OpenAI's $10B Deal with Cerebras and IBM's Sovereign Core Unveiled - Daily AI Brief #367
January 15, 2026 -
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In this edition, OpenAI has signed a $10 billion deal with Cerebras to enhance its AI compute capabilities. Meanwhile, Zoomlion is advancing AI in manufacturing, and DataMesh has launched a new robotics solution aimed at improving AI training. TCS and AMD have partnered to boost AI adoption, and Etched has raised $500 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI chip market.
Additionally, IBM has introduced AI-ready sovereign core software, and the US Pentagon plans to integrate Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok. SAP and BITZER are collaborating on Project Embodied AI, while Anthropic is expanding its labs for AI product development. Finally, a report from Cognizant highlights AI's impact on U.S. labor productivity.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In this edition, OpenAI has signed a $10 billion deal with Cerebras to enhance its AI compute capabilities. Meanwhile, Zoomlion is advancing AI in manufacturing, and DataMesh has launched a new robotics solution aimed at improving AI training. TCS and AMD have partnered to boost AI adoption, and Etched has raised $500 million to challenge Nvidia in the AI chip market.
Additionally, IBM has introduced AI-ready sovereign core software, and the US Pentagon plans to integrate Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok. SAP and BITZER are collaborating on Project Embodied AI, while Anthropic is expanding its labs for AI product development. Finally, a report from Cognizant highlights AI's impact on U.S. labor productivity.
OpenAI Partners with Cerebras for $10 Billion AI Compute Deal
OpenAI has signed a multi-year agreement with Cerebras to acquire 750 megawatts of compute power, valued at over $10 billion, to enhance AI output speed for its customers. Read more
OpenAI Rehires Key Staff from Thinking Machines Lab
Barret Zoph, Luke Metz, and Sam Schoenholz are returning to OpenAI from Thinking Machines Lab, a startup co-founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati. The move follows a significant funding round for the startup. Read more
Zoomlion Advances AI in Manufacturing
Zoomlion is enhancing intelligent manufacturing in China by integrating AI with construction machinery, big data, and cloud computing. The company is developing a full-chain AI system and scaling humanoid robotics for factory operations. Read more
DataMesh Launches Robotics Solution for AI Training
DataMesh has introduced DataMesh Robotics, aimed at improving industrial AI training with executable digital twins, bridging the gap between simulations and real-world scenarios. Read more
TCS and AMD Partner to Boost AI Adoption
Tata Consultancy Services and AMD have announced a strategic partnership to enhance AI adoption across various industries. The collaboration will focus on developing industry-specific AI solutions and modernizing hybrid cloud environments. Read more
Etched Raises $500 Million to Challenge Nvidia
AI chip startup Etched has secured $500 million in funding to compete with Nvidia in the AI processor market, valuing the company at $5 billion. Read more
IBM Introduces AI-Ready Sovereign Core Software
IBM has announced the launch of IBM Sovereign Core, a software designed to help organizations create AI-ready sovereign environments, addressing the need for digital sovereignty and regulatory compliance. Read more
US Pentagon to Integrate Elon Musk's AI Tool Grok
The US Department of Defense plans to integrate Elon Musk's AI tool Grok into its networks this month, as part of an AI acceleration strategy to enhance military capabilities. Read more
SAP and BITZER Collaborate on Project Embodied AI
SAP has partnered with BITZER to develop Project Embodied AI, focusing on integrating AI with robots to improve warehouse operations. Read more
Anthropic Expands Labs for AI Product Development
On January 13, 2026, Anthropic announced the expansion of its Labs team to develop experimental AI products using its model, Claude. Read more
Cognizant Report on AI's Impact on U.S. Labor Productivity
A report by Cognizant suggests that AI could boost U.S. labor productivity by $4.5 trillion, affecting 93% of jobs. The study emphasizes the role of human judgment and skills in leveraging AI's potential. Read more
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