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OpenAI gets back into Robotics, Hugging Face Settles Lawsuit and VC's Note Scarce Training Data - Daily AI Brief #78

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Stefan
January 13, 2025

Hi there,

From OpenAI's renewed focus on robotics to billion-dollar AI server contracts, advancements in mRNA therapies, and game-changing developments in medical diagnostics, this week showcases the transformative power of AI. Meanwhile, funding continues to flow into AI startups, with investors emphasizing the importance of proprietary data to secure a competitive edge.

Today’s top stories

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Secures $1 Billion AI Server Contract with Elon Musk's X

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has obtained a $1 billion contract to supply AI servers to Elon Musk's social media platform, X, marking a significant boost for HPE's AI server business. Read more

OpenAI Unveils Robotics Ambitions Through New Job Listings

OpenAI has announced plans to develop adaptive robots with custom sensors and AI capabilities, as revealed in recent job listings. The company is focusing on real-world applications and high-volume manufacturing, while also collaborating with industry innovators on new technologies. Read more

Triplegangers, a small company specializing in 3D image files, experienced a website crash when OpenAI's bot made excessive server requests, resembling a DDoS attack. The bot's activity highlighted vulnerabilities in digital asset protection for small businesses. Read more

In 2024, AI companies attracted over $100 billion in venture capital, with investors emphasizing the importance of proprietary data for differentiation in a highly competitive market. Read more

Hugging Face has reached a confidential settlement with FriendliAI, resolving a lawsuit that accused it of infringing on a patent related to data batching for AI systems. Read more

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