The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and various industries is evolving rapidly, with significant advancements in AI-powered tools, applications, and investments. This news brief highlights key developments in AI adoption across different sectors, from entertainment and education to technology and sports.
House of David Creator Explains Using AI to Create the Goliath Origin Sequence
The newly released episode 6 of Amazon's "House of David" features a mythical origin sequence for the character Goliath, created using generative AI tools. Series creator Jon Erwin explains that the team used AI tools such as Midjourney, Magnific, and Runway to augment assets and generate video, combined with traditional tools like Unreal Engine and Adobe Photoshop. The sequence, which would have taken four to five months to produce traditionally, was completed in just a couple of weeks.
Nvidia CEO: We're An AI Factory Company Now
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that his company has evolved from selling chips to constructing massive AI factories. Nvidia's major business of selling GPUs for AI development involves companies spending tens of billions of dollars on data centers to power all the computing. The company has introduced four GPU architectures that will fill Nvidia's AI portfolio for 2026 and into 2028.
Clarity AI Unveils AI-Driven Sustainability Research Tool for Investors
Clarity AI has launched an AI-driven solution aimed at transforming how asset managers and investors conduct sustainability research by automating analysis and providing real-time company insights. The new tool delivers automatically generated company briefs and an AI assistant that provides real-time, factual insights across key sustainability dimensions.
Gmail Rolling Out AI-Powered ‘Most Relevant’ Search Update
Google is introducing "smarter search" to Gmail for Android, iOS, and the web that leverages AI to show users the most relevant results, faster. The new approach takes into account recency, most-clicked emails, frequent contacts, and other factors, making it easier for users to find important information.
UK Tech Secretary to Bang the Drum for Closer AI Partnership with the US
UK Tech Secretary Peter Kyle will set out Britain's credentials as the global hub for AI investment during his visit to the United States. He will highlight how both countries can evolve their special relationship in the age of AI, with the UK government putting the technology at the heart of its economic strategy.
Musk’s xAI Joins Microsoft-BlackRock US$30 Billion AI Fund
Elon Musk's xAI has joined Microsoft-BlackRock's US$30 billion AI fund, which aims to build data centers and other AI infrastructure. The fund will focus on infrastructure investments, including energy projects, mostly in the US, with a portion of the funds to be deployed in partner countries.
OpenAI's New Reasoning Model o1-Pro is Powerful but Pricey
OpenAI has released a more powerful version of its popular o1 model, called o1-pro. The new model is available through OpenAI's Responses API and is designed for artificial intelligence reasoning applications.
How WhatsApp is Helping Football Learn from AI
Football analysis has come a long way since the first expected goals model. With advancements in event data, player-tracking data, and limb-tracking technology, the value of a striker's back-to-goal actions and off-ball runs are measurable as their goal tallies. AI is now being used to forecast injury-risk and provide insights on player performance.
8 Schools Innovating with Google AI – Here’s What They’re Doing
Several schools are innovating with Google AI, using tools such as Google's AI-powered education platform to enhance student learning and teacher productivity. These schools are leveraging AI to personalize education, improve student outcomes, and increase teacher efficiency.
Key Takeaways
- AI is being increasingly used in various industries, from entertainment and education to technology and sports.
- The use of AI in content creation, such as the "House of David" origin sequence, is becoming more prevalent.
- Nvidia is expanding its AI capabilities with the introduction of four new GPU architectures.
- Clarity AI has launched an AI-driven solution for sustainability research, providing real-time company insights.
- Google is rolling out an AI-powered search update in Gmail, making it easier for users to find relevant information.
- The UK and US are strengthening their AI partnership, with the UK government putting AI at the heart of its economic strategy.
- xAI has joined Microsoft-BlackRock's US$30 billion AI fund, aiming to build data centers and other AI infrastructure.
- OpenAI has released a more powerful version of its o1 model, called o1-pro.
- AI is being used in football to forecast injury-risk and provide insights on player performance.
- Several schools are innovating with Google AI, using tools to personalize education and improve student outcomes.
Sources
- ‘House of David’ Creator Explains Using AI to Create the Goliath Origin Sequence (EXCLUSIVE)
- Nvidia CEO: We're An AI Factory Company Now
- Clarity AI Unveils AI-Driven Sustainability Research Tool for Investors
- Gmail rolling out AI-powered ‘Most relevant’ search update
- UK Tech Secretary to bang the drum for closer AI partnership with the US
- Is AI Our Gateway To Happiness?
- Musk’s xAI joins Microsoft-BlackRock US$30 billion AI fund
- OpenAI's new reasoning model o1-pro is powerful but pricey
- How WhatsApp is helping football learn from AI
- 8 Schools Innovating With Google AI – Here’s What They’re Doing