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AI ‘Godfather’ Predicts Another Revolution in Tech
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, anticipates major advancements in artificial intelligence over the next five years. He emphasizes the importance of developing AI systems that better understand and interact with the physical world. LeCun was among seven engineers honored with the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for their contributions to machine learning.
Meta’s AI Models Lag Behind Chinese Startup DeepSeek
According to research by Piper Sandler, Meta Platforms Inc. may be trailing in the artificial intelligence sector. During a recent earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that the company is still analyzing innovative methods utilized by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, suggesting that Meta could be lagging in AI advancements.
Google Removes Ban on Weaponizing AI
Google has revised its AI ethics policy, lifting a prior prohibition on the use of artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance purposes. This change marks a departure from the company’s 2018 AI Principles, which were established in response to criticism over Google’s involvement in military projects.
Countries Ban DeepSeek AI Over Security Concerns
Australia, Italy, and Taiwan have banned DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, due to concerns over data security. The company’s rapid growth and popularity, rivaling that of ChatGPT, have raised alarms, particularly regarding data storage practices in China.
John Schulman Departs from AI Startup Anthropic
John Schulman has left Anthropic, a leading competitor to OpenAI in the AI foundation model space. The company reportedly has an annual revenue of about $875 million and offers access to its models both directly and through third-party cloud providers.
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