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💬 OpenAI Developments

OpenAI holds off on promise to creators, fails to protect intellectual property

OpenAI has delayed the release of its Media Manager tool, initially promised in May 2024 to allow creators to manage the inclusion of their works in AI training data, missing its self-imposed deadline of January 1, 2025. This postponement has intensified concerns about the company's commitment to protecting intellectual property rights.

OpenAI's o3 Model Claims Human-Level Intelligence on Benchmark, But It Might Not Be That Smart

OpenAI's latest AI model, o3, has achieved human-level performance on the ARC-AGI benchmark, scoring 85%, surpassing the previous AI best of 55% and aligning with average human scores. This advancement signifies a notable step toward artificial general intelligence, demonstrating the model's enhanced reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.

🌐 AI in Various Sectors

Healthcare: Carecode, a Brazilian startup, has secured funding from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and QED Investors to develop AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Their platform employs AI agents to automate administrative tasks, streamline patient management, and support clinical decision-making, thereby reducing operational costs and improving service quality.

Robotics: RoboSense, a leader in LiDAR and perception solutions, unveiled its latest M Platform line of sensors at CES 2024, introducing the M2 and M3 models designed to enhance intelligent driving systems with increased range, resolution, and cost-effectiveness. The M3, the platform's first long-range LiDAR, offers a range of 300 meters at 10% reflectivity and improved angular resolution, while the M2 serves as a high-performance mid-range LiDAR, both aimed at advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

🚀 Tech Industry Moves

Cerence AI has partnered with NVIDIA to enhance in-car voice recognition systems by integrating NVIDIA's AI software platform into its automotive large language models. This collaboration aims to improve performance and reduce costs for automakers implementing generative AI-powered solutions in vehicles.

Nvidia: In 2024, Nvidia invested $1 billion in artificial intelligence startups, participating in 50 funding rounds and corporate deals, up from $872 million across 39 deals in 2023. These investments primarily targeted "core AI" companies with substantial computing infrastructure needs, aligning with Nvidia's strategy to support the AI ecosystem and maintain its industry leadership amid growing competition.

Microsoft is set to unveil new mini PCs equipped with AI-driven Copilot Plus features, including Recall, Click To Do, and AI-powered image generation, at CES 2025. Asus and Geekom have announced upcoming mini PCs featuring various processors compatible with Copilot Plus, with Asus' NUC 14 Pro AI notably including a dedicated Copilot button on the front.

Rezolve Ai's stock has risen by 8% over the past two days following the announcement of its 2025 roadmap, which includes plans to deepen partnerships with Microsoft and Google. These collaborations aim to expand the reach of Rezolve Ai's Brain Suite—a collection of AI-driven retail solutions offering personalized shopping assistants and marketing tools—through Microsoft's Azure Marketplace and Google's Cloud platform, potentially generating over 50% of the company's projected revenues in the coming years.

Meta: In September 2023, Meta introduced AI chatbots on Instagram and Facebook, featuring celebrity likenesses; while these were discontinued, some entirely fictitious AI profiles like "Jane Austen," "Liv," and "Carter" remain active. Users have expressed confusion and frustration over these bots, particularly due to the inability to block them, prompting Meta to acknowledge the issue and commit to removing the profiles to resolve the blocking problem.

Anthropic has reached a partial settlement with music publishers, including Universal Music Group and Concord Music Group, over allegations of copyright infringement involving its AI chatbot, Claude. The agreement, approved by a U.S. district judge, mandates that Anthropic maintain existing safeguards to prevent Claude from generating or utilizing copyrighted song lyrics without permission, and establishes a procedure for publishers to report any failures of these safeguards.

Google Ads is set to undergo a significant transformation in 2025, with AI at the forefront of reshaping search marketing. Brendon Kraham, Google's VP of Global Search Ads and Commerce, describes this shift as more impactful than the mobile revolution, emphasizing a move beyond traditional keyword searches to multimodal experiences. Key areas of focus include the evolution of search behavior, the introduction of AI-powered creative tools for marketers, and enhanced measurement capabilities across all channels. This initiative aligns with CEO Sundar Pichai's strategy to scale the company's AI platform, Gemini, amid growing competition and regulatory challenges.

⚖️ AI Ethics and Regulation

The FTC has fined AI accessibility startup accessiBe $1 million for false advertising and undisclosed sponsorship of reviews, requiring the company to refund customers and cease overstating its product capabilities. AccessiBe, which markets an AI plug-in for website accessibility compliance, has faced criticism from advocacy groups and lawsuits alleging its tools fail to meet ADA standards and can even hinder accessibility. The FTC order also mandates transparency in endorsers’ connections to accessiBe, highlighting concerns over its misleading practices and the broader efficacy of automated accessibility tools.

💡 Emerging AI Technologies and Companies

Microsoft to spend $80 billion in FY’25 on data centers for AI

The United States has a unique opportunity to lead the global AI revolution by fostering innovation, workforce development, and international collaboration, positioning AI as a transformative technology akin to electricity. Key strategies include investing in cutting-edge AI infrastructure, expanding skilling programs, and promoting AI exports to maintain a competitive edge over rivals like China. Microsoft plans to play a pivotal role, investing $80 billion in fiscal year 2025 to build AI-enabled data centers, bolstering AI development and economic growth. A coordinated effort across government, private sector, and educational institutions is essential to unlock AI’s full potential for long-term prosperity.

🌍 Global AI Race

Putin instructs Russia to team up with China to develop AI: Russian media

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the government and Sberbank to collaborate with China on artificial intelligence (AI) development, with a progress report due by April 2025. This initiative aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both nations, combining China's application capabilities and data resources with Russia's expertise in AI algorithms and fundamental research, to drive global AI innovation.

DEWA presents a comprehensive roadmap to utilise generative AI

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft's Power Platform and Copilot AI to accelerate its digital transformation. This initiative is part of a broader roadmap to integrate generative AI across operations, boosting efficiency and service delivery. The collaboration aligns with Dubai’s goal of becoming a digital leader, positioning DEWA at the forefront of technological innovation in the utility sector.

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