AI News Roundup - Developments and Breakthroughs

April 15, 2025

Today's News Items
Nvidia Expands AI Supercomputer Production in the US
USA Today

Nvidia is expanding its domestic operations, producing AI supercomputers at two Texas factories, and promising thousands of new jobs amidst trade tensions.

OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 with Cost Reductions
CCN.com

OpenAI has launched its latest AI model, GPT-4.1, featuring a "nano" version which is OpenAI's cheapest model yet, competing with DeepSeek on price.

Google Develops AI to Interpret Dolphin Communication
Newsweek

Google has announced progress on DolphinGemma, an artificial intelligence model designed to analyze dolphin communication, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute.

AI Startup Promises Flood Prediction in Hong Kong
Bloomberg

A Hong Kong startup, Stellerus, utilizes AI to simulate and predict potential flooding for every street in the city in under three minutes.

Caltech Student Discovers 1.5 Million New Space Objects with AI
DevX

A Caltech student used AI technology to discover 1.5 million new space objects, marking a significant breakthrough in astronomical research.

Corvic AI Secures $12M Seed Funding for AI Cognitive Platform
Yahoo Finance

Corvic AI, focused on secure generative AI adoption for enterprises, has raised $12 million in seed funding led by M Ventures and Bosch Ventures.

AI Weekly Newsletter - April 15, 2025
AI-Weekly

AI-Weekly newsletter covers the latest in AI, with the current issue highlighting key developments for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

TCS veterans lead the voyage into AI
The Economic Times

TCS calls up group veterans to lead the voyage into AI

AI industry \'timelines\' to human-like AGI are getting shorter.
Fortune

AI industry 'timelines' to human-like AGI are getting shorter. But AI safety remains a concern.

Nvidia opening AI supercomputer operations in Texas, Arizona
USA Today

Nvidia opening AI supercomputer, chip operations in Texas, Arizona