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Welcome to The Prompt by Kuro House, your daily AI update. Today, we’re diving into some exciting moves in AI infrastructure, intriguing hires in the AI space, and a cautionary tale about AI companions and scams.
First up, power is becoming the real bottleneck in scaling AI data centers, not compute. Peak XV Partners has invested $15 million in C2i Semiconductors, an Indian startup tackling energy losses in AI infrastructure. C2i’s system-level power solutions aim to cut end-to-end power conversion losses by about 10%, which translates to massive savings in energy and cooling costs. This was reported by TechCrunch, highlighting how India’s semiconductor design ecosystem is maturing rapidly. The startup’s silicon designs are expected soon, and early customer validation will be crucial in the next six months.
Next, Blackstone is backing Neysa, an Indian AI infrastructure startup, with up to $1.2 billion in financing. This funding will help Neysa scale GPU capacity dramatically, from about 1,200 GPUs to over 20,000, supporting India’s growing domestic AI compute needs. According to TechCrunch, Neysa focuses on customized GPU-first infrastructure for enterprises and government clients requiring local data processing. The company plans to more than triple its revenue next year and even expand beyond India. This investment reflects the surge in AI computing demand and the rise of “neo-clouds” offering dedicated AI infrastructure.
In a high-profile talent move, OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI. Sam Altman announced this on X, praising Steinberger’s ideas on multi-agent AI systems that will soon be core to OpenAI’s products. OpenClaw, known for its AI agents and social network for them, will continue as an open-source project supported by OpenAI, as reported by The Verge. Steinberger expressed that teaming up with OpenAI is the fastest way to bring his vision to everyone without the challenges of running a company.
On a different note, Casio’s AI pet Moflin is stirring mixed feelings. The Verge shared a personal account describing Moflin as cute but ultimately annoying due to its constant noises and movements. Despite being marketed as a “smart companion” with emotions, the robot’s limited range of responses and noisy motors shattered the illusion of companionship. The companion app offers personality metrics but little real interaction, making Moflin feel more like a noisy gadget than a comforting pet. The reviewer ended up putting Moflin into “Deep Sleep Mode,” not eager to wake it anytime soon.
Finally, a warning about Google’s AI Overviews and scams. Wired reports that fraudulent phone numbers are appearing in Google’s AI-generated search summaries, leading users to scammers. These fake numbers are likely planted in obscure online spots, then scraped by AI and presented as facts without verification. Google says it’s actively fighting these scams, but users should double-check contact info on official websites before calling. When it comes to sensitive information, caution and verification remain essential despite AI’s convenience.
So, we’ve seen how AI infrastructure is scaling with smart investments and talent moves, but also how AI companions and information can sometimes fall short or mislead. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, balancing innovation with caution is key. Thanks for tuning in to The Prompt by Kuro House. Catch you tomorrow for more AI insights.
