Tiiny AI's Supercomputer, Amazon's Ring with Facial Recognition, and India's AI Royalty Proposal - Daily AI Brief #347

December 11, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
Hi there,

Welcome to today's AI Brief.

In today's edition, Rivian is developing an independent AI assistant, while Amazon's Ring has added AI facial recognition to its doorbells. Meanwhile, CoreWeave's CEO addresses stock volatility and their AI business model. India is proposing a royalty system for AI using copyrighted content, and the EU is investigating Google's AI search practices.

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.2 with emergency protocols, and Google plans to release AI glasses in 2026 with partners. Tencent Cloud has partnered with MADFINGER Games for AI-powered gaming, and Tiiny AI has unveiled the world's smallest AI supercomputer. Additionally, a Pew Research study reveals that 30% of U.S. teens use AI chatbots daily.
Cashew Research Uses AI to Innovate Market Research
Cashew Research, based in Calgary, is leveraging AI to transform the $90 billion market research industry by offering efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company, founded in 2023, has secured C$1.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations. Read more
Rivian Developing Independent AI Assistant
Rivian is creating its own AI assistant for vehicle integration, separate from its collaboration with Volkswagen. The launch is planned for the end of the year, with more details to be revealed at their AI & Autonomy Day in December 2025. Read more
CoreWeave CEO Addresses Stock Volatility and Business Model
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator discusses the company's stock fluctuations and business model at the Fortune Brainstorm AI summit. He elaborates on the challenges post-IPO and the concept of 'circularity' in AI deals, while noting ongoing expansion efforts. Read more
Amazon's Ring Adds AI Facial Recognition to Doorbells
Amazon's Ring has introduced a 'Familiar Faces' feature for its video doorbells, utilizing AI for facial recognition to identify visitors. The feature has sparked privacy concerns. Read more
India Proposes AI Royalty System for Copyrighted Content
India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has suggested a framework for AI companies like OpenAI and Google to pay royalties for using copyrighted content in model training. Read more
Cursor CEO on AI Competition at Fortune Conference
Michael Truell, CEO of Cursor's parent company Anysphere, discussed the company's AI development focus and competition with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic at Fortune's AI Brainstorm conference. Read more
EU Investigates Google's AI Search Practices
The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google over its use of website content and YouTube videos in AI-generated summaries, examining potential EU competition law violations. Read more
Tencent Cloud Partners with MADFINGER Games for AI-Enhanced Gaming
Tencent Cloud has formed a strategic partnership with MADFINGER Games to enhance the global gaming experience using AI technology. The collaboration focuses on reducing latency and improving network reliability for the game 'Gray Zone Warfare'. Read more
Pew Research: 30% of U.S. Teens Use AI Chatbots Daily
A study by the Pew Research Center shows that 30% of U.S. teens use AI chatbots daily, with a focus on ChatGPT usage and associated safety concerns. Read more
Google to Launch AI Glasses in 2026
Google is set to release its first AI glasses in 2026, collaborating with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to develop stylish wearables. The project includes a $75 million investment to support Warby Parker's product development. Read more
Tiiny AI Unveils World's Smallest AI Supercomputer
On December 10, 2025, Tiiny AI Inc. introduced the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab, recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest personal AI supercomputer. It can run a 120-billion-parameter model offline, addressing sustainability and privacy concerns. Read more

We hope you enjoyed this article.

Consider subscribing to one of our newsletters like Daily AI Brief.

Also, consider following us on social media:

Subscribe to Daily AI Brief

Daily report covering major AI developments and industry news, with both top stories and complete market updates