AWS Unveils AI Innovations, Meta's Budget Cuts, and Perplexity Faces Lawsuits - Daily AI Brief #344
December 06, 2025 -
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Chicago Tribune and The New York Times have filed lawsuits against Perplexity for copyright infringement. Meanwhile, AWS has unveiled new AI innovations at its re:Invent 2025 event. Micro1 has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue, positioning itself as a challenger to Scale AI.
Nexus Venture Partners has launched a $700 million fund targeting AI and startups in India. Apple has revealed its top apps of 2025, highlighting those with AI features. The EU is investigating Meta's policy change on WhatsApp, while Anthropic has partnered with Snowflake in a $200 million deal.
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Chicago Tribune and The New York Times have filed lawsuits against Perplexity for copyright infringement. Meanwhile, AWS has unveiled new AI innovations at its re:Invent 2025 event. Micro1 has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue, positioning itself as a challenger to Scale AI.
Nexus Venture Partners has launched a $700 million fund targeting AI and startups in India. Apple has revealed its top apps of 2025, highlighting those with AI features. The EU is investigating Meta's policy change on WhatsApp, while Anthropic has partnered with Snowflake in a $200 million deal.
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