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  • OpenAI is actively expanding its AI offerings by launching new models and collaborations, such as the GPT-5 powered conversational assistant for real estate searches and partnerships with Deutsche Telekom to enhance multilingual AI experiences in Europe.
  • The Agentic AI Foundation, co-founded by OpenAI, aims to establish open and interoperable standards for safe AI development, further emphasizing the industry's push towards responsible AI governance.
  • A significant investment of $50 million has been allocated to the People-First AI Fund, supporting nonprofits that foster innovation and community engagement in artificial intelligence applications, reflecting a strong commitment to social responsibility.
  • OpenAI is enhancing its capabilities by acquiring companies like Neptune and integrating advanced AI solutions into various enterprises, such as financial service firms and educational institutions, indicating a broader trend of embedding AI into core business processes.
  • Concerns regarding data privacy and ethical implications are growing, highlighted by OpenAI's legal disputes over user data protection and ongoing efforts to ensure AI systems are safe, transparent, and aligned with human values in diverse applications.

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Google AI

  • What’s new with Google Cloud 4 days ago by Google Cloud Content & Editorial
    Google Cloud, Inside Google Cloud

    Want to know the latest from Google Cloud? Find it here in one handy location. Check back regularly for our newest updates, announcements, resources, events, learning opportunities, and more.  ---------------------------------------- Tip: Not sure where to find what you’re looking for on the Google Cloud blog? Start here: Google Cloud blog 101: Full list of topics, links, and resources. ---------------------------------------- DEC 1 - DEC 5 * Unlock the full potential of your data with Object Contexts in Google Cloud Storage This new feature provides a foundation for semantic storage and actions, allowing you to integrate Gemini with GCS objects and enrich your objects in a

  • Google Cloud Europe establishes new European Advisory Board a month ago by Tara Brady
    Inside Google Cloud, Customers

    Across the world, organizations are partnering with Google Cloud to tackle their toughest challenges, drive digital transformation, and unlock new levels of growth. In Europe, organizations face unique and complex regulatory challenges. To ensure we're delivering the best possible value and experience for our customers here, we have established a new European Advisory Board. This distinguished group of leaders from across various industries will act as a vital feedback channel, help customers navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and foster a strong, sustainable digital economy. Their counsel is key to ensuring Google Cloud products not only meet but exceed European requirements, driving

  • Cool stuff Google Cloud customers built, Oct. edition: Research agents, a World Series hit, agentic "teams" & more a month ago by Google Cloud Content & Editorial
    AI & Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Databases, Inside Google Cloud, Partners, Customers

    AI and cloud technology are reshaping every corner of every industry around the world. Without our customers, there would be no Google Cloud, as they are the ones building the future on our platform. In this regular round-up, we dive into some of the exciting projects redefining businesses, shaping industries, and creating new categories.  For our latest edition, we look into new research agents from Deutsche Bank and The Max Planck Institute; helping devs strut their stuff with new databases for Rent the Runway; mortgage lender Mr. Cooper’s “team” of AI agents answering tough customer questions; an AI assistant for doctors

  • Cool stuff customers built, Sept. edition: Modern edge, faster blockchains, AI for nurses & more 2 months ago by Google Cloud Content & Editorial
    AI & Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Databases, Inside Google Cloud, Partners, Customers

    AI and cloud technology are reshaping every corner of every industry around the world. Without our customers, there would be no Google Cloud, as they are the ones building the future on our platform. In this regular round-up, we dive into some of the exciting projects redefining businesses, shaping industries, and creating new categories.  For our latest edition, we explore Uber’s revamped network with modern edge; smarter, AI-infused site search at Target; a wicked fast blockchain built by Keeta Network; HCA Healthcare empowers its nurses with a new AI-powered information portal; Deutche Telecom enhances its data science workloads; Google’s AI infrastructure

  • The global harms of restrictive cloud licensing, one year later 2 months ago
    Inside Google Cloud

    A year ago today, Google Cloud filed a formal complaint with the European Commission about Microsoft’s anti-competitive cloud licensing practices — specifically those that impose financial penalties on businesses that use Windows Server software on Azure’s biggest competitors.  Despite regulatory scrutiny, it’s clear that Microsoft intends to keep its restrictive licensing policies in place for most cloud customers. In fact, it’s getting worse.  As part of a recent earnings call, Microsoft disclosed that its efforts to force software customers to use Azure are “not anywhere close to the finish line,” and represented one of three pillars “driving [its] growth.” As we approach


The Deep View

  • Trump to challenge state AI laws 15 hours ago by The Deep View

    Welcome back. Following the news that Netflix acquired a CNN-less Warner Bros. Discovery for some $82.7 billion, Paramount has launched a hostile bid for the media giant (TV networks included) with an enterprise value of $108.4 billion. And I thought AI companies were the only ones seeing deal numbers that big! It looks like disappointment is in store for those of us who spent the weekend getting hyped up about potential Stranger Things-Harry Potter crossovers. The Ellison scion means business, and he has an all-too-valuable tool in his belt for doing business in the year 2025 — proximity to the

  • NYT's crusade against AI has a new target 2 days ago by The Deep View

    Welcome back. Marc Benioff may rename Salesforce to Agentforce. Why? Because that's what the customers are talking about. It's another sign that the enterprise side of the AI boom, where most of the business is getting done, is rapidly consolidating around AI agents as the path toward creating AI value and true ROI. "We learned in focus groups customers don't talk about cloud anymore. They just want to talk about their agentic interface," said Benioff. Salesforce is not known as an innovator or leader in the AI movement, and so the name change would be more aspirational than a reflection

  • AGI might have an efficiency problem 3 days ago by The Deep View

    Welcome back. Major model developers have made the lofty vision of artificial general intelligence their North Star. But if we ever get there, will we even need it? Using AGI for every task might be overkill, Ruchir Puri, chief scientist at IBM, told The Deep View.  Puri sat down with The Deep View to discuss the problems with existing perceptions about AGI and how enterprises may get more out of their AI deployments with focused, niche models. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.  IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER 1. AGI MIGHT HAVE AN EFFICIENCY PROBLEM 2. AGI VERSUS “ARTIFICIAL USEFUL INTELLIGENCE” 3. AGI’S “BAG

  • The 30-Minute Skillset Every Modern Team Needs 4 days ago by The Deep View

    Good morning. Welcome to this special weekend edition of The Deep View, presented in partnership with Miro. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF AI: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR WORK TODAY Most teams are experimenting with AI tools, but very few understand the core principles that make these tools useful. Without those fundamentals, outputs feel inconsistent, results vary, and the value never compounds. This guide highlights the essential skills that apply across every AI platform. Once you understand these basics, you can work effectively with any model, in any environment. Miro’s new “Fundamentals of AI” course teaches these skills in about 30 minutes. Register for free. ---------------------------------------- 1. UNDERSTAND WHAT AI

  • EU launches AI plan to catch US and China 5 days ago by The Deep View

    Welcome back. Google Cloud just partnered with Replit to bring "vibe coding" to businesses, letting non-coders build apps using chatbots. The phrase was coined by Andrej Karpathy, who warned it's "not really coding." He was proven right in July when a professional using Replit to vibe code accidentally deleted an entire company database and blamed the tool. Let's hope the enterprise version comes with better guardrails. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER 1. EU LAUNCHES AI PLAN TO CATCH US AND CHINA 2. CAN CLIMATE TECH STARTUPS USE AI TO FIX AI? 3. LECUN'S 'WORLD MODELS' STARTUP IS META-FREE POLICY EU LAUNCHES AI PLAN TO CATCH US AND CHINA The