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Author: Gustavo Salami

  • Starship’s First Orbital Launch Attempt Ends in Mid-Air Explosion.

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  • “Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Fails to Reach Agreement”

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  • “DIY AI Boom Emerges Amid Big Tech Bubble Fears”

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    Gen AI Bubble Fears and Low-Cost LLM Breakthroughs

    While fears of a big tech generative AI bubble are growing, researchers are finding it easier and cheaper than ever to build their own AI models. This trend is leading to a DIY AI boom, contrasting with the concerns about overvaluation in the tech sector.

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    Former Meta Executives Raise $15 Million for AI Assistant Startup

    Two former Meta AI executives have secured $15 million in funding for their startup, Yutori. The company aims to develop AI personal assistants, potentially competing in the growing market for AI-powered digital assistants.

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    Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Replace Doctors and Teachers Within 10 Years

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates has predicted that advancements in artificial intelligence will significantly reduce human involvement in traditional tasks such as medicine and teaching within the next decade. Gates suggests that AI will take over many roles currently performed by humans.

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    Apple’s AI Features Criticized as Unhelpful

    Apple’s recent AI features, including text message summaries, have been criticized as ineffective and unhelpful. The article suggests that the critique of Apple’s cautious approach to AI implementation may be justified, highlighting the challenges faced by tech companies in delivering practical AI solutions.

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    Columbia University Student Expelled for Creating AI Job Application Tool

    A computer science student at Columbia University has been expelled after creating an AI tool designed to cheat in tech job applications. This incident highlights the ethical concerns and potential misuse of AI technology in academic and professional settings.

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  • Nvidia in Talks to Acquire Lepton AI

    Nvidia in Talks to Acquire Lepton AI

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    AI’s Impact on Peer Review

    Artificial intelligence software is increasingly being used in the scientific peer review process, causing both interest and concern among scientists. This development is transforming how research papers are evaluated before publication.

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    Nvidia in Talks to Acquire Lepton AI

    Semiconductor giant Nvidia is reportedly close to acquiring Lepton AI, a company that rents out servers powered by Nvidia’s AI chips. This move could further strengthen Nvidia’s position in the AI hardware market.

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    China’s AI Data Center Oversupply

    China invested billions in AI infrastructure, building hundreds of data centers. However, this investment is now facing challenges due to weak demand and speculative investments, leading to many unused facilities.

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    European Investors Urge AI Adopters to Deliver Results

    European investors are pressuring companies that have adopted AI technologies to demonstrate tangible results and returns on their investments. This indicates a growing expectation for AI to deliver practical business value.

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    OpenAI Adopts Anthropic’s AI Model Connection Standard

    OpenAI has decided to embrace the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a standard developed by rival AI company Anthropic, for connecting AI assistants to data systems. This move suggests a potential shift towards standardization in the AI industry.

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  • DeepSeek Releases AI Model Upgrade

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    DeepSeek Releases AI Model Upgrade

    Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a major upgrade to its V3 large language model, intensifying competition with U.S. tech leaders like OpenAI. This development narrows the AI gap between China and the US to just three months in some areas.

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    Government AI Roll-outs Threatened by Outdated IT Systems

    The UK’s public accounts committee has flagged concerns about government AI implementations being hindered by outdated IT systems. The report also highlights persistent digital skills shortages and uncompetitive civil service salaries as potential obstacles.

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    Alibaba Chairman Warns About Potential AI Data Center Bubble

    Alibaba’s chairman has expressed concerns about a potential bubble in AI-related investments, particularly in data centers. Some analysts warn that these investments may not yield immediate returns, leading to fears of an AI bubble in the tech industry.

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    Otter Launches AI Agents for Meetings

    Otter is introducing three AI agents designed to provide quick assistance and boost productivity during calls and meetings. These voice-activated agents aim to enhance the meeting experience and improve efficiency.

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    AI Productivity Concerns

    A discussion on Hacker News highlights concerns about AI tools like ChatGPT potentially reducing worker productivity. Some surveys suggest that these tools may increase the volume of content and steps needed to complete tasks, leading to decreased efficiency in some cases.

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  • “AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Rejects Meta’s $800 Million Offer”

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    AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Rejects Meta’s $800 Million Offer

    Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has turned down an $800 million takeover offer from Meta Platforms Inc., opting instead to continue growing the business independently.

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    Meta’s AI Comment Experiment Sparks Outrage

    Meta is facing criticism for testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to generate comments, with users comparing it to a dystopian “Black Mirror” episode.

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    Georgia Tech Launches Tech AI Initiative

    Georgia Tech has officially launched Tech AI, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the real-world impact of artificial intelligence research and applications.

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    China’s Open-Source AI Embrace Drives Innovation

    China’s growing embrace of open-source AI models is boosting AI adoption and innovation in the country, potentially challenging conventional wisdom about China’s AI development approach.

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    AI Companies Lobby for Fewer Regulations Under Trump

    Following President Trump’s prioritization of AI dominance, tech companies have shifted their approach, lobbying for fewer regulations compared to their stance under the previous Biden administration.

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  • “Google Introduces Real-Time Video AI Features for Gemini”

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    Google Rolls Out Real-Time AI Video Features for Gemini

    Google has begun implementing Project Astra features for Gemini Live, allowing the AI to visually analyze smartphone screens or camera feeds in real-time.

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    Apple Explores AI-Powered Smartwatches with Cameras

    Apple is investigating the addition of cameras and visual intelligence features to its smartwatches, potentially entering the AI wearables market.

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    Walmart Expands Metaverse Presence with Minecraft Partnership

    Walmart is reportedly collaborating with Minecraft to create a gaming experience called “Skyward,” furthering its metaverse initiatives.

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    AI’s Impact on Coding Jobs: Zoho Founder and OpenAI CEO Weigh In

    Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have cautioned that AI could replace a significant portion of software engineering jobs in the future.

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    OpenAI and Meta in Talks with Reliance for AI Partnerships

    According to The Information, discussions are underway between Reliance Jio and OpenAI regarding a potential partnership to distribute ChatGPT in India.

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  • AI Partnerships in India: OpenAI and Meta in Talks with Reliance

    AI Partnerships in India: OpenAI and Meta in Talks with Reliance

    OpenAI and Meta in Talks with Reliance for AI Partnerships

    OpenAI and Meta Platforms are separately discussing potential AI partnerships with India’s Reliance Industries. These talks aim to expand their artificial intelligence presence in India, potentially marking significant moves in the global AI landscape.

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    AI to Take Drive-Thru Orders at 500 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC Locations

    Yum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, announced plans to implement AI-powered drive-thru ordering systems at 500 locations starting in April. This move follows a trend of AI integration in the fast-food industry.

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    Meta Integrates AI Bot Profiles into Its Apps

    Meta is rolling out AI characters across its platforms, including Messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Users can now access an “AI Studio” in Messenger to interact with various AI personalities, marking a significant step in Meta’s AI integration strategy.

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    Human-Level AI Potentially a Few ‘Miracles’ Away, Says Microsoft’s Nathan Myhrvold

    Nathan Myhrvold, CEO of Intellectual Ventures and former Microsoft CTO, discusses the potential for artificial intelligence to reach human-level capabilities. He suggests that achieving this milestone may require only a few more breakthrough developments.

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    AI Creating Explicit Deepfake Images That Harm Children

    A new report highlights a disturbing trend where AI is being used to create realistic deepfake nude images and videos of minors. This emerging digital threat poses significant risks to young people’s safety and privacy online.

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  • Meta Testing AI-Generated Comments on Instagram

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    Meta Testing AI-Generated Comments on Instagram

    Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is experimenting with AI-generated comments on the platform. This development is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI features and capabilities into its apps, including AI-generated characters.

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    AI Chatbots for Communicating with Deceased Loved Ones in South Korea

    In South Korea, people are using AI-powered chatbots to communicate with virtual representations of their deceased loved ones. This technology is being used as a tool for processing grief and saying goodbye, as AI capabilities continue to advance rapidly.

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    Trump Administration Launching AI Tool for Government Use

    The General Services Administration is introducing a new AI tool designed for government use. This tool is intended to support agency staff in their work, though specific details about its functionality were not provided in the search result.

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    Machine Surveillance Enhanced by Large AI Models

    The ACLU reports on the increasing power of machine surveillance due to large AI models. The organization emphasizes the need for limits and guardrails to protect privacy, liberty, and mental well-being in the face of omnipresent AI surveillance.

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    Identifying AI-Created Images

    As it becomes more challenging to distinguish between AI-generated and human-created images, Fox News provides guidance on identifying AI-created images. The article offers 10 telltale signs to help readers recognize artificially generated visual content.

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  • Meta AI Launches in Europe

    Meta AI Launches in Europe

    Meta AI Launches in Europe

    Meta is rolling out its AI assistant across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger in 41 European countries and 21 overseas territories. However, the European version may have limited features compared to the U.S. version.

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    Bob Iger on AI’s Potential for Disney

    Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that AI might be “the most powerful technology that we’ve ever seen” and revealed that Disney is already using AI to enhance creativity, though it’s still in the early stages.

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    New AI Tool for Faster, High-Quality Image Generation

    MIT researchers have developed a hybrid AI approach called “hybrid autoregressive transformer” that can generate realistic images with the same or better quality than state-of-the-art methods, but faster.

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    AI Weather Forecasting Breakthrough

    A new AI weather program can produce forecasts in just one second on a desktop computer, matching the accuracy of traditional forecasts that require hours or days on supercomputers.

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    Big Tech’s $320B AI Infrastructure Investment

    Major tech companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with spending expected to reach $320 billion, despite ongoing efforts to improve AI efficiency.

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