By Sherin Joseph Roy — Co‑founder & Head of Products, DeepMost AI
OpenAI Launches Sora 2: A Quantum Leap for Text‑to‑Video Generation
OpenAI has officially launched Sora 2, its next‑generation text‑to‑video model. The update allows creators to generate cinema‑quality 60‑second videos with enhanced physics realism and temporal consistency. In just five days after launch, the Sora video app surpassed 1 million downloads, despite being invite‑only and iOS‑exclusive. Industry experts are calling this “the dawn of human‑AI cinematic collaboration” .
Google’s ₹80,000‑Crore “AI City Vizag” Project Breaks Ground in India
Google and the Government of Andhra Pradesh have formalized the creation of “AI City Vizag”, backed by a massive ₹80,000‑crore investment. The project features a 1‑gigawatt hyperscale data center integrating clean energy and subsea connectivity. This initiative will deploy Google’s full AI stack to accelerate India’s digital transformation and make Visakhapatnam a hub for global AI infrastructure .
Microsoft Expands UAE Cloud and Launches Image‑Generation Model
Microsoft continues to strengthen its AI leadership with two major announcements. First, the company unveiled local AI data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE, ensuring compliant and secure in‑country operations. Second, it introduced MAI‑Image‑1, its first proprietary text‑to‑image model, now ranking among the world’s top 10 image‑generation models. The dual strategy aims to boost creativity and data sovereignty in emerging AI markets .
Europe Expands Its AI Factory Network
The European Commission has added six new AI Factories, bringing the total to 19 facilities across 16 member states. These centers provide startups and SMEs access to AI‑optimized supercomputers, advancing the continent’s goal of becoming an AI powerhouse. The expansion underscores Brussels’ focus on open scientific collaboration and responsible technological leadership .
Global AI Conferences Reinforce Collaboration and Ethics
October saw two pivotal global events shaping the future of AI:
AI in Science Summit 2025, Copenhagen — Focused on ethical and responsible AI in scientific discovery, with new cross‑disciplinary funding announced.
Global Research Conference on Robotics and AI, London — Highlighted OpenAI’s new “Tasks” feature, emotional‑support robots, and film AI applications .
Industry Snapshot: AI Demand and Layoffs
The global talent market is shifting. New reports reveal soaring demand for AI, cybersecurity, and software developers, particularly in India and MENA. Meanwhile, major firms like Intel, Meta, and Microsoft announced significant layoffs as automation reshapes operations. The message is clear — skills are the new capital in the AI economy .
Startup Spotlight: Resistant AI Raises $25 Million Series B
Prague‑based Resistant AI, a leader in fraud‑prevention AI, secured $25 million Series B funding led by a German venture capital firm. The investment strengthens its anti‑fraud platform used by global banks and fintechs. This underscores how AI‑driven cybersecurity continues to attract significant investor confidence .
Written and curated by Sherin Joseph Roy — Co‑Founder & Head of Products at DeepMost AI. Passionate about turning AI research into enterprise‑scale solutions that connect data, automation, and intelligence to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
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