February 19, 2025

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AI News Brief: February 2025

The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day. In this news brief, we'll take a closer look at some of the most significant developments in the field.

Humane's AI Pin Discontinued

Humane has announced that its AI Pin, a portable AI assistant, will be discontinued less than a year after its release. The device, which was marketed as a $700 AI-powered gadget, will go offline on February 28, 2025. Buyers who purchased the device within the 90-day return period or after November 15, 2024, will be eligible for a refund. However, the discontinuation of the AI Pin is a significant blow to users who invested in the device.

Microsoft Deepens African Engagement with $1m AI Training Initiative

Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to train one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence and digital skills over the next two years. The training program will be conducted in partnership with organizations such as Tech4Dev and Data Science Nigeria, focusing on enhancing the employability of Nigerian youth through AI and cybersecurity education.

Pangea Introduces AI Guardrails to Secure AI Applications

Pangea has introduced AI Guard and Prompt Guard to secure AI applications, defending against threats like prompt injection and sensitive information disclosure. The company's AI Guardrails are designed to provide a comprehensive suite of security measures to protect AI applications from various threats.

New Fiverr AI Model Offers Creative Control to Freelancers

Fiverr has introduced a new AI model that allows freelancers to train models on their own work for extra income. The new feature provides freelancers with more control over their work and opens up new opportunities for them to earn extra income.

I Tried a New AI-Generated Comic Book App and Marvel Has Nothing to Worry About

A new AI-generated comic book app has been released, promising to revolutionize the comic industry by using AI to pump out episodes 20 times faster and at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. However, the results are disappointing, with lifeless, slightly eerie characters, dull, repetitive backgrounds, and awkward and sometimes offensive stories.

Google Builds AI 'Co-Scientist' Tool to Speed Up Research

Google has developed an artificial intelligence-powered tool that can assist scientists in generating hypotheses, potentially speeding up the research process. The tool uses machine learning algorithms to analyze large amounts of data and identify patterns that may not be apparent to human researchers.

NVIDIA's third annual "State of AI in Telecommunications" survey has revealed continued momentum for AI adoption in the telecom industry. The survey polled over 450 telecommunications professionals worldwide, revealing growth in generative AI use cases and how the technology is helping optimize customer experiences and increase employee productivity.

Augury Raises $73M on a $1B+ Valuation for AI to Detect Malfunctions in Factory Machines

Augury has raised $73 million in funding, bringing its valuation to over $1 billion. The company develops AI-based hardware to identify when machines need repairs and what is wrong with them, using sensors to listen to and observe how machines work.

Inside Jet.AI's Bold Pivot: Why This Aviation Company is Betting Big on AI Data Centers

Jet.AI has announced significant strategic changes, agreeing to sell its aviation assets to flyExclusive in an all-stock deal. The company is pivoting to focus on AI data center development, signing a letter of intent for a 50-megawatt project within a 120-acre campus capable of expanding to one gigawatt capacity.

Why Data is One of the Biggest Challenges to Leveraging AI for Social Good—and How the Social Sector Can Address It

The social sector is facing a significant challenge in leveraging AI for social good due to a lack of quality training datasets. The social sector must commit to systematic, ethical, and sustained data-gathering as a fundamental component of its work, along with investing in shared data infrastructure to aggregate the data needed to achieve an accurate shared picture of the circumstances being improved.

Key Takeaways

  • AI is rapidly evolving, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day.
  • The discontinuation of Humane's AI Pin is a significant blow to users who invested in the device.
  • Microsoft is investing $1 million to train one million Nigerians in AI and digital skills.
  • Pangea has introduced AI Guardrails to secure AI applications.
  • Fiverr has introduced a new AI model that allows freelancers to train models on their own work for extra income.
  • Google has developed an AI-powered tool to assist scientists in generating hypotheses.
  • NVIDIA's survey reveals continued momentum for AI adoption in the telecom industry.
  • Augury has raised $73 million in funding, bringing its valuation to over $1 billion.
  • Jet.AI is pivoting to focus on AI data center development.
  • The social sector must commit to systematic, ethical, and sustained data-gathering to leverage AI for social good.

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Artificial Intelligence AI News Brief Humane AI Pin Microsoft AI Training Initiative Pangea AI Guardrails Fiverr AI Model Google AI Tool NVIDIA AI Survey Augury AI Funding Jet.AI AI Data Centers AI for Social Good Data Challenges in AI