Google's Gemma Scope 2 Launch and OpenAI's $100B Ambition - Daily AI Brief #354
December 20, 2025 -
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Google has launched Gemma Scope 2, a new tool aimed at enhancing AI safety. Meanwhile, Grab has acquired Infermove for $33 million, expanding its capabilities in AI-driven logistics. Oracle and OpenAI have received approval to establish a data center in Michigan, marking a significant step in their collaboration.
SoftBank is planning a $22.5 billion funding initiative for OpenAI, while Gracia AI has raised £1.3 million to advance volumetric video technology. Additionally, OpenAI is seeking $100 billion in funding and has partnered with universities to provide access to ChatGPT, alongside introducing new safety rules for the platform.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Google has launched Gemma Scope 2, a new tool aimed at enhancing AI safety. Meanwhile, Grab has acquired Infermove for $33 million, expanding its capabilities in AI-driven logistics. Oracle and OpenAI have received approval to establish a data center in Michigan, marking a significant step in their collaboration.
SoftBank is planning a $22.5 billion funding initiative for OpenAI, while Gracia AI has raised £1.3 million to advance volumetric video technology. Additionally, OpenAI is seeking $100 billion in funding and has partnered with universities to provide access to ChatGPT, alongside introducing new safety rules for the platform.
Google Launches Gemma Scope 2 for AI Safety
Google has released Gemma Scope 2, a suite of interpretability tools aimed at improving the understanding of complex language model behavior. This marks the largest open-source release of such tools by an AI lab. Read more
Grab Acquires Infermove for $33 Million
Grab Holdings has acquired Chinese tech company Infermove for $33 million to enhance its AI-enabled robotics in food delivery. Read more
Oracle and OpenAI Get Green Light for Michigan Data Center
Michigan regulators have approved a new data center project by Oracle and OpenAI in Saline Township, following a hearing on environmental and community concerns. Read more
Yann LeCun Launches AI Startup with €500 Million Funding Goal
AI scientist Yann LeCun has launched a new startup, Advanced Machine Intelligence, with Alex LeBrun as CEO. The company aims to raise €500 million to develop world model AI. Read more
SoftBank Plans $22.5 Billion Funding for OpenAI
SoftBank Group is working to fulfill its $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of 2025, with strategies including selling stakes in companies like Nvidia and T-Mobile U.S. Read more
Gracia AI Raises £1.3 Million for Volumetric Video Development
London-based startup Gracia AI has secured £1.3 million in funding to advance its 4D Gaussian Splatting pipeline for volumetric video, targeting XR creators, filmmakers, and VFX studios. Read more
OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding
OpenAI is looking to raise up to $100 billion in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company at $830 billion. The effort is in early stages, with completion aimed by Q1 2026. Read more
OpenAI Partners with Universities for ChatGPT Access
OpenAI has partnered with over 35 public universities, including the California State University system, to provide ChatGPT access to students and faculty. The initiative involves a $15 million annual contract, reflecting a significant adoption of AI tools in education. Read more
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT Rules for Teen Safety
OpenAI has introduced new guidelines for ChatGPT to enhance safety for users under 18, amid legislative discussions on AI standards for minors. Read more
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