Alphabet's $4.75B Move, Samsung's GPU Plans, and Z.ai's New AI Model - Daily AI Brief #356
December 27, 2025 -
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Alphabet is set to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, marking a significant move in the energy sector. Meanwhile, Samsung plans to develop a custom GPU for its Exynos 2800 by 2027, aiming to enhance its hardware capabilities.
Z.ai has launched its GLM-4.7 AI Model with improved coding skills, and Snowflake is in discussions to acquire Observe Inc. for $1 billion. Additionally, Uber and Lyft are set to test Baidu robotaxis in the UK, expanding their autonomous vehicle initiatives.
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Alphabet is set to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, marking a significant move in the energy sector. Meanwhile, Samsung plans to develop a custom GPU for its Exynos 2800 by 2027, aiming to enhance its hardware capabilities.
Z.ai has launched its GLM-4.7 AI Model with improved coding skills, and Snowflake is in discussions to acquire Observe Inc. for $1 billion. Additionally, Uber and Lyft are set to test Baidu robotaxis in the UK, expanding their autonomous vehicle initiatives.
Alphabet to Acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 Billion
Alphabet, Google's parent company, plans to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to boost its data center energy supply. The acquisition will allow Alphabet to enhance its energy generation capacity and operate independently from local utilities. Read more
Samsung to Develop Custom GPU for Exynos 2800 by 2027
Samsung Electronics plans to create its first fully custom GPU for the Exynos 2800 chip, targeting a 2027 release. This development aims to improve AI application efficiency and performance. Read more
Z.ai Launches GLM-4.7 AI Model with Enhanced Coding Skills
On December 22, 2025, Z.ai introduced 'GLM-4.7', a new AI model focused on coding. It surpasses previous models, including Gemini 3.0 Pro and GPT-5.1, in several benchmarks, especially in mathematics. Read more
Snowflake in Talks to Acquire Observe Inc. for $1 Billion
Snowflake is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Observe Inc., an AI observability firm, for around $1 billion. This move aims to bolster Snowflake's capabilities in AI-driven infrastructure and application monitoring. Read more
Uber and Lyft to Test Baidu Robotaxis in UK by 2026
Uber and Lyft are collaborating with Baidu to introduce driverless taxis in the UK by 2026. This marks a strategic shift towards partnerships in the autonomous vehicle sector. Read more
Jet.AI and CCE to Build 50MW AI Data Center in Nevada
U.S. AI data center developer Jet.AI and infrastructure firm CCE are collaborating to establish a 50MW data center in Moapa, Nevada. The project will leverage existing utility infrastructure and is expected to cost $500 million. Read more
Anthropic Partners with US Department of Energy for AI Research
Anthropic has announced a multi-year partnership with the US Department of Energy to enhance scientific research in energy and biology using AI tools. Read more
OpenAI Introduces 'Your Year with ChatGPT'
OpenAI has launched a new feature called 'Your Year with ChatGPT', offering users a personalized review of their interactions with the chatbot, similar to Spotify Wrapped. Read more
Nvidia Licenses Inference Technology from Groq
Nvidia has entered a licensing agreement with AI chip startup Groq for around $20 billion, including hiring key executives. The deal aims to integrate Groq's inference chip technology into Nvidia's AI architecture. Read more
OpenAI Acknowledges Vulnerability in ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI has admitted that its ChatGPT Atlas browser may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks. The company is working on security improvements but recognizes the persistent risk of such attacks. Read more
Dazzle Raises $8M Led by Forerunner Ventures
Marissa Mayer's new startup, Dazzle, has secured $8 million in a seed round led by Kirsten Green of Forerunner Ventures. The company focuses on developing AI personal assistants. Read more
Türkiye Forms AI Directorate for Better Governance
The Turkish government has restructured its approach to AI by renaming a directorate and creating a new Public Artificial Intelligence Directorate General. This aims to develop AI policies, ensure ethical use, and align with international standards. Read more
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