NVIDIA's DreamDojo, Spotify's AI Playlists, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads - Daily AI Brief #401
February 26, 2026 -
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Spotify has introduced AI-powered playlists for its premium users, enhancing music personalization. Meanwhile, OpenAI has started incorporating ads into its ChatGPT platform. Nvidia has acquired Illumex for $60 million, expanding its AI capabilities.
Google has added hooks to its Gemini CLI for customization, and IBM has opened an AI GovTech Center in Lucknow. Wayve has secured $1.2 billion in funding, and Turbine has raised $25 million while partnering with a pharmaceutical giant.
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Spotify has introduced AI-powered playlists for its premium users, enhancing music personalization. Meanwhile, OpenAI has started incorporating ads into its ChatGPT platform. Nvidia has acquired Illumex for $60 million, expanding its AI capabilities.
Google has added hooks to its Gemini CLI for customization, and IBM has opened an AI GovTech Center in Lucknow. Wayve has secured $1.2 billion in funding, and Turbine has raised $25 million while partnering with a pharmaceutical giant.
NVIDIA Launches DreamDojo Robot Model
NVIDIA has introduced DreamDojo, an open-source robot world model trained on over 44,711 hours of human video data, enhancing robotics training and applications. Read more
Spotify Introduces AI-Powered Playlists for Premium Users
Spotify has launched a new AI-powered feature called 'Prompted Playlist' for Premium subscribers in select markets, enabling users to create playlists by describing their music preferences. Read more
OpenAI Introduces Ads in ChatGPT
At the India AI summit, OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap announced the introduction of ads in ChatGPT's free and Go tiers, highlighting an iterative approach focused on user privacy and trust. Read more
Nvidia Acquires Illumex for $60 Million
Nvidia has acquired Israeli AI startup Illumex for approximately $60 million to enhance its generative AI capabilities. This acquisition will help Nvidia strengthen its enterprise AI offerings and expand its presence in Israel. Read more
Google Cloud AI Lead on Model Capabilities and Deployment Challenges
Michael Gerstenhaber from Google Cloud discusses the key areas of AI model capabilities and the challenges in deploying AI systems effectively. Read more
Google Adds Hooks to Gemini CLI for Customization
Google has announced new hooks for Gemini CLI, enabling users to customize its behavior without changing the source code. This update aims to enhance software development efficiency by allowing context injection, security policy enforcement, and workflow automation. Read more
IBM Opens AI GovTech Center in Lucknow
IBM has opened an AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, India, to enhance digital governance with AI solutions. The center will work with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and introduce an AI Literacy program for students. Read more
Wayve Secures $1.2 Billion in Funding
Self-driving tech startup Wayve has raised $1.2 billion in a funding round led by Nvidia, Uber, and major automakers. The funds will aid in expanding its autonomous driving technology and partnerships. Read more
Turbine Raises $25M and Partners with Pharma Giant
Turbine, a virtual biology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding led by Interactive Venture Partners. The funds will support the expansion of their virtual cell platform and a new immunology partnership with a top 10 pharmaceutical company. Read more
Google Adds Automated Workflow in Opal with Gemini 3
Google has introduced a new feature in its Opal app, allowing users to create automated workflows using the Gemini 3 Flash model. This update aims to simplify task planning and execution for users without technical expertise. Read more
Gushwork Raises $9 Million to Boost AI Search Tools
India-founded startup Gushwork has secured $9 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered search tools for improving business visibility and lead capture. Read more
Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Firms of Mining Claude Model
Anthropic has accused Chinese AI companies DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax of creating fake accounts to mine its Claude AI model. This comes amid US debates on AI chip export controls. Read more
Pentagon Demands AI Model Access from Anthropic
The Pentagon has requested unrestricted access to Anthropic's AI model, with potential consequences if not granted. Anthropic maintains its stance against military use that conflicts with its policies. Read more
DBS and Granite Asia Launch $110 Million AI IPO Fund
Singapore-based DBS and Granite Asia have introduced a $110 million fund to support AI-driven companies in Asia, focusing on facilitating IPOs and expanding access to capital. Read more
Perplexity Launches AI System for Workflow Automation
Perplexity has introduced Perplexity Computer, an AI system designed to automate workflows by integrating various AI capabilities into one platform. Read more
Turbine Raises $25M and Partners with Pharma Giant
Turbine, a virtual biology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding led by Interactive Venture Partners and announced a new immunology partnership with a top 10 pharmaceutical company. Read more
Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept
On February 25, 2026, Anthropic announced its acquisition of Vercept, an AI startup known for its cloud-based computer-use agent, Vy. This follows the departure of one of Vercept's co-founders to Meta. Read more
Canva Acquires Mango.AI and Cavalry, Appoints New Chief Algorithms Officer
Canva has acquired Mango.AI and Cavalry to boost its creative suite and AI capabilities. Nirmal Govind, formerly of Netflix, joins as Chief Algorithms Officer. Read more
AMD and Meta Partner for 6GW GPU Deployment
AMD and Meta have announced a multi-year partnership to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs to enhance Meta's AI infrastructure, starting in 2026. Read more
AI Companies End Free Promotions in India
Major AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are shifting their strategy in India's AI market by ending free promotional offers to encourage paid subscriptions. Despite high download rates, India's contribution to AI app revenue remains low. Read more
Atlassian Adds AI Agents to Jira for Task Management
Atlassian has introduced a new feature in Jira that allows tasks to be assigned to AI agents, aiming to enhance productivity and collaboration. This feature is currently in open beta. Read more
Adobe Firefly Adds AI Quick Cut for Video Editing
The video editor in Adobe Firefly now features Quick Cut, an AI tool that drafts videos based on user instructions, streamlining the editing process. Read more
Google Vids Expands AI Avatars and Voiceovers to New Languages
Google Vids has expanded its AI avatars and voiceovers to include seven new languages, enhancing global communication capabilities. Read more
Intel and SambaNova Collaborate on Xeon-Based AI Solutions
Intel and SambaNova have announced a strategic collaboration to develop high-performance AI inference solutions using Intel Xeon-based infrastructure, targeting various global sectors. Read more
Alibaba Launches Qwen 3.5 Medium Model Series
The Alibaba Qwen team has introduced the Qwen 3.5 Medium Model Series, highlighting efficiency in AI development with improved performance and reduced compute needs. Read more
Salesforce CEO Addresses AI Concerns and Revenue Growth
During an earnings call, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discussed the company's performance amid AI concerns, reporting a 13% revenue increase and announcing a $50 billion share buyback program. Read more
Capgemini and OpenAI Partner for AI Enterprise Transformation
On February 23, 2026, Capgemini announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to enhance enterprise AI transformation through the Frontier platform. Read more
Google Updates Gemini AI for Task Automation on Android
Google has announced updates to its Gemini AI, enabling automation of multi-step tasks on Android devices. This feature is currently in beta and available on select devices in the U.S. and Korea. Read more
Meta AI Agent Malfunctions in Email Management
A security researcher at Meta reported an incident where an OpenClaw AI agent mistakenly deleted emails from her inbox, raising concerns about AI risks in personal use. Read more
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