Google's New AI Chief, ElevenLabs' $6.6B Valuation, and Canada-EU AI Pact - Daily AI Brief #348
December 11, 2025 -
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Google has promoted Amin Vahdat to the position of AI Infrastructure Chief Technologist, marking a significant leadership change within the company. Meanwhile, Canada and the EU have reached an agreement on AI regulation during the recent G7 meeting, highlighting international efforts to standardize AI governance.
ElevenLabs has been valued at $6.6 billion and is planning a strategic shift towards conversational AI. Additionally, Google has introduced managed MCP servers to enhance AI integration capabilities. In India, Google has launched the AI Plus Plan, expanding its AI offerings in the region.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Google has promoted Amin Vahdat to the position of AI Infrastructure Chief Technologist, marking a significant leadership change within the company. Meanwhile, Canada and the EU have reached an agreement on AI regulation during the recent G7 meeting, highlighting international efforts to standardize AI governance.
ElevenLabs has been valued at $6.6 billion and is planning a strategic shift towards conversational AI. Additionally, Google has introduced managed MCP servers to enhance AI integration capabilities. In India, Google has launched the AI Plus Plan, expanding its AI offerings in the region.
Google Promotes Amin Vahdat to AI Infrastructure Chief Technologist
Google has appointed Amin Vahdat as the chief technologist for AI infrastructure, a new role that underscores the company's focus on AI infrastructure investments. Vahdat will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Read more
Canada and EU Form AI Regulation Agreements
During the G7 digital ministers meeting in Montreal, Canada announced new agreements with the European Union focusing on responsible AI development and digital credentials. Read more
ElevenLabs Valued at $6.6 Billion, Plans Shift to Conversational AI
AI company ElevenLabs has reached a valuation of $6.6 billion. The company plans to pivot from voice models to a conversational AI agent platform, as revealed by CEO Mati Staniszewski. Read more
Google Introduces Managed MCP Servers for AI Integration
The Google Cloud team has launched managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to streamline the integration of AI agents with its cloud services, such as Maps and BigQuery. This service is initially available in public preview for enterprise customers. Read more
Cognizant Opens AI Lab and Studio in Bengaluru
Cognizant has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Lab and Cognizant Moment Studio in Bengaluru, India, as part of a $1 billion investment in generative AI over three years. The lab will focus on AI advancements, while the studio aims to integrate creativity with technology. Read more
Google Introduces AI Plus Plan in India
Google has launched its AI Plus plan in India at ₹199 ($2.21) per month for the first six months, aiming to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Go. The plan includes features like higher limits for Gemini 3 Pro, image editing, video generation, and 200GB of storage. Read more
Figma Introduces AI Image Editing Tools
Figma has launched new AI-powered features for image editing, including object removal and image extension, directly within its platform. Read more
State Attorneys General Urge AI Firms to Address Chatbot Issues
U.S. state attorneys general have urged major AI companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google to tackle 'delusional outputs' from AI chatbots, recommending safeguards such as third-party audits and incident reporting. Read more
OnCorps AI Raises $55 Million from Long Ridge Equity Partners
OnCorps AI has secured $55 million in funding from Long Ridge Equity Partners to enhance its AI platform for asset management operations. Read more
Surf Raises $15M for AI Model Surf 2.0
Surf has secured $15 million in funding led by Pantera Capital to develop Surf 2.0, an AI model for digital asset analysis. The investment aims to enhance AI tools for crypto traders and investors. Read more
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