SpaceX Acquires xAI, OpenAI's Codex App Launch, and Qatar's $3B AI Fund - Daily AI Brief #382
February 03, 2026 -
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OpenAI has introduced the Codex App for macOS, expanding its AI capabilities to Apple's desktop operating system. Meanwhile, Persona AI has secured 12 billion won in pre-IPO funding, marking a significant financial milestone for the company.
In other news, Anthropic is collaborating with various institutes to enhance AI applications in biology, and Berget AI has raised €2.1 million to support sovereign AI initiatives in Europe. Additionally, Qatar announced a $3 billion AI fund at the Web Summit 2026, aiming to boost AI development in the region.
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OpenAI has introduced the Codex App for macOS, expanding its AI capabilities to Apple's desktop operating system. Meanwhile, Persona AI has secured 12 billion won in pre-IPO funding, marking a significant financial milestone for the company.
In other news, Anthropic is collaborating with various institutes to enhance AI applications in biology, and Berget AI has raised €2.1 million to support sovereign AI initiatives in Europe. Additionally, Qatar announced a $3 billion AI fund at the Web Summit 2026, aiming to boost AI development in the region.
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