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Business
OpenAI is reportedly planning to establish data centers in the UAE, potentially announcing the expansion into the Middle East as early as this week, per Bloomberg.
McKinsey & Company reports concerns over AI infrastructure investments potentially reaching $8 trillion, cautioning that current datacenter expansions may exceed actual demand amid industry hype.
TheRegister | AnalyticsIndia | 15h ago
Applications
AI-powered imaging tools are revolutionizing eye care by detecting early signs of conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, enhancing patient outcomes.
AnalyticsIndia | 15h ago
FBC: Firebreak" is a co-op shooter game offering smooth mechanics and a satisfying, repeatable loop, promising an addictive, bite-sized gaming experience akin to irresistible popcorn.
Engadget | 1d ago
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Funding
Algoma, founded by Harvard alumni, secures $2.3 million in funding to develop an AI platform aimed at transforming real estate transactions worldwide, a $600 trillion asset class.
TechFundingNews | 11h ago
Andreessen Horowitz has led a $32 million investment in Hedra, a US-based platform specializing in AI-generated lifelike videos, aiming to transform enterprise marketing strategies.
TechFundingNews | 12h ago
Research
Google has surpassed IBM as the leader in generative AI-related patents and dominates the agentic AI sector, according to IFI Claims data.
SlashDot | TheRegister | 8h ago
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced AI now writes 30% of the company's code, facilitating integration efforts among Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for enhanced functionality.
TheRegister | SlashDot | 12h ago
Policy
UK Parliament has blocked an amendment to a data bill requiring AI companies to disclose their use of copyrighted materials, limiting transparency in AI development.
House Republicans are attempting to prevent states from independently regulating AI, raising cybersecurity concerns as states currently lead in addressing AI-related data privacy and security issues.
WSJ | TheGuardian | 8h ago
ArsTechnica | TheGuardian | 2d ago
TechRepublic | WSJ | 1d ago
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Product Launch
OpenAI has released GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini models in ChatGPT, enhancing capabilities for software engineers to write and debug code more efficiently.
TechCrunch | VentureBeat | 20h ago
Google introduces AI enhancements, including a TalkBack update allowing users to query Gemini for image and screen content, boosting accessibility in Android and Chrome.
TechCrunch | TechRepublic | 8h ago
TechCrunch | ArsTechnica | 8h ago
People
Companies are hiring Machine Learning Administrators, or "ML admins," to manage and optimize large language models, enhancing AI integration within IT departments.
TheRegister | 18h ago
Microsoft has laid off its AI Director and a TypeScript veteran, despite reporting a $25.8 billion quarterly net income and issuing an optimistic forecast.
AnalyticsIndia | 1d ago
Tools
Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X platform, mistakenly provided unsolicited opinions on "white genocide" in South Africa due to a bug, which has now been fixed.
DeepMind's new AI system, AlphaEvolve, excels at solving math and science problems with "machine-gradable" solutions, potentially optimizing Google's AI training infrastructure.
TechCrunch | VentureBeat | 16h ago
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