AI Brief
EP 149 : OpenAI + Jony Ive: The $6.5B AI Hardware Bet, Mistral Coding, Shopify AI, Google I/O & More
23 May 2025
Welcome to the latest AI Brief episode! Dive into the biggest AI news today. OpenAI makes a massive $6.5B acquisition, buying Jony Ive's AI device startup, io, to build a new generation of AI-powered devices that move "beyond screens". Sam Altman is already calling a prototype the "coolest piece of technology the world will have ever seen", merging design genius with AI ambition. We also cover Mistral's return to open source with Devstral, a powerful coding model capable of running on laptops. Plus, explore Shopify's new AI-powered features, including an automated store builder and upgrades to its Sidekick AI assistant for merchants. Catch up on highlights from Google I/O, including the efficient Gemma 3n model and discussions around AGI goals. Airtable CEO Howie Liu shares insights on how AI is reshaping databases and productivity workflows. Stay updated on ByteDance BAGEL, xAI Live Search API, OpenAI's Stargate data center project, and more essential AI updates.Finally, discover today's trending AI tools to boost your productivity. Don't miss this packed episode!
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