Microsoft Unveils New AI Tools, OpenAI Expands Codex, and Trump Signs AI Order - Daily AI Brief #471
June 03, 2026 -
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In today's edition, Elly has launched an AI Sourcer aimed at enhancing recruitment processes. Meanwhile, OpenAI has appointed Jason Boehmig to lead its legal AI development initiatives. Martin Scorsese has joined an AI startup to contribute to storyboarding advancements. Microsoft has introduced a new Agent Control Specification to improve AI management.
Mistral AI co-founders have invested in a new NP company, and OpenAI is expanding its Codex with new plugins and interactive sites. Kosmos has secured $5 million in seed funding, and Anthropic is expanding its cybersecurity initiative. ZeroDrift has raised $10 million for AI compliance, and Microsoft has launched the Scout AI Assistant.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, Elly has launched an AI Sourcer aimed at enhancing recruitment processes. Meanwhile, OpenAI has appointed Jason Boehmig to lead its legal AI development initiatives. Martin Scorsese has joined an AI startup to contribute to storyboarding advancements. Microsoft has introduced a new Agent Control Specification to improve AI management.
Mistral AI co-founders have invested in a new NP company, and OpenAI is expanding its Codex with new plugins and interactive sites. Kosmos has secured $5 million in seed funding, and Anthropic is expanding its cybersecurity initiative. ZeroDrift has raised $10 million for AI compliance, and Microsoft has launched the Scout AI Assistant.
Elly Introduces AI Sourcer for Recruitment
Elly has launched AI Sourcer, a platform designed to streamline recruitment by integrating chat-based candidate search, contextual ranking, and outreach campaigns. Read more
Infosys Partners with DNB Bank to Enhance Financial Crime Operations
Infosys has expanded its partnership with DNB Bank ASA to modernize the bank's financial crime operations using AI. The initiative will leverage the NICE Actimize X-Sight Enterprise platform to improve detection accuracy and risk insights. Read more
Scorsese Collaborates with AI Startup for Storyboarding
Martin Scorsese partners with Black Forest Labs to use AI technology for enhancing storyboarding in film production. Read more
Kosmos Secures $5 Million Seed Funding
Kosmos, an operational intelligence company, has announced a $5 million seed funding round led by Norwest to enhance its AI-native platform for enterprises. Read more
Microsoft Launches Agent Control Specification
Microsoft has announced the Agent Control Specification (ACS), an open-source standard aimed at improving the management of AI agent behavior. This initiative allows developers to define policies for AI actions, enhancing compliance and security across applications. Read more
OpenAI Hires Ironclad Founder for Legal AI Development
Jason Boehmig, cofounder of Ironclad, joins OpenAI to lead AI product development for the legal sector amid growing competition. Read more
OpenAI CEO Supports New AI Startup Alfred
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is supporting a new AI startup named Alfred, founded by former Tesla and Meta employees. The startup focuses on developing a platform to speed up the creation of physical machines. Read more
Mistral AI Co-Founders Invest in NP Company After Acquisition
Paris-based startup NP Company has secured €6 million in pre-seed funding, with contributions from co-founders of Mistral AI, following Mistral AI's acquisition of Emmi AI. The startup focuses on AI-native physics simulators for engineering simulations. Read more
OpenAI Expands Codex with New Plugins and Interactive Sites
OpenAI has launched new role-specific plugins and interactive sites for Codex users, broadening its application beyond software development to include roles like analysts, marketers, and designers. Read more
Anthropic Expands Cybersecurity Initiative
Anthropic has expanded Project Glasswing, increasing partnerships to 150 organizations in over 15 countries to enhance cybersecurity using the Claude Mythos Preview model. Read more
ZeroDrift Secures $10M for AI Compliance
ZeroDrift has raised $10 million in seed funding to enhance its AI compliance and governance system. The company plans to use a dual model approach to ensure AI models meet compliance standards. Read more
Microsoft Introduces Scout AI Assistant
In June 2026, Microsoft launched Scout, an AI assistant based on the OpenClaw framework, designed for integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It focuses on user adaptation and security, available via the Frontier program with a GitHub Copilot subscription. Read more
SoftBank in Talks for $300M Investment in Agile Robots
German startup Agile Robots is in early discussions to raise $800 million, with SoftBank Group Corp potentially investing over $300 million. The startup focuses on AI-powered robotics systems. Read more
Microsoft Introduces ASSERT for AI Testing
Microsoft has launched ASSERT, an open-source tool that translates text descriptions into tests to evaluate AI behavior for specific applications. Read more
OpenAI Introduces New Codex Tools for Enterprises
OpenAI has launched new capabilities for its Codex tool, targeting enterprise users with job-specific plug-ins for roles like data analytics and investment banking. The update includes features for creating interactive websites and improved document handling. Read more
Google Introduces Fake Call Detection on Android
Google has launched a new feature for Android devices to detect fake calls and protect users from AI deepfake impersonation scams. The feature verifies calls from trusted contacts and alerts users if a scam is detected. Read more
Gryphon AI Introduces Contact Governance Model
Gryphon AI has launched its Contact Governance Maturity Model™, designed to help organizations enhance AI compliance by transforming customer outreach into a strategic asset. The model addresses regulatory risks and evaluates organizations across eight dimensions. Read more
Trump Signs Executive Order on AI Oversight
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing certain AI companies to voluntarily submit new models for government review before public release, following industry objections to a longer review period. Read more
Uber Limits Employee AI Spending After Budget Overrun
Uber has set a monthly spending limit of $1,500 per employee on AI tools after surpassing its annual budget in just four months. This move comes amid efforts to boost AI usage among employees, monitored via internal leader boards. Read more
Amazon Sued Over Ring's Facial Recognition
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon for allegedly collecting facial recognition data through Ring's Familiar Faces feature without consent, raising privacy concerns. Read more
Cortechs.ai and Microsoft Collaborate on AI in Radiology
Cortechs.ai has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered imaging insights into clinical radiology workflows, aiming to enhance diagnostic precision and streamline reporting. Read more
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