The world of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day. From OpenAI's proposals for the Trump administration's AI Action Plan to bolster national security and outcompete China, to the development of AI models that can read human emotions and create art, the possibilities are endless. But as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, concerns about its impact on education, employment, and society as a whole are growing.
OpenAI Lays Out Key Proposals for Trump Admin AI Action Plan
OpenAI has laid out a key proposal for The White House's AI Action Plan to bolster national security and outcompete China on energy and artificial intelligence. The proposal includes a call to expand the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (US AISI) into something focusing more on national security and competitiveness issues.
AI Goes After EQ, the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and Everest
Alibaba's AI lab has released a new AI model that can read human emotions better than any prior AI system. This is one of several new models that debuted this week, targeting domains such as creative writing and mountain climbing, which were once considered the sole province of humans.
California Has 30 New Proposals to Rein in AI. Trump Could Complicate Them
President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration. California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI, but Trump's approach could complicate them.
With AI Changing Everything, Here's How Teachers Can Shape the New Culture of Learning
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into education, teachers are facing new challenges and opportunities. A professor of teaching and learning innovation at Arizona State University suggests that AI can provide a welcome opportunity to deepen knowledge and encourage critical thinking, but only if applied correctly.
With AI and Linguistics, This Professor is Decoding How Animals and Humans Communicate
A professor at the University of California, Berkeley is using AI and linguistics to decode how animals and humans communicate. His lab is using AI to examine sounds made by jumping spiders, elephants, bees, and sperm whales.
Blackwall Raises $49 Million to Battle AI-Powered Bots
Estonia-based cybersecurity firm Blackwall raised 45 million euros (about $49 million) in new funding. The financing round will let Blackwall double its headcount and expand into the United States and Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets.
Manchester AI Specialist Formed in a Pub Acquired by New York-Listed Group
UiPath, a New York-listed AI specialist, has acquired Manchester-based Peak, for an undisclosed sum. Peak is an AI business that was founded in 2014 and has additional offices in Jaipur, India, and New York City, in the US.
World Wide Technology Announces Completion of Softchoice Acquisition, Expanding Software, Cloud, Cybersecurity and AI Capabilities
World Wide Technology (WWT), a US$20 billion global technology solutions provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Softchoice, a software and cloud-focused IT solutions provider.
Palantir Announces New Partnership that Will Improve AI Security and Efficiency
Palantir Technologies ($PLTR) is teaming up with Databricks to create a platform that combines the strengths of both companies. This partnership will allow businesses to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to make better decisions and automate tasks.
Target Leans on Generative AI and Social Media to Capture Trends
Target is using social media and generative AI to curate its digital experience and help customers discover products, executives said during an earnings call the company held last week.
Key Takeaways
- AI is becoming increasingly integrated into our lives, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day.
- Concerns about the impact of AI on education, employment, and society as a whole are growing.
- OpenAI has laid out a key proposal for The White House's AI Action Plan to bolster national security and outcompete China on energy and artificial intelligence.
- Alibaba's AI lab has released a new AI model that can read human emotions better than any prior AI system.
- California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI, but Trump's approach could complicate them.
- Teachers are facing new challenges and opportunities as AI becomes increasingly integrated into education.
- A professor at the University of California, Berkeley is using AI and linguistics to decode how animals and humans communicate.
- Estonia-based cybersecurity firm Blackwall raised 45 million euros (about $49 million) in new funding.
- UiPath, a New York-listed AI specialist, has acquired Manchester-based Peak, for an undisclosed sum.
- World Wide Technology (WWT), a US$20 billion global technology solutions provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Softchoice, a software and cloud-focused IT solutions provider.
- Palantir Technologies ($PLTR) is teaming up with Databricks to create a platform that combines the strengths of both companies.
- Target is using social media and generative AI to curate its digital experience and help customers discover products.
Sources
- OpenAI lays out key proposals for Trump admin AI Action Plan to maintain tech lead over China
- AI goes after EQ, the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and Everest
- California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI. Trump could complicate them
- With AI Changing Everything, Here's How Teachers Can Shape the New Culture of Learning
- With AI and linguistics, this professor is decoding how animals and humans communicate
- Blackwall Raises $49 Million to Battle AI-Powered Bots
- Manchester AI specialist formed in a pub acquired by New York-listed group
- World Wide Technology Announces Completion of Softchoice Acquisition, Expanding Software, Cloud, Cybersecurity and AI Capabilities
- Palantir Announces New Partnership that Will Improve AI Security and Efficiency
- Target leans on generative AI and social media to capture trends