The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in various fields and growing concerns about its impact on society. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from the first AI art auction to the EU's €200 billion investment in the sector.
Christie's First AI Art Auction Sparks Backlash
Christie's is set to hold its first AI art auction, featuring 20 lots that explore the role of human agency in the age of AI. However, thousands of artists have signed an open letter calling for the auction to be canceled, citing concerns about the exploitation of human artists by AI models. The letter argues that these models use human work without permission or payment, competing with artists in the market.
AI-Cybersecurity Firm Andesite Secures Added $23M in Funding
Andesite, a cybersecurity firm led by former CIA officials, has secured an additional $23 million in funding, bringing its total funds to $38.5 million. The company has unveiled a new security operations center product that integrates human expertise with AI tooling for cyber defense. This product launch comes amid a growing interest in integrating AI tools in cybersecurity settings.
Cisco's Latest Launches Address AI Challenges
Cisco is expanding its portfolio with new networking and security solutions to support the AI era. The company has introduced products and features to help customers build, secure, and operate AI-ready datacenters. Cisco is also rolling out new skills programs and sustainability engineering alliances to tackle the emerging challenges presented by AI.
AI Chatbots Have "Significant Inaccuracies" When Summarizing News, BBC Says
A recent study by the BBC found that four major generative chatbots had "substantial inaccuracies" when summarizing news articles. The study involved feeding content from the BBC website to the chatbots and asking them questions about the news. The results showed that more than half of the answers contained "significant inaccuracies" and distortions.
Illinois Takes Aim at Artificial Intelligence in Employment
The Illinois Legislature has amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to address the growing use of AI in the workplace. The amendment protects prospective and current employees from discriminatory AI practices during recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other employment processes.
Red Carpet for Investors, B’luru Will Incubate AI Model: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has announced that Bengaluru will spearhead the development of a homegrown AI foundational model. The city's R&D and tech prowess make it an ideal location for AI innovation.
European Start-Ups Confident AI Race Not Lost to the US and China
The EU Commission has announced a €200 billion package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU. The European Union will channel €200 billion into AI investments to catch up with the thriving tech ecosystems in the US and China.
Trump's AI Shake-Up: Intel Soars 7.7% as U.S. Moves to Dominate the Chip Wars
The Trump administration is shifting its focus to AI, slashing red tape to supercharge innovation while locking down America's edge in AI chip production. Intel stock has jumped nearly 7.7% as investors take notice of the administration's strategy.
Court: Training AI Model Based on Copyrighted Data Is Not Fair Use as a Matter of Law
A recent court ruling has found that training an AI model based on copyrighted data is not fair use as a matter of law. The ruling has significant implications for the use of copyrighted materials in AI development.
DeepSeek's is Under Fire – Is There Anywhere Left to Hide for the Chinese Chatbot?
The Chinese-developed DeepSeek chatbot has sent shockwaves through the AI world since its release. However, the chatbot has faced growing concerns about its data privacy and security practices, with multiple countries banning its use.
Key Takeaways
- The EU's €200 billion investment in AI is a significant move to catch up with the US and China in the AI sector.
- The use of AI in the workplace is becoming increasingly regulated, with Illinois taking aim at discriminatory AI practices.
- The Trump administration's focus on AI could lead to a shake-up in the chip industry, with Intel benefiting from the shift.
- The use of copyrighted materials in AI development is becoming increasingly complex, with a recent court ruling finding that training an AI model based on copyrighted data is not fair use as a matter of law.
- The DeepSeek chatbot has faced growing concerns about its data privacy and security practices, with multiple countries banning its use.
- The AI industry is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in various fields and growing concerns about its impact on society.
Sources
- Christie's First AI Art Auction Sparks Backlash
- AI-cybersecurity firm Andesite secures added $23M in funding
- Cisco’s Latest Launches Address AI Challenges
- AI Chatbots Have “Significant Inaccuracies” When Summarizing News, BBC Says; Top Exec Deborah Turness Says Tech Firms Are “Playing With Fire”
- Illinois Takes Aim at Artificial Intelligence in Employment
- Red carpet for investors, B’luru will incubate AI model: Rajnath Singh - The Times of India
- European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China
- Trump's AI Shake-Up: Intel Soars 7.7% as U.S. Moves to Dominate the Chip Wars
- Court: Training AI Model Based on Copyrighted Data Is Not Fair Use as a Matter of Law
- DeepSeek's is under fire – is there anywhere left to hide for the Chinese chatbot?