OpenAI's $10B AI Chip Bid, Meta's Enhanced Glasses, and White House AI Framework - Daily AI Brief #351
December 17, 2025 -
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BCG has released a report on managing risks associated with autonomous AI systems. Accenture has acquired a majority stake in DLB, expanding its capabilities in AI-driven solutions. Meanwhile, Cognizant has signed an IT service agreement with ERIKS to enhance digital transformation efforts.
OpenAI has appointed George Osborne to lead its global AI initiative, and Meta has enhanced its AI glasses to improve hearing in noisy environments. Google has introduced a new email-based assistant named 'CC', and DoorDash has launched the Zesty AI App for restaurant discovery.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
BCG has released a report on managing risks associated with autonomous AI systems. Accenture has acquired a majority stake in DLB, expanding its capabilities in AI-driven solutions. Meanwhile, Cognizant has signed an IT service agreement with ERIKS to enhance digital transformation efforts.
OpenAI has appointed George Osborne to lead its global AI initiative, and Meta has enhanced its AI glasses to improve hearing in noisy environments. Google has introduced a new email-based assistant named 'CC', and DoorDash has launched the Zesty AI App for restaurant discovery.
Boston Consulting Group on AI Agent Risks
A report by Boston Consulting Group addresses the growing risks of autonomous AI agents, noting a 21% rise in incidents. It proposes a framework for managing these risks, focusing on real-time monitoring and management changes. Read more
Accenture Acquires Majority Stake in DLB Associates
Accenture has agreed to acquire a 65% stake in DLB Associates, a US-based AI data center engineering firm. This move aims to boost Accenture's capabilities in AI infrastructure development. Read more
Cognizant Signs IT Service Agreement with ERIKS
Cognizant has entered a five-year agreement with ERIKS to manage IT services and modernize its infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and support strategic goals. Read more
OpenAI Appoints George Osborne for AI Initiative
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has been appointed by OpenAI to lead its 'OpenAI for Countries' program, which aims to enhance AI capacity in governments across over 50 countries. Read more
Meta Enhances AI Glasses for Better Hearing in Noise
On December 16, 2025, Meta announced an update to its AI glasses, improving conversation clarity in noisy environments. This feature will be available on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses in the U.S. and Canada. Read more
Google Introduces Email-Based Assistant 'CC'
Google Labs has launched an experimental productivity assistant called CC, powered by Gemini, to help users manage tasks through Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Read more
DoorDash Introduces Zesty AI App for Restaurant Discovery
DoorDash has launched Zesty, an AI-driven social app designed to help users discover local restaurants in San Francisco and New York. The app offers personalized recommendations via an AI chatbot, expanding DoorDash's services beyond food delivery. Read more
MoEngage Secures $180 Million in Series F Funding
MoEngage, a customer engagement platform, has raised $180 million in a Series F funding round led by ChrysCapital and Dragon Funds. The funds will be used for business expansion and strategic acquisitions. Read more
GoDutch Raises €3.6M for AI Finance Platform
Amsterdam-based fintech company GoDutch has secured €3.6 million in seed funding to enhance its finance platform for SMEs, aiming to reduce administrative tasks by 70%. Read more
White House Sets National AI Regulation Framework
The White House has introduced a national framework for AI regulation, signed by President Donald Trump, to override state laws deemed burdensome and establish a uniform federal standard. Read more
Caris Life Sciences and Genentech Collaborate on Cancer Research
Caris Life Sciences has partnered with Genentech in a multi-year collaboration to discover new therapeutic targets for solid tumors, with potential payments reaching $1.1 billion. Read more
Adobe Firefly Adds Prompt-Based Video Editing
Adobe has updated its AI video-generation app, Firefly, to include a new feature for prompt-based video editing. The update also introduces third-party models to enhance image and video generation capabilities. Read more
Zoom Introduces AI Assistant for Free Users
Zoom has launched its AI assistant on the web, offering free users access to features such as meeting summaries and action item listings as part of the AI Companion 3.0 release. Read more
G2 Introduces AI Performance Analytics for Sales
On December 16, 2025, G2 unveiled AI-powered Performance Analytics features designed to enhance software companies' sales pipelines and minimize customer churn. Read more
SCALE AI Secures $129M for Canadian AI Projects
SCALE AI has announced a funding round of $128.5 million to support 44 new AI projects across Canada, aiming to boost the country's competitiveness in various sectors. Read more
OpenAI Releases GPT Image 1.5 for Faster Image Generation
OpenAI has introduced GPT Image 1.5, enhancing its image generation model with faster speeds and improved precision. This update aims to compete with Google's Gemini models by offering better instruction-following and visual consistency. Read more
Mistral AI Partners with Tesco for AI Retail Innovation
Tesco has partnered with French start-up Mistral AI for a three-year collaboration to develop AI solutions. The partnership includes a joint AI lab to enhance customer experiences and data analysis. Read more
Databricks Raises $4 Billion in Series L Funding
Databricks has announced a Series L funding round of over $4 billion, valuing the company at $134 billion. The funding will support AI application development and product enhancements. Read more
Dux Raises $9 Million for Cyber Risk Management
Israeli startup Dux has secured $9 million in Seed funding to advance its AI-driven cyber risk management platform, with backing from Redpoint, TLV Partners, and Maple Capital. Read more
OpenAI Seeks $10 Billion from Amazon for AI Chips
OpenAI is in early discussions with Amazon to raise at least $10 billion, potentially using Amazon's Trainium chip. This move could value OpenAI at over $500 billion and aims to boost Amazon's AI industry presence. Read more
Cisco Unveils AI Security Framework
Cisco has launched its Integrated AI Security and Safety Framework to address AI security and safety risks comprehensively. The framework aims to unify AI threat taxonomy and facilitate communication among executives, security leaders, and engineers. Read more
OpenAI Introduces FrontierScience Benchmark
OpenAI has launched FrontierScience, a benchmark to evaluate AI's reasoning in scientific fields like physics, chemistry, and biology. The benchmark assesses AI's ability to generate hypotheses and synthesize ideas, with OpenAI's GPT-5.2 model showing strong performance. Read more
UPS Invests $120 Million in Robot Technology
UPS is investing $120 million in 400 truck-unloading robots from Pickle Robot Co. to improve automation and reduce delivery bottlenecks as part of a larger strategy. Read more
Palo Alto Networks Report on AI and Cloud Security Risks
A report by Palo Alto Networks indicates that 99% of organizations have experienced attacks on their AI applications, highlighting increased cloud security risks due to AI adoption. Read more
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