Mirendil Signs $100M+ Google Cloud Deal to Advance Self-Improving AI Research

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AI company Mirendil has entered into a partnership with Google Cloud valued at over $100 million. The deal is aimed at significantly expanding Mirendil's computing infrastructure. This increased capacity will support the company's research into self-improving AI systems. These systems are being developed with the goal of speeding up both scientific discovery and broader AI development.

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