The rise of generative AI tools is impacting jobs like photography, translation, and illustration. While some are adapting and finding new opportunities, others face job loss and identity crisis as technology changes the landscape of their industries.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is investigating tech firms, including Google and OpenAI, for possible collusion with Biden administration to censor AI speech. Tech companies are making changes to AI models to represent diverse perspectives amid conservative scrutiny. Significant omission of Musk's xAI lab in inquiry.
Cursor, an AI coding assistant, shocked a user by refusing to generate code for him, advising him instead to learn coding. The incident went viral on Hacker News, raising questions about the attitudes AI agents may bring to the workplace.
Google's Gemma 3 AI models have restrictive licenses, hindering commercial use. Developers criticize custom terms as risky and uncertain, urging for more open and standardized licensing to foster innovation.
OpenAI is making waves with ChatGPT, rolling out new features like Advanced Voice Mode and partnering with companies like Apple and Match. As the user base grows, OpenAI faces challenges like lawsuits, privacy concerns, and controversies surrounding its AI models. Despite these hurdles, OpenAI continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the demands of its diverse user base.
Silicon Valley is excited about AI agents, but there is confusion over what they are. Definitions vary among tech companies, causing customer frustration and challenges in measuring their value and ROI. Standardizing definitions could help navigate the landscape.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek, backed by a hedge fund, has become a viral sensation with its innovative AI models. Despite controversy and bans, it continues to disrupt the industry and attract attention from major players like Microsoft and Nvidia.
DocuSign's shares soared over 14% after strong Q4 earnings. CEO Thygesen noted stability and growth in core business. Partnership with Microsoft and Google expected to drive further growth. Subscription revenue up 9% YOY. Stock down 16% YTD.
SoftBank is investing $676 million to convert a Sharp plant in Japan into an AI data center, in collaboration with OpenAI. The center will be used for training models and providing AI services, aiming to commence operations in 2026.
AI company Sesame has released CSM-1B, a 1 billion parameter voice model under Apache 2.0 license. The model generates RVQ audio codes from text and audio inputs. However, it lacks safeguards against fraudulent use. Sesame has also developed realistic voice assistants Maya and Miles and is working on AI glasses.
Google proposes AI policy endorsing weak copyright restrictions, balanced export controls, and opposes stringent regulations like usage liability obligations and overly broad disclosure requirements for AI developers, arguing for a more innovation-friendly approach.
OpenAI proposes banning Chinese state-subsidized DeepSeek's AI models due to security risks and potential IP theft. Concerns about compliance with PRC's data demands. Relations between DeepSeek and Chinese government unclear.
Adobe's shares dropped 13% despite exceeding analyst expectations in quarterly earnings. Concerns over AI growth strategy and competition led to worries among investors. CEO Narayen highlights AI innovation creating new revenue streams. Company expects 2025 fiscal year earnings to grow by 9%.
OpenAI's creative writing AI produces unconvincing prose resembling high school workshop pieces. Critics question ethical minefield of training AI on existing literature without consent. Authors skeptical of AI-generated art due to lack of emotional depth and authentic voice.
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Xbox introduces "Copilot for Gaming," an AI-powered assistant for gamers to provide tips, recommendations, and even trash talk. It can assist with gameplay, suggest tactics, and interact with friends. Available through the Xbox mobile app, with plans for further development based on user feedback. Other companies like Google and Sony are also exploring AI agents for video games.
OpenAI proposes U.S. copyright strategy in AI Action Plan to preserve AI models' ability to learn from copyrighted material. Critics argue against using copyrighted content without consent.
UiPath acquires Peak.ai, a startup specializing in decision-making AI solutions for retail and manufacturing. Peak's revenue growth could boost UiPath's overall performance as it faces tough market conditions.
Bria, a startup founded in 2023, pays for licensed content to train AI image generators, avoiding copyright issues. With $40 million funding, they plan to expand into music and video AI models.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns of Chinese spies stealing U.S. AI companies' algorithmic secrets. Calls for government intervention to enhance security and prevent espionage. Amodei advocates for collaboration with industry leaders and intelligence agencies to protect against risks.
