Google DeepMind and ANRF Unite for AI Research in India - Daily AI Brief #399
February 23, 2026 -
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Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Google DeepMind has announced a partnership with ANRF to advance AI research in India. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO has addressed the environmental impact of AI in the region. ChipAgents has secured $74 million to develop its AI chip design platform, and OpenAI plans a significant compute spend of $600 billion by 2030.
Google is also planning a $100 million investment in the AI chip market. Additionally, Harvey is collaborating with the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School, and Reload has raised $2.275 million for its AI platform, Epic. Stay informed with these and other top stories in the AI industry.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Google DeepMind has announced a partnership with ANRF to advance AI research in India. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO has addressed the environmental impact of AI in the region. ChipAgents has secured $74 million to develop its AI chip design platform, and OpenAI plans a significant compute spend of $600 billion by 2030.
Google is also planning a $100 million investment in the AI chip market. Additionally, Harvey is collaborating with the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School, and Reload has raised $2.275 million for its AI platform, Epic. Stay informed with these and other top stories in the AI industry.
Google DeepMind Partners with ANRF for AI Research in India
Google DeepMind has announced a partnership with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to advance AI research and education in India. The collaboration aims to broaden access to AI technologies and empower students and teachers through innovative educational tools. Read more
OpenAI CEO Addresses AI's Environmental Impact in India
At an AI summit in India, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the environmental concerns related to AI, focusing on energy and water usage. He refuted claims of high water consumption per query and advocated for renewable energy adoption. Read more
ChipAgents Secures $74 Million for AI Chip Design Platform
ChipAgents has raised a total of $74 million, including a recent $50 million Series A1 funding round led by Matter Venture Partners, to expand its AI platform for semiconductor design. Read more
OpenAI Plans $600 Billion Compute Spend by 2030
OpenAI is planning to spend around $600 billion on compute resources by 2030, as it gears up for a potential IPO. The company is also in talks with Nvidia for a significant investment. Read more
WeaveGrid and FranklinWH Partner for Energy Storage Management
WeaveGrid and FranklinWH have announced a partnership to integrate FranklinWH's home battery systems into WeaveGrid's DISCO platform, enhancing utility management of residential energy storage. Read more
Google Plans $100 Million Investment in AI Chip Market
Google is reportedly planning to invest around $100 million in the cloud-computing startup Fluidstack to expand its artificial intelligence chip market. This investment aims to increase the demand for Google's tensor processing units (TPUs) and support data center partners. Read more
Harvey Partners with University of Oxford's Blavatnik School
Harvey has announced a partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford to provide access to its legal reasoning platform, focusing on AI governance in public policy. Read more
Reload Secures $2.275 Million for AI Platform Epic
Reload has raised $2.275 million in funding to launch its AI workforce management platform, Epic. The funding will support hiring and product infrastructure development. Read more
U.S. Army Uses AI for Doctrine Development
The U.S. Army's Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate is implementing artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of military doctrine writing, aiming to accelerate development while ensuring quality. Read more
Block Enforces AI Tool Use Amid Layoffs
Block, the fintech company, is implementing layoffs while requiring daily use of AI tools by employees, marking a strategic shift in the company. Read more
Vietnam's Central Bank Mandates AI Use Disclosure
The State Bank of Vietnam has mandated that banks and e-wallet providers must inform customers before employing AI systems for direct interactions, aiming to protect vulnerable groups and ensure fair treatment. Read more
Code Metal Secures $125 Million for AI Code Verification
Code Metal has raised $125 million in Series B funding, led by Salesforce Ventures, to enhance its AI code verification technology for mission-critical industries. The funding will aid in expanding engineering, product development, and partnerships. Read more
Qumis Raises $4.3 Million for AI Insurance Platform
Qumis has secured $4.3 million in a seed funding round led by MTech Capital to enhance its AI platform for commercial insurance coverage intelligence. Read more
Commotion and NVIDIA Launch AI Operating System for Enterprises
Commotion Inc. has launched a new AI Operating System in collaboration with NVIDIA, aimed at enhancing enterprise productivity by enabling autonomous AI task execution. Read more
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