Regie.ai and Nomagic raise funds, ElevenLabs' Audiobook Tool and Google's Code Assist - Daily AI Brief #117

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Nomagic has secured $44 million to expand its AI robotic arms, while OpenAI has delayed the release of its new model due to concerns over its persuasive capabilities. Alibaba is set to open-source its AI model Wan 2.1, and Regie.ai has raised $30 million for its AI sales platform.

ElevenLabs has launched a new AI audiobook creation tool for authors, and Legend Innovation has partnered with Accelero for drug discovery. Google introduces a free AI coding tool called Gemini Code Assist, and Framework unveils a gaming and AI desktop PC featuring AMD Ryzen. Creandum leads a funding round in AI startup Lovable, and Alibaba unveils the QwQ-Max-Preview AI model. Quora's Poe launches Poe Apps for custom AI applications.

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Nomagic Secures $44 Million for AI Robotic Arms Expansion

Polish startup Nomagic has raised $44 million to advance its AI-powered robotic arms for logistics, with plans to expand into North America. Read more

OpenAI Delays Model Release Over Persuasion Concerns

OpenAI has postponed the release of its deep research model to its developer API, citing the need to better understand the risks of AI's persuasive capabilities. The company is focusing on evaluating real-world persuasion risks, particularly in relation to misinformation. Read more

Alibaba to Open-Source AI Model Wan 2.1

Alibaba Group is set to release an open-source version of its AI model, Wan 2.1, for generating videos and images, amid growing competition in China's AI sector. Read more

Regie.ai Raises $30 Million for AI Sales Platform

Regie.ai, based in San Francisco, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven sales enablement software. The company aims to improve sales processes by integrating AI with human outreach, reporting a significant revenue increase last year. Read more

ElevenLabs Launches AI Audiobook Feature

ElevenLabs has introduced a new feature allowing authors to create and publish AI-generated audiobooks on its Reader app. This follows a partnership with Spotify for AI-narrated audiobooks, aiming to provide affordable production tools and competitive royalties. Read more

Legend Innovation Partners with Accelero for Drug Discovery

Legend Innovation Life Science Fund has partnered with Accelero Biostructures to enhance drug discovery for its portfolio companies using Accelero's AI and structural biology platforms. Read more

Google Launches Free AI Coding Assistant Gemini Code Assist

On February 25, 2025, Google introduced Gemini Code Assist, a free AI coding assistant offering 180,000 code completions per month. It integrates with popular coding environments and includes a version for GitHub that scans for bugs, aiming to compete in the developer tools market. Read more

Open Meta City Secures $20 Million from GEM Digital

Open Meta City, a virtual real estate platform, has received a $20 million investment from GEM Digital to boost its AI capabilities and digital transformation efforts in real estate. Read more

Framework Unveils Gaming and AI Desktop PC with AMD Ryzen

Framework has launched its first desktop PC, optimized for gaming and local AI inference, featuring AMD's Strix Halo architecture. The compact and customizable computer is available in two configurations, with prices ranging from $1,099 to $1,999. Read more

Creandum Leads Funding Round in AI Startup Lovable

Swedish AI startup Lovable has received an undisclosed investment led by European VC firm Creandum. The startup specializes in AI agents for creating websites and apps without coding. Read more

Alibaba Introduces QwQ-Max-Preview AI Model

Alibaba has launched QwQ-Max-Preview, a new AI reasoning model aimed at competing with OpenAI and DeepSeek. The model is based on Qwen2.5-Max and is designed for deep reasoning, mathematics, coding, and general tasks. Read more

Quora's Poe Launches Poe Apps for Custom AI Applications

Quora's Poe platform has introduced Poe Apps, a feature that allows users to create and share custom AI-powered applications. The tool translates user descriptions into code, facilitating the development of visual interfaces. Read more

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• Infosys Introduces Open-Source AI Toolkit

• Alveo Technologies and Royal GD Partner for Animal Health Diagnostics

• Promise Robotics Expands Factory Service to North America

• CircNova Secures $3.3 Million for AI-Driven RNA Therapies

• Workday and Randstad Partner for AI-Driven Hiring

• Sensi.AI Partners with Right at Home Canada for Senior Care

• Accelitas Patents AI Technology for ACH Processing

• Windward Introduces AI Solution for Freight Forwarding

• Compugen Enhances Unigen™ with Ultima Genomics Technology

• Nullmax and Renesas Partner for ADAS Solutions

• Tetrate and Bloomberg Release Envoy AI Gateway

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• Siyata Mobile Merges with Core Gaming

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