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Here are the top 5 AI news stories as of April 15, 2025: 1. Nvidia Commits $500 Billion to U.S. AI Infrastructure Nvidia has announced plans to invest up to $500 billion over the next four years to build AI supercomputers entirely in the United States. This initiative includes manufacturing Blackwell AI chips at TSMC's Arizona facility and constructing supercomputing plants in Texas in collaboration with Foxconn and Wistron. The move aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and aligns with the U.S. government's push for local manufacturing amid evolving trade policies 2. OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.1 and Memory Features OpenAI has released GPT-4.1, along with two smaller, more efficient models: GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-4.1 Nano. Additionally, ChatGPT now includes a memory feature for Plus and Pro users (excluding some European regions), enabling the system to recall past interactions for more personalized conversations. Users have full control over this feature and can opt out if desired 3. Palantir's AI System Adopted by NATO NATO has acquired Palantir Technologies' AI-enabled military system, known as the Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO). This system is set to be integrated within NATO's Allied Command Operations, marking a significant step in modernizing the alliance's warfighting capabilities. The procurement process was notably swift, completed in just six months, and the system is expected to be deployed within the next 30 days 4. EU Launches €20 Billion AI Gigafactory Initiative The European Union has announced a €20 billion initiative to build AI "gigafactories" equipped with vast supercomputers to advance the development of next-generation artificial intelligence. This strategic move aims to position Europe more competitively against the US and China, who currently lead in AI innovation. The new gigafactories will house over 100,000 advanced AI processors and focus on "moonshots" in healthcare, robotics, and scientific discovery 5. Mira Murati's AI Startup Aims for Record-Breaking $2 Billion Seed Round Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has doubled the fundraising target for her new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, from $1 billion to over $2 billion, potentially marking the largest seed round in history. The startup has attracted significant investor interest due to Murati's expertise and the elite team she has assembled, which includes several former OpenAI colleagues instrumental in developing ChatGPT