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Tech Giants Shape the Future of AI Tools and Investments

Nvidia, Apple, and IBM make significant AI investments, Google enhances email management with AI, and startups secure major funding to revolutionize coding.

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Today’s News: Nvidia and Apple eye investments in OpenAI, Gmail launches AI assistant on Android, Magic secures $320M for AI coding tools, Codeium reaches unicorn status, and Intel partners with IBM Cloud for AI chips.

Nvidia and Apple Consider Joining OpenAI's $100 Billion Valuation Push

Nvidia and Apple are reportedly interested in participating in OpenAI’s upcoming fundraising round, which could value the ChatGPT creator at $100 billion. With OpenAI facing significant financial losses despite high revenues, these tech giants, along with existing investor Microsoft, could provide crucial suppor

Google Introduces Gemini AI Assistant for Gmail Users on Android

Google’s new Gmail Q&A feature lets Android users chat with Gemini, its AI assistant, to manage their emails. This AI tool aims to streamline email organization but is only available to paying subscribers, highlighting Google’s push towards monetizing AI services.

Magic AI Secures $320 Million to Advance AI-Powered Coding Solutions

Magic AI, a startup focused on using AI to automate software development tasks, has raised $320 million from notable investors, including ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt. With plans to build powerful AI supercomputers, Magic is set to expand its innovative AI tools for developers.

Codeium Becomes a Unicorn with $150 Million Series C Funding

Codeium, an AI-powered coding assistant competing with GitHub Copilot, has raised $150 million in a Series C round, reaching a $1.25 billion valuation. The new funding will accelerate its growth and enhance its AI-driven code generation capabilities.

IBM Cloud Adopts Intel's Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator Chip

IBM Cloud is set to integrate Intel’s Gaudi 3 AI chips, making it the first cloud provider to offer these new accelerators. This partnership aims to boost IBM’s AI capabilities as Intel competes against Nvidia and AMD in the AI hardware space.

Quick Recap

Today’s newsletter covers key AI developments: Nvidia and Apple are in talks to invest in OpenAI, Google adds AI features to Gmail for Android, Magic raises $320M for its AI coding platform, Codeium achieves unicorn status with a $150M round, and Intel partners with IBM Cloud to boost its AI chip business.

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