Google Tests AI Search Integration, Apple AI Chief Resigns, and DeepseekMath-V2 Shines at IMO - Daily AI Brief #342
December 03, 2025 -
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Google is testing AI overviews and merging AI mode in its search engine, while Apple sees a significant change with the resignation of its AI Chief, John Giannandrea. In the competitive landscape of AI technology, DeepseekMath-V2 has achieved a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025. Meanwhile, Showroom.fm has launched a new AI platform aimed at enhancing retail experiences.
Anthropic AI agents have identified $4.6 million in smart contract exploits, and ChatGPT has boosted retail app referrals during Black Friday. Additionally, Google has launched Android 16 with new AI features, and Donna has raised €4.1 million for its AI sales assistant. AWS has unveiled its Trainium3 AI chip and plans for Trainium4, while Runway introduces its Gen-4.5 video generation model.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Google is testing AI overviews and merging AI mode in its search engine, while Apple sees a significant change with the resignation of its AI Chief, John Giannandrea. In the competitive landscape of AI technology, DeepseekMath-V2 has achieved a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025. Meanwhile, Showroom.fm has launched a new AI platform aimed at enhancing retail experiences.
Anthropic AI agents have identified $4.6 million in smart contract exploits, and ChatGPT has boosted retail app referrals during Black Friday. Additionally, Google has launched Android 16 with new AI features, and Donna has raised €4.1 million for its AI sales assistant. AWS has unveiled its Trainium3 AI chip and plans for Trainium4, while Runway introduces its Gen-4.5 video generation model.
Google Tests AI Overviews and AI Mode Integration in Search
Google is testing a feature that merges AI Overviews with AI Mode in Search, allowing follow-up questions directly from search results. This aims to improve user experience by facilitating deeper topic exploration. Read more
Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Resigns
John Giannandrea is stepping down as the head of artificial intelligence at Apple, with Amar Subramanya taking over. This leadership change occurs as Apple faces challenges in AI advancements, particularly with Siri. Read more
DeepseekMath-V2 Achieves Gold Medal at IMO 2025
Chinese startup Deepseek announces that its DeepseekMath-V2 model has achieved gold medal-level results at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025, scoring 118 out of 120 points in the Putnam competition. Read more
Showroom.fm Launches AI Platform for Retail Visibility
Showroom.fm has introduced a new platform designed to help physical retailers display their inventory in an AI-readable format, aiming to improve visibility as consumer reliance on AI grows. Read more
Zendesk and AWS Partner to Enhance AI Contact Centers
At AWS re:Invent, Zendesk announced a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance AI-powered contact center solutions by integrating Amazon Connect's voice capabilities with Zendesk's AI for customer service. Read more
Anthropic AI Agents Find $4.6 Million in Smart Contract Exploits
A study by Anthropic revealed that AI agents identified vulnerabilities in blockchain smart contracts, uncovering exploits valued at $4.6 million. This research underscores the need for improved security in blockchain technology. Read more
OpenAI Faces Criticism Over ChatGPT App Suggestions
Customers of OpenAI raised concerns when ChatGPT suggested the Peloton app during unrelated conversations, fearing it indicated advertisements in the service. OpenAI stated it was a feature in testing, not an ad. Read more
ChatGPT Boosts Retail App Referrals by 28% on Black Friday
A report by Apptopia indicates that referrals from ChatGPT to retailer apps increased by 28% during Black Friday. However, these referrals still make up a small part of the overall market. Read more
Anthropic in Talks to Acquire Developer Tool Startup Bun
The AI company Anthropic is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Bun, a developer tool startup, in a deal valued in the low hundreds of millions of dollars. This acquisition would mark Anthropic's first and aims to boost the performance of its coding agent, Claude Code. Read more
US Bank Nationwide Partners with Chrp for AI Home Inspections
US Bank Nationwide has teamed up with Chrp to offer an AI-driven home inspection service via smartphone. This initiative aims to help homeowners detect potential risks before they cause significant damage. Read more
Google Launches Android 16 with AI Features
On December 2, 2025, Google announced the release of Android 16, featuring AI-powered notification summaries, a notification organizer, and enhanced customization options for Pixel devices. Read more
Donna Raises €4.1 Million for AI Sales Assistant
The Ghent-based startup Donna has secured €4.1 million in funding to enhance its AI assistant for field sales teams, aiming for international expansion and improved efficiency. Read more
AWS Unveils Trainium3 AI Chip and Plans for Trainium4
At the AWS re:Invent 2025 conference, Amazon Web Services introduced its new AI training chip, Trainium3, highlighting its performance and energy efficiency. The company also announced plans for Trainium4, which will enhance interoperability with Nvidia's technology. Read more
Runway Unveils Gen-4.5 Video Generation Model
On December 1, 2025, Runway announced Gen-4.5, a new video generation model that enhances motion quality and visual consistency, aimed at creators and organizations. Read more
Anthropic Prepares for Potential IPO with Wilson Sonsini
AI start-up Anthropic has engaged law firm Wilson Sonsini to prepare for a potential IPO, possibly occurring by 2026, as it competes with OpenAI. Read more
DeepL Study: AI Agents to Transform Business by 2026
A study by DeepL indicates that 69% of global executives foresee AI agents significantly altering business operations by 2026, based on a survey of 5,000 executives across several countries. Read more
Phillips Lytle LLP Expands Data Centers Team
Phillips Lytle LLP has expanded its Data Centers Practice Team to better support clients in data center development and operations, addressing growing AI infrastructure needs. Read more
Mistral Unveils Mistral 3 AI Models
French AI startup Mistral has introduced the Mistral 3 family, featuring a large model with multimodal and multilingual capabilities, alongside nine smaller models for efficiency and customization. Read more
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