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Dutch AI Supercomputer, Infinite Reality raises 3B and the “omi” AI wearable - Daily AI Brief #76

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Stefan
January 10, 2025

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From Infinite Reality's $3B milestone to Nvidia's bold claims on AI chip advancements, the AI landscape is buzzing with activity. Meanwhile, governments and tech leaders grapple with export controls, healthcare innovations soar, and wearable tech takes center stage. Dive into the latest updates shaping the future of AI!

Today’s top stories

Accenture has acquired a digital twin platform from Singapore's Percipient, aiming to modernize banking systems in the Asia-Pacific region by integrating cloud-enabled and AI-driven services. Read more

Microsoft and IndiaAI have teamed up to provide AI training to half a million people in India by 2026, focusing on diverse groups such as students, educators, and entrepreneurs, while also promoting AI innovation and responsible development. Read more

Microsoft has made its Phi-4 AI model available for download on Hugging Face under an MIT License, enabling customization and commercial use. The model, known for its efficient performance in mathematical reasoning and multitask language understanding, was previously only accessible through Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry. Read more

The Netherlands has reached an agreement with Nvidia to use its hardware and expertise for a potential new AI supercomputer facility, aiming to enhance the country's position in AI development. Read more

Sal Uslugil joins Ada as the Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to enhance revenue generation and partnerships, aiming to accelerate Ada's growth in AI-driven customer service. Read more

DDN Secures $300 Million Investment from Blackstone

DDN, a California-based data storage company, has received a significant $300 million investment from Blackstone, valuing the company at $5 billion. The funds will support DDN's expansion into sectors like healthcare and autonomous vehicles, amidst a growing trend of investments in AI-driven data management solutions. Read more

OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT by allowing users to customize interactions with traits like 'Chatty' and 'Gen Z', although some users experienced issues with the new options. Read more

AI startup Anthropic is broadening its team to target the public sector, appointing Thiyagu Ramasamy, an ex-Amazon Web Services executive, to lead public sector sales strategies for their AI products. Read more

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