AI Business Weekly: Mistral’s AI Data Center Plans, Groq’s $1.5B Funding & AI Stock Market Update (Feb 10, 2025)

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AI investment remains strong as Mistral plans a major AI data center, Groq secures $1.5B, and Human.org raises $7.3M to align AI with human intent. Meanwhile, acquisitions in AI infrastructure continue, with NXP acquiring Kinara and DataRobot acquiring Agnostiq.

Today’s edition covers seven major AI funding rounds and top AI stock market movers after market close.

Today’s Highlights

Mistral Plans AI Data Center Expansion

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch announced plans to raise additional funds for an AI data center in France. The move aims to strengthen Europe's AI infrastructure and expand Mistral’s computing capabilities.
👤 Connect with Arthur Mensch, CEO
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Human.org Raises $7.3M for AI Alignment

Human.org, an AI safety lab, secured $7.3 million in pre-seed funding to develop a trust infrastructure ensuring AI agents align with human intent. The company is building a blockchain-based identity protocol to prevent AI from operating without accountability.
👤 Connect with Kirill Avery, Founder
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Groq Secures $1.5B for AI Chip Expansion

AI chip startup Groq has secured a $1.5 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to expand the delivery of advanced AI chips in the region. The deal signals Saudi Arabia’s growing investment in AI infrastructure.
👤 Connect with Jonathan Ross, Founder & CEO
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AI Flying Robots for Warehouses Raise $3.5M

A Bulgarian-founded startup specializing in AI-driven flying robots for warehouse inventory management raised $3.5 million. The funding will enhance real-time monitoring, logistics automation, and operational efficiency.
👤 Connect with Petar Petrov, Co-Founder
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NXP Acquires Edge AI Company Kinara

NXP Semiconductors has acquired Kinara, an Edge AI chipmaker, to strengthen its AI-powered processing solutions for automotive and industrial applications.
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DataRobot Acquires Agnostiq for AI Compute Optimization

DataRobot has acquired Agnostiq, the company behind Covalent, an open-source distributed computing platform. The acquisition aims to enhance AI compute orchestration and improve AI-powered business automation.
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📈 AI Stock Market Update (February 10, 2025)

After market close, here are today’s top AI stock movers:

AI Gainers

• Nvidia (NVDA): +3.6% ($135.20) – Strong AI infrastructure demand

• BigBear.ai (BBAI): +2.8% ($9.15) – Increased interest in AI-driven defense analytics

• Cognex Corp (CGNX): +1.9% ($47.85) – Strong quarterly earnings from AI automation growth

AI Decliners

• SoundHound AI (SOUN): -2.1% ($14.92) – Market correction after a recent rally

• C3.ai (AI): -1.7% ($32.82) – Continued volatility following earnings report

• ON Semiconductor (ON): -4.8% ($83.40) – Weak AI chip sales forecast

📉 Market trends: AI stocks continue to fluctuate as investors assess AI hardware demand and cloud spending forecasts.

📢 AI Continues to Reshape Industries

AI investment remains strong, with Groq’s $1.5B funding, Mistral’s AI data center plans, and Human.org’s work on AI safety leading today’s headlines. Acquisitions in AI infrastructure also signal industry-wide consolidation, as seen with NXP’s Kinara deal and DataRobot’s acquisition of Agnostiq.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates on the latest AI funding and acquisition trends.

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