reduce false positives by 92% and assists DevSecOps teams in addressing security flaws effectively. Read more
SportAI Secures $3 Million for AI Sports Analysis
Oslo-based startup SportAI has raised $3 million to enhance its AI-powered video analysis platform, aiming to integrate with existing court camera systems for improved sports performance insights. Read more
OpenAI Integrates Voice Mode in ChatGPT Interface
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to allow voice mode access directly within the chat interface, enhancing user experience by displaying responses and images during conversations. The update is available on web and mobile apps, with an option to revert to the previous mode. Read more
UK Government Announces South Wales as AI Growth Zone
The UK Government has designated South Wales as the fourth AI Growth Zone, promoting the development of data centers with a £10 billion investment. This initiative aims to create over 5,000 jobs and involves key players like Vantage Data Centers and Microsoft. Read more
Meta to Invest in Google's Chips for Data Centers
Meta Platforms is in discussions with Google to invest billions in Google's chips for its data centers, aiming to start using them in 2027. This could make Google a competitor to Nvidia in the semiconductor market. Read more
CoreWeave Starts $1.8 Billion Data Center in New Jersey
CoreWeave has started building a $1.8 billion data center in Kenilworth, New Jersey, with a $250 million tax credit from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The center will address the increasing need for AI computing power and is set to open by early 2027. Read more
HPE Wins $931M Contract to Modernize DISA Data Centers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has been awarded a $931 million contract by the US Defense Information Systems Agency to modernize its data centers. The initiative will utilize HPE's GreenLake platform to implement a hybrid multi-cloud solution over the next decade. Read more
Microsoft's Copilot to Exit WhatsApp in January
Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot will be removed from WhatsApp on January 15 due to new platform policies. Users must switch to Microsoft's apps or web version to continue using the chatbot. Read more
Apptronik Valued at $5 Billion After Funding Round
Apptronik, a robotics startup from Austin, has reached a valuation of nearly $5 billion after raising $331 million. The company is known for its humanoid robots aimed at addressing labor shortages in various industries. Read more
OpenAI and Perplexity Launch AI Shopping Assistants
OpenAI and Perplexity have introduced AI shopping features in their chatbots to assist users with holiday shopping. Competing startups like Onton and Phia offer specialized services they claim provide better user experiences. Read more
Meta Behind $1 Billion Data Center in Michigan
Meta is reportedly developing a $1 billion data center in Howell County, Michigan, confirmed by a local official. The project involves rezoning land and has faced local opposition. Read more
Nokia to Invest $4 Billion in U.S. AI-Ready Networks
Nokia has announced a $4 billion investment in the U.S. to boost research, development, and manufacturing of AI-ready network technologies, with significant funds allocated to R&D and manufacturing across several states. Read more
Warner Music and Suno Collaborate on AI Music
Warner Music Group has partnered with AI startup Suno to enhance AI music creation and resolve a copyright lawsuit, introducing new opportunities for artists. Read more
Wells Fargo Appoints New AI Leader
Wells Fargo has appointed Saul Van Beurden to lead its AI initiatives, while expanding Kleber Santos' role to co-CEO of consumer lending and banking. Read more
Khosla Ventures CMO Shernaz Daver Leaves After Five Years
Shernaz Daver, the first Chief Marketing Officer at Khosla Ventures, is departing the firm after nearly five years. She significantly contributed to establishing the firm's presence in the AI investment sector. Read more
Samsung's $310 Billion AI Investment Plan
Samsung has announced a $310 billion investment over the next five years to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, including building a new semiconductor facility and AI data centers. Read more
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