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Top 5 AI and Metaverse News Stories
Meta Delays Launch of Flagship AI Model “Behemoth”
Meta has reportedly delayed the rollout of its flagship AI model called “Behemoth” due to performance concerns. The company is struggling to improve the model, which is an update to its Llama series. This news caused Meta’s stock to decline as investors reacted to potential setbacks in Meta’s AI strategy.
US-UAE Partnership Unveils Massive AI Campus in Abu Dhabi
The United States and United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a massive AI campus in Abu Dhabi. The project includes a 1GW AI datacenter as part of a planned 5GW facility, which would be the largest such deployment outside the US. President Trump signed deals to create a 10-mile campus intended to transform the UAE into an AI powerhouse.
FBI Warns of AI Voice Impersonation Scams Targeting Officials
The FBI has issued a warning about malicious actors using AI-generated voice memos to impersonate top U.S. officials as part of “vishing” (voice phishing) schemes. These sophisticated deepfake attacks represent a growing security concern as AI voice generation technology becomes more convincing.
Meta Plans to Train AI on EU User Data Without Opt-In Consent
Starting May 27, Meta intends to collect and use EU user data for AI training without requiring explicit opt-in consent from users. This move is facing legal challenges as privacy advocates question whether this approach complies with European data protection regulations.
NYT Opinion Piece Examines AI Revolution Timeline and Implications
The New York Times published an opinion piece exploring the pace of the artificial intelligence revolution and the potential implications of machine superintelligence for ordinary humans. The article, titled “An Interview With the Herald of the Apocalypse,” delves into both technical and philosophical questions about AI’s rapid advancement.
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