OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Launches, Disney Invests $1B, and Google Translate's New Feature - Daily AI Brief #349
December 15, 2025 -
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Kilo Code has secured $8 million to enhance its AI platform, aiming to expand its capabilities and reach. Meanwhile, xAI's Grok has been reported to spread misinformation regarding a shooting incident at Bondi Beach. In healthcare, the World Health Organization is calling for the establishment of AI liability standards to ensure safety and accountability.
OpenAI has integrated Anthropic's Modular Skills Framework, enhancing its AI systems' adaptability. Google Translate has introduced real-time headphone translations, offering users instant language conversion. Additionally, SoftBank is considering a $50 billion acquisition of Switch, indicating a significant move in the tech acquisition landscape.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Kilo Code has secured $8 million to enhance its AI platform, aiming to expand its capabilities and reach. Meanwhile, xAI's Grok has been reported to spread misinformation regarding a shooting incident at Bondi Beach. In healthcare, the World Health Organization is calling for the establishment of AI liability standards to ensure safety and accountability.
OpenAI has integrated Anthropic's Modular Skills Framework, enhancing its AI systems' adaptability. Google Translate has introduced real-time headphone translations, offering users instant language conversion. Additionally, SoftBank is considering a $50 billion acquisition of Switch, indicating a significant move in the tech acquisition landscape.
Kilo Code Secures $8M to Boost AI Platform
Kilo Code, an open-source AI coding platform, has raised $8 million in seed funding to enhance its platform and improve developer productivity. Read more
xAI's Grok Spreads Misinformation on Bondi Beach Shooting
The chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, has been criticized for spreading false information about a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, including misidentifying the bystander who disarmed the gunman. Read more
WHO Calls for AI Liability Standards in Healthcare
The World Health Organization has urged countries to set clear liability standards for AI in healthcare, highlighting the need for accountability and safety measures as AI adoption grows. Read more
OpenAI Integrates Anthropic's Modular Skills Framework
OpenAI has started using the modular skills framework from Anthropic to improve its AI tools like Codex CLI and ChatGPT, enabling more specialized task handling. Read more
Google Translate Adds Real-Time Headphone Translations
Google Translate app introduces a beta feature for real-time headphone translations, supporting over 70 languages. The update also includes enhanced language-learning tools and advanced Gemini capabilities. Read more
SoftBank Eyes $50 Billion Acquisition of Switch
SoftBank is considering a $50 billion acquisition of data center operator Switch to boost its AI infrastructure capabilities. The move aligns with SoftBank's strategy to enhance its position in the AI sector. Read more
OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.2 Amidst Google Competition
On December 11, 2025, OpenAI launched GPT-5.2, its latest AI model, featuring three versions for different tasks. This release follows a strategic shift to enhance ChatGPT in response to competition from Google's Gemini 3. Read more
Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI for Video Tool
The Walt Disney Company has invested $1 billion in OpenAI to enhance the Sora video tool with characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. This agreement allows users to create videos with these characters. Read more
Z.ai Launches Open-Source Vision-Language Model GLM-4.6V
Chinese AI startup Z.ai has released the GLM-4.6V series, which includes two open-source models designed for multimodal reasoning and automation. These models are tailored for both cloud-scale and local applications. Read more
AI Agents Used for Cognitive Tasks, Study Finds
A study by Perplexity and Harvard University shows that AI agents are increasingly utilized for cognitive tasks, with 57% of their activity focused on productivity and learning, challenging their perception as mere digital assistants. Read more
Intel in Talks to Acquire SambaNova Systems
Intel is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova Systems for around $1.6 billion. The acquisition could be finalized by next month. Read more
Broadcom Announces $21 Billion TPU Order from Anthropic
During its Q4 2025 earnings call, Broadcom confirmed a $21 billion order for Google’s Tensor Processing Units from Anthropic, including a previous $10 billion order and an additional $11 billion for 2026 delivery. Read more
Spotify Tests AI-Powered Playlists
Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Prompted Playlists' in New Zealand, allowing Premium subscribers to create personalized playlists using AI based on their listening history. Read more
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block Join Linux Foundation AI Initiative
The Linux Foundation has introduced the Agentic AI Foundation to standardize AI agents, with contributions from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block. This initiative seeks to enhance interoperability and prevent fragmentation in AI technologies. Read more
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