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💬 OpenAI Developments

Elon Musk says he’ll drop his $97bn bid for OpenAI if it remains a non-profit

Elon Musk, leading a consortium of investors, has submitted a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit entity that controls OpenAI, aiming to steer it back to its original non-profit mission. This move comes amid Musk's ongoing criticism of OpenAI's shift towards a for-profit model and concerns over its alignment with its foundational goals.

OpenAI is rethinking how AI models handle controversial topics

OpenAI has released an expanded 63-page Model Specification, emphasizing principles of customizability, transparency, and intellectual freedom, to guide how its AI models handle controversial topics. The updated guidelines encourage models to engage in truthful discussions while maintaining clear moral stances on issues like misinformation and potential harm, and also address nuanced approaches to mature content and the problem of "AI sycophancy."

OpenAI partners with Schibsted Media Group

OpenAI has partnered with Schibsted Media Group to integrate content from its publications, including VG, Aftenposten, Aftonbladet, and Svenska Dagbladet, into OpenAI's products like ChatGPT. This collaboration aims to provide users with up-to-date news summaries, enhancing ChatGPT's ability to deliver relevant information to its 300 million users across the Nordics.

🌐 AI in Various Sectors

Robotics: KION Group has partnered with NVIDIA and Accenture to enhance supply chain operations using AI-powered robots and digital twins. This collaboration aims to optimize warehouse automation by leveraging NVIDIA's Omniverse platform to create large-scale industrial digital twins, enabling real-time simulations and improvements in intelligent warehouse performance.

Robotics: Meta Platforms plans to invest between $60 billion and $65 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities across its platforms. This significant investment underscores Meta's commitment to integrating advanced AI technologies into its services.

Social Media and Interaction: TikTok has been restored to U.S. app stores after a delay in enforcing the ban, following an executive order from President Trump granting ByteDance a 75-day extension to sell its U.S. operations. Meanwhile, Oracle and Microsoft are reportedly interested in acquiring the app, while rival platforms like Meta and X are capitalizing on the uncertainty.

🚀 Tech Industry Moves

Google: At the France AI Action Summit, Google and the Institute of Women's Cancers (founded by Institut Curie, Université PSL, and Inserm) announced a partnership to leverage AI in cancer research. This collaboration aims to improve treatments for breast and gynecological cancers, particularly triple-negative breast cancer, by using AI to predict cancer progression, identify biomarkers, and enhance treatment precision. Google will also provide AI training for researchers, fund postdoctoral studies with $2M through Google.org, and support science-based health information via YouTube to combat misinformation and promote screenings.

Anthropic is preparing to launch a new AI model that integrates traditional language processing with advanced reasoning capabilities, tailored for enterprise applications. A notable feature is its adjustable resource allocation, allowing users to modulate computing power per task, enhancing efficiency in complex programming scenarios.

Anthropic: The UK government has partnered with AI startup Anthropic to explore the use of its chatbot, Claude, aiming to enhance public interaction with information and services. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to establishing the UK as an AI superpower and improving public service productivity through advanced technologies.

Microsoft has expanded its Copilot Voice assistant to support 40 additional languages, significantly increasing its accessibility for global users. This update enhances real-time responsiveness, allowing for more natural and efficient interactions. Additionally, the improvements aim to make Copilot a more versatile AI assistant for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

Microsoft: CoachHub has partnered with Microsoft to launch AIMY™, described as the world's first conversational AI coach, aiming to democratize personalized coaching for employees at all levels. Powered by Microsoft Azure, AIMY™ offers 24/7 availability, multilingual support, and customizable features to align with individual preferences and organizational goals.

⚖️ AI Ethics and Regulation

The U.K. government has rebranded its AI Safety Institute as the AI Security Institute, shifting focus from existential AI risks to cybersecurity and national security concerns. Alongside this, the government signed an MOU with Anthropic to explore using its AI assistant, Claude, in public services and security risk assessments. This aligns with the Labour government’s AI-driven Plan for Change, emphasizing economic growth and AI adoption over safety concerns. While officials claim the institute's work remains unchanged, the pivot reflects a broader global shift away from AI safety discussions, as seen in the potential dismantling of the U.S. AI Safety Institute.

💡 Emerging AI Technologies and Companies

Airbnb CEO says it’s still too early for AI trip planning

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky stated that while AI will significantly impact travel in the future, it is still too early for AI-driven trip planning. Instead, Airbnb will first introduce AI into its customer support system, rolling out later this summer, with plans to expand its capabilities over time. Chesky compared AI’s current state to the internet in the late '90s, suggesting it’s not yet ready for full-scale trip planning. The company is also seeing small AI-driven productivity gains in engineering but remains cautious about major efficiency changes. Airbnb reported strong Q4 earnings, with a 15% stock surge after exceeding revenue and earnings expectations.

Google Gemini now brings receipts to your AI chats

Google's Gemini AI chatbot now features conversation recall, allowing it to remember past interactions and tailor responses accordingly. This eliminates the need for users to repeat information or search old chats. The feature is rolling out to Google One AI Premium subscribers, with support for more languages and enterprise users coming soon. To address privacy concerns, Google allows users to review, delete, or disable chat history. This move follows similar memory features introduced by OpenAI's ChatGPT, highlighting a broader trend in AI personalization.

🎨 AI in Creative Industries

Imagine it, create it: Veo 2 is coming to YouTube Shorts. YouTube Shorts is upgrading Dream Screen with Google DeepMind's Veo 2, allowing users to generate AI-powered video clips using text prompts. This enhancement lets creators add unique scenes, backgrounds, and cinematic effects to their Shorts with improved realism, physics, and human movement. Users can access these features via the Shorts camera, choosing between Green Screen for backgrounds or Create for standalone clips. SynthID watermarks ensure transparency, and the feature is rolling out in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for wider expansion.

🌍 Global AI Race

UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models

The United Arab Emirates plans to introduce new artificial intelligence models inspired by China's DeepSeek, aiming to enhance its position in the AI sector. Faisal Al Bannai, the driving force behind the UAE's Falcon large language model, views DeepSeek's emergence as evidence that agile nations can significantly impact the AI landscape.

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