Google DeepMind Teams with U.S. Dept of Energy on Genesis Mission - Daily AI Brief #355
December 22, 2025 -
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Google DeepMind and the U.S. Department of Energy have announced a collaboration on the Genesis Mission, aiming to advance AI research. Meanwhile, OpenAI reports increased compute margins, reflecting its growing infrastructure capabilities. Cerebras Systems is planning a US IPO following a $1.1 billion funding round.
FERC has instructed PJM to develop new colocation rules, and Shield AI has appointed a new CEO alongside a valuation of $5.6 billion. Anthropic has launched Bloom for AI model evaluation, and Barclays has joined United Fintech to enhance AI in finance. Olea has secured $30 million for global AI trade finance expansion, and Nvidia has launched the NitroGen AI model for gaming and robotics.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Google DeepMind and the U.S. Department of Energy have announced a collaboration on the Genesis Mission, aiming to advance AI research. Meanwhile, OpenAI reports increased compute margins, reflecting its growing infrastructure capabilities. Cerebras Systems is planning a US IPO following a $1.1 billion funding round.
FERC has instructed PJM to develop new colocation rules, and Shield AI has appointed a new CEO alongside a valuation of $5.6 billion. Anthropic has launched Bloom for AI model evaluation, and Barclays has joined United Fintech to enhance AI in finance. Olea has secured $30 million for global AI trade finance expansion, and Nvidia has launched the NitroGen AI model for gaming and robotics.
Google DeepMind and U.S. Department of Energy Collaborate on Genesis Mission
Google DeepMind is working with the U.S. Department of Energy on the Genesis Mission to boost scientific research. This initiative will give scientists at 17 National Laboratories access to advanced AI tools for breakthroughs in various fields. Read more
OpenAI Increases Compute Margins to 70%
OpenAI has reported an increase in its compute margins to 70% as of October 2025, up from 52% at the end of 2024. The company is also in discussions to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon.com. Read more
Cerebras Systems Plans US IPO After $1.1 Billion Funding
Cerebras Systems, an AI chipmaker, is planning a US IPO in 2026 after raising $1.1 billion and resolving national security concerns with its UAE investor. Read more
FERC Instructs PJM to Develop New Colocation Rules
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has directed PJM Interconnection to create new tariff rules for colocating large electric loads, such as data centers, to ensure fair grid connection and cost allocation. Read more
Shield AI's New CEO and $5.6B Valuation
Shield AI, a defense technology startup, is at a pivotal moment with new CEO Gary Steele as it introduces the autonomous X-BAT jet and expands international partnerships. Read more
Anthropic Launches Bloom for AI Model Evaluation
Anthropic has released Bloom, an open source framework to automate the behavioral evaluations of AI models, enhancing the evaluation process for AI alignment. Read more
Barclays Joins United Fintech for AI in Finance
Global investment bank Barclays has joined the board of United Fintech, marking its entry as the fifth major financial institution to invest in the platform. This strategic move is aimed at advancing digital transformation and AI deployment in financial services. Read more
Olea Secures $30M for Global AI Trade Finance Expansion
Singapore-based trade finance platform Olea has raised $30 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI technology and expand globally. Read more
Nvidia Launches NitroGen AI Model for Gaming and Robotics
A team from Nvidia, Stanford, and Caltech has released NitroGen, an AI model trained on extensive gameplay data, aimed at improving both gaming and robotics. Read more
Neurable Raises $35 Million for BCI Technology
Neurable, a Massachusetts-based neurotechnology company, has secured $35 million in Series A funding to advance its brain-computer interface technology. The funding will support the expansion of AI-powered tools for cognitive health. Read more
Al Jazeera and Google Cloud Launch AI Model 'The Core'
Al Jazeera Media Network has introduced 'The Core', an integrative AI model developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. This model is designed to enhance journalism by improving data processing, content creation, and workflow automation. Read more
Google Sues SerpAPI for Copyright Violations
On October 10, 2023, Google filed a lawsuit against SerpAPI for allegedly bypassing security measures to scrape copyrighted content from Google search results unlawfully. Read more
Anthropic Introduces Compliance Framework for California AI Law
California's Transparency in Frontier AI Act will take effect in 2025, setting safety and transparency standards for AI developers. Anthropic has released its Frontier Compliance Framework to address these requirements. Read more
OpenAI Adds Customization for ChatGPT's Tone
OpenAI has introduced new features that allow users to adjust ChatGPT's warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage through a Personalization menu. This update follows feedback on the chatbot's tone and its effects on users. Read more
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