Is Elon's Bid to Buy OpenAI Serious?

This AI Daily Brief headlines edition covers recent AI news, including DeepSeek's AGI push (evidenced by job postings for data experts and a legal chief focused on AGI risk governance), OpenAI's investigation into DeepSeek's potential unauthorized use of OpenAI models, OpenAI's progress in developing its own AI chip, and the AI Action Summit in Paris. The episode also details Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid to acquire the OpenAI non-profit, sparking debate about its seriousness and implications for OpenAI's valuation and transition to a for-profit company. Finally, Perplexity's successful Super Bowl app promotion, resulting in a 50% increase in daily downloads, is highlighted as an effective marketing strategy. The podcast provides a concise overview of significant events and their potential impact on the AI industry.