The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in generative AI, AI hardware, and AI applications across various industries. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from education to entertainment, and examine the implications for investors and the future of work.
Exploring Generative AI In School
Code.org, in collaboration with Amazon, has launched a new curriculum to teach AI coding that teaches students how AI works, how to create with it, and the societal considerations and ethical implications of an AI-driven world. The curriculum is targeted at students in grades 8 to 12 and comprises two units: How AI Works and How to Use Generative AI. Students participate in hands-on activities that introduce generative AI through student-centered activities and class discussions, together with a 5-part video series that demystifies generative AI for a broad audience in 3-minute chunks.
Tuya (TUYA) Stock Rises on AI Integration Advancements
Tuya Inc. has integrated the DeepSeek large model capabilities into its cloud developer platform, enhancing core hardware within its ecosystem, such as the Powered by Tuya central control screens, speakers, and gateways, enabling them to upgrade to "proactive intelligence" through AI technologies like natural language precise interaction and multimodal scene perception. This development signifies Tuya's further expansion in the AI Device and AI Edge sectors, offering developers a more accessible and efficient AI hardware development path.
AI Hardware Firm Raises £24m & Appoints Silicon Valley Veteran
Oxford's Salience Labs has raised £24m in Series A financing to further the development of its optical switches for large-scale AI connectivity. The firm has also appointed Bonnie Tomei as CFO and Dr William Jeffrey as a new board member. Salience Labs aims to bring its product to customers to enable not just the savings, but large cluster connectivity.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism
Most newsrooms have a mix of excitement and concern over artificial intelligence. The technology is racing so fast that many outlets are struggling to keep up, much less establish thoughtful charters on how to implement AI into their workflow. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Phil Chetwynd, the global news director at the French news agency AFP, who discusses the challenges ahead and talks about AFP's new partnership with Mistral AI.
MEET48 Launches Multiple AI Products, Pioneering the Future of the Entertainment Industry
MEET48 officially launched MEET48.ai, the world's first virtual entertainment, social, music, and dance AIGC creator platform on February 7. The launch of MEET48.ai and MARS Protocol marks a significant milestone in the future of the entertainment industry.
Investing in the Future: 3 Disruptive AI Robotics Stocks
Investors should remember that AI's potential will reach far beyond mere large language models (LLMs) in the future. Serve Robotics develops advanced, AI-powered, low-emissions sidewalk delivery robots that make delivery sustainable and economical. Palladyne AI builds AI software for robots that allows them to perceive their environment, learn from it, reason, and act with little training or data. Tesla has the largest AI training cluster on planet Earth, with millions of miles of full-self-driving data.
Exclusive: OpenAI Co-Founder Sutskever's SSI in Talks to Be Valued at $20 Billion
Safe Superintelligence, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by OpenAI's former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever last year, is in talks to raise funding at a valuation of at least $20 billion. This would quadruple the company's $5 billion valuation from its last funding round in September.
Amazon Announced a Massive $104 Billion AI & Cloud Bet – Will Its Stock Soar or Sink Investors?
Amazon's $104 billion spending plan marks one of the most significant investments in AI and cloud computing. While the stock saw a short-term dip, many analysts believe the strategy will position Amazon for stronger long-term growth.
Nancy Pelosi Invested in a New AI Stock That's Spiking in Value
Nancy Pelosi, the powerful California Congresswoman, has made a well-timed investment in Tempus AI, a health and medical company powered by artificial intelligence. She bought $100,000 worth of shares last month, and the stock has since skyrocketed by over 113 percent.
Key Takeaways
- Generative AI is being integrated into education, with Code.org launching a new curriculum to teach AI coding.
- AI hardware companies like Tuya and Salience Labs are making significant advancements in AI connectivity and hardware development.
- The future of journalism is being shaped by AI, with newsrooms struggling to keep up with the technology.
- The entertainment industry is being transformed by AI, with MEET48 launching a virtual entertainment platform.
- Investors are taking notice of AI startups, with some financiers being cautious due to recent embarrassing disasters in the sector.
- Amazon's massive investment in AI and cloud computing is expected to position the company for stronger long-term growth.
- AI is being used in various industries, from healthcare to robotics, and is expected to continue to disrupt legacy businesses in the near future.
Sources
- Exploring Generative AI In School
- Tuya (TUYA) Stock Rises on AI Integration Advancements
- AI hardware firm raises £24m & appoints Silicon Valley veteran
- Scoop - Artificial intelligence and the future of journalism
- MEET48 Launches Multiple AI Products, Pioneering the Future of the Entertainment Industry with MEET48.ai and MARS Protocol
- Investing in the Future: 3 Disruptive AI Robotics Stocks
- Exclusive: OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI in talks to be valued at $20 billion, sources say
- Amazon announced a massive $104 billion AI & Cloud bet – Will its stock soar or sink investors?
- Nancy Pelosi Invested in a New AI Stock That's Spiking in Value