The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with major players like Google, Microsoft, and Apple making significant strides in the field. This week, we saw a flurry of developments that highlight the growing importance of AI in various industries.
Google Expands AI Capabilities
Google has introduced two updates for its AI features, including 'AI Mode,' which provides a true conversational AI assistant. This move is part of Google's efforts to make its AI capabilities more accessible and user-friendly.
US Drops Bid to Force Google to Sell AI Investments
In a surprising move, the US Department of Justice has dropped its proposal to force Google to sell its investments in AI companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic. This decision comes as the DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures aimed at addressing what a judge said was Google's illegal search monopoly.
Microsoft Accelerates AI Development
Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to compete with OpenAI by developing its own powerful AI models and exploring alternatives to fuel its products, such as the Microsoft Copilot bot. The tech giant has created its own AI 'reasoning' models, which are said to be comparable to OpenAI's o1 and o3-mini models.
Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label Visa Holders
The Trump administration is reportedly using AI technologies to label foreign nationals in the US as 'pro-Hamas' and revoke their visas, a new report finds. This move has raised concerns about the potential misuse of AI in immigration policies.
DeepSeek and Huawei's AI Advancements
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI research lab, has made significant technological achievements in AI research, including developing AI models in China that are broadly comparable to the best US-developed AI models. Huawei's AI chip design has long been strong, and the company has been a player in the AI chip market for longer than is generally realized.
Apple Delays iPhone AI Features
Apple has delayed the introduction of AI features on its iPhones, citing the need for more time to develop the capabilities. This move comes as the tech giant struggles to keep pace with its rivals in the AI space.
AI Chip Output to Surge in US
Market share of advanced semiconductors is projected to top 20% in 2030, with Taiwanese and South Korean chipmakers building more production centers in the US. This move is expected to boost the US's share of global output of advanced semiconductors used in applications such as AI.
Shield AI Raises $240M to Scale Hivemind Enterprise
Shield AI has raised $240 million to expand the deployment of Hivemind Enterprise, an autonomy software suite for developers and organizations building, testing, evaluating, and deploying autonomy for intelligent machines.
Salesforce and Microsoft Square Off with New AI Sales Agents
Salesforce and Microsoft are competing with new AI sales agents, highlighting the growing importance of AI in sales and marketing.
Key Takeaways
- Google has expanded its AI capabilities with the introduction of 'AI Mode.'
- The US Department of Justice has dropped its proposal to force Google to sell its investments in AI companies.
- Microsoft is accelerating its AI development efforts to compete with OpenAI.
- The Trump administration is reportedly using AI to label visa holders.
- DeepSeek and Huawei have made significant advancements in AI research and development.
- Apple has delayed the introduction of AI features on its iPhones.
- AI chip output is expected to surge in the US.
- Shield AI has raised $240 million to scale Hivemind Enterprise.
- Salesforce and Microsoft are competing with new AI sales agents.
Sources
- This Week in AI: Google Search’s ‘AI Mode,’ T-Mobile Parent’s AI Phone
- US drops bid to make Google sell AI investments in antitrust case
- Microsoft Accelerates AI Development to Compete with OpenAI
- Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label, Target Visa Holders as “Pro-Hamas”
- DeepSeek, Huawei, Export Controls, and the Future of the U.S.-China AI Race
- Apple delays iPhone AI features as it stumbles in race with rivals
- AI chip output in U.S. to surge on Taiwan, South Korea investment
- Shield AI Raises $240M to Scale Hivemind Enterprise Developer Platform
- Salesforce & Microsoft square off with new AI sales agents