AI Startup Humans& Raises $480M, Meta's AI Models Debut, and UAE's AI Partnership - Daily AI Brief #372
January 21, 2026 -
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OpenAI has introduced an age prediction feature to ChatGPT aimed at enhancing youth safety. Meanwhile, AMI Labs is attracting significant investment interest, and Anthropic has partnered with Teach For All to launch AI training programs for educators. SAP and Fresenius have teamed up to develop an AI healthcare system.
Atlas Invest has secured $25 million for its AI real estate platform, and Google is collaborating with Khan Academy to create AI learning tools. Additionally, Google is expanding its Gemma Models for healthcare AI in India, and Zipline has raised $600 million to expand its operations to Houston and Phoenix.
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OpenAI has introduced an age prediction feature to ChatGPT aimed at enhancing youth safety. Meanwhile, AMI Labs is attracting significant investment interest, and Anthropic has partnered with Teach For All to launch AI training programs for educators. SAP and Fresenius have teamed up to develop an AI healthcare system.
OpenAI Adds Age Prediction to ChatGPT for Youth Safety
OpenAI has implemented an age prediction feature in ChatGPT to safeguard young users by identifying those under 18 and restricting content accordingly. Read more
AMI Labs Attracts Investment Interest
Yann LeCun's AI startup, AMI Labs, is drawing investment interest from Cathay Innovation and Hiro Capital, with a potential valuation of €3 billion. The company plans to raise €500 million for AI development. Read more
Anthropic and Teach For All Launch AI Training for Educators
Anthropic and Teach For All have initiated the AI Literacy & Creator Collective to provide AI tools and training to over 100,000 educators across 63 countries, aiming to improve AI fluency and classroom tool development. Read more
SAP and Fresenius Partner for AI Healthcare System
SAP and Fresenius have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-supported healthcare system. The initiative focuses on data sovereignty, security, and regulatory compliance to enhance digital healthcare delivery. Read more
Atlas Invest Secures $25M for AI Real Estate Platform
Atlas Invest has raised $25 million, led by BlackRock, to enhance its AI-driven commercial real estate lending platform, aiming to improve underwriting and servicing capabilities. Read more
Google and Khan Academy Collaborate on AI Educational Tools
On January 21, 2026, Google and Khan Academy announced a partnership to develop AI-powered tools aimed at improving literacy skills for students, utilizing Google's Gemini models. Read more
Google Expands Gemma Model Family for Healthcare AI in India
At the Google AI Startups Conclave in New Delhi, Google announced new models, MedGemma 1.5 and FunctionGemma, to enhance AI in India's healthcare sector. Read more
Zipline Expands Drone Delivery to Houston and Phoenix
Zipline has raised over $600 million, achieving a $7.6 billion valuation, and is expanding its drone delivery operations to Houston and Phoenix. Read more
Emergent Secures $70M Funding Led by SoftBank and Khosla Ventures
Indian AI startup Emergent has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round, led by SoftBank and Khosla Ventures, valuing the company at $300 million. The funds will be used to enhance product development and expand market presence. Read more
Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Team
At the World Economic Forum, Meta's CTO announced the delivery of the first AI models from their new team, with more models expected soon. Read more
Anthropic CEO Criticizes Nvidia and US Chip Export Policy
At the World Economic Forum, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed concerns over the US approval of Nvidia's H200 chip sales to China, citing national security risks. Read more
UAE and G42 Highlighted as Key AI Partners by White House Advisor
At the World Economic Forum, White House AI Advisor David Sacks emphasized the UAE and G42 as vital partners for U.S. AI competitiveness, focusing on ecosystem partnerships and infrastructure readiness. Read more
Zango Appoints Santander COO to Advisory Board for AI Governance
Zango, a UK-based start-up, has appointed Dean Nash, the global COO (legal) of Santander, to its advisory board as part of a research initiative on AI governance in financial services. Read more
AI Startup Humans& Secures $480 Million in Seed Round
AI startup Humans& has raised $480 million in a seed financing round, achieving a valuation of $4.5 billion. The company, founded by former researchers from OpenAI, Alphabet, and xAI, plans to develop human-centric AI tools. Read more
HackerOne Introduces AI Research Safe Harbor Framework
On January 20, 2026, HackerOne announced the Good Faith AI Research Safe Harbor, a framework to provide legal protections for researchers testing AI systems responsibly. Read more
Moonshot AI Valued at $4.8 Billion After Funding Round
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI, supported by Alibaba, has increased its valuation to $4.8 billion following a recent funding round. This marks a $500 million rise from its previous valuation. Read more
Cisco Integrates OpenAI's Codex for Engineering
Cisco has integrated OpenAI's Codex into its engineering workflows, enhancing enterprise software development with improved build times and defect resolution. Read more
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