The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements in various sectors. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from its applications in geospatial intelligence to its impact on employment and the economy.
Geospatial Intelligence Agency Aims for More AI Resources
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is making a concerted effort to accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts over the next year. NGA Director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth wants to commit more funding toward AI efforts and establish new standards and leadership roles that allow it to better leverage the technology. One of NGA's biggest needs in this area is funding for the computing power required to run large-scale AI models.
Bluesky Weighs Proposal for User Consent Over AI Data Use
Bluesky is weighing a proposal that gives users consent over how their data is used for AI. Speaking at the SXSW conference in Austin, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says the social network has been working on a framework for user consent over how they want their data to be used for generative AI. The proposal would involve getting user consent at the account level or even at the post level, then ask other companies to respect that setting.
Manus AI: A New AI Agentic System from China
Manus AI is a new AI agentic system from China that has gained significant attention for its impressive performance. Developed by a Chinese company called Butterfly Effect, Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, combining several AI models to handle tasks independently. It can research, analyze data, generate reports, automate workflows, and even write and deploy code.
Congress Holds Hearing on Energy and AI Data Centers
Against the backdrop of DeepSeek's emergence, which has complicated the outlook for the amount of investment necessary in data centers and electricity generation for AI advancements, Congress held a hearing on energy and AI data centers.
AI Can Both Create and Destroy Jobs
Artificial intelligence can both create and destroy jobs, depending on the industry and the specific tasks involved. Mark Keady, a 48-year-old creative marketing coordinator, is rapidly becoming an expert in AI and is self-taught in the field. New Jersey-based company Pearson estimates that AI could add 44,000 jobs to Michigan's economy within three years.
Oracle Expects AI-Driven Growth
Oracle reported fiscal third-quarter sales that missed analysts' expectations, but executives said they expect AI-driven growth in the coming fiscal year. The company is on pace to double data center capacity this calendar year and is connecting AI models to the latest version of the Oracle Database.
Microsoft Reportedly Charting Independent AI Course
Microsoft is increasing its efforts to end its reliance on OpenAI, with the latest report indicating the company is working on LLM models to take on OpenAI and Anthropic. Microsoft has had a long and profitable partnership with OpenAI, but the relationship has cooled in recent months.
OptivaAI Unveils LeadPro: AI-Powered Lead Generation & Sales Intelligence Platform
OptivaAI has unveiled LeadPro, an advanced AI-powered platform that transforms lead generation, customer segmentation, and sales intelligence. With the ability to analyze past campaign data, classify customers with AI precision, and generate dynamic reports, LeadPro gives businesses an unmatched competitive advantage in targeting high-value prospects and boosting conversion rates.
Vibe Coding: The AI Revolution That's Making VCs Bet Big On Human Intuition
A radical shift is upending traditional software development, with venture capitalists now obsessed with "Vibe Coding." When Andrej Karpathy recently stated that developers should "fully Give In To The Vibes" and "forget that the code even exists
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- Geospatial-intelligence agency aims for more AI resources in 2025
- Bluesky is weighing a proposal that gives users consent over how their data is used for AI
- What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’
- Congress Holds Hearing on Energy and AI Data Centers — AI: The Washington Report
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- Oracle’s Sales Miss Estimates. Its CEO Expects AI-Driven Growth.
- Microsoft Reportedly Charting An Independent AI Course
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- OptivaAI Unveils LeadPro: AI-Powered Lead Generation & Sales Intelligence Platform
- Vibe Coding: The AI Revolution That’s Making VCs Bet Big On Human Intuition