The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements in data security, risk visibility, and AI-powered game characters. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from the acquisition of Getvisibility by Forcepoint to Sony's experiments with AI-powered PlayStation characters.
Forcepoint to Acquire Getvisibility, Expanding AI-Driven Data Security and Risk Visibility
Global data security leader Forcepoint has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Getvisibility, an innovator in AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR). The acquisition is expected to expand Forcepoint's AI-driven data security and risk visibility capabilities. Getvisibility's DSPM and DDR solutions will complement Forcepoint's existing security offerings, enabling customers to better detect and respond to security threats.
Nvidia Sheds $1 Trillion in Market Cap as Stock Drops 22% YTD
Nvidia has lost approximately $1 trillion in market capitalization since reaching a record high earlier this year. The decline is attributed to the emergence of affordable AI models, such as DeepSeek's R1, which can run effectively on less powerful devices. This advancement has raised questions about the future need for high-end artificial intelligence processors, fundamental to Nvidia's operations.
NIST Cuts Would Put US Behind AI Eightball, Tech Groups Warn Commerce Secretary
U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence would be compromised by cuts to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, top tech trade associations warned in a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The tech groups praised NIST's AI work, making the case to Lutnick that the agency "has proven to be a critical enabler for the U.S. government and U.S. industry to maintain AI leadership globally."
Sony is Experimenting with AI-Powered PlayStation Characters
Sony is working on a prototype AI-powered version of Aloy from PlayStation's Horizon games. The technology demo uses OpenAI's whisper for speech-to-text, and both GPT-4 and Llama 3 for conversations and decision making. Sony's has its own internal Emotional Voice Synthesis (EVS) system that it uses for speech generation, according to Raghoebardajal, and audio to face animation is powered by Sony's own Mockingbird technology.
Building Out AI to Go From 'Point A to Point B'
Misha Laskin, co-founder and CEO of Reflection AI, details his ambitions to build out reliable AI superintelligence. He joins Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology."
Danny Burgess' Artificial Intelligence Bill Advances Unanimously
Burgess' bill would implement provenance data requirements for social media platforms to identify content that used artificial intelligence. The bill aims to enhance transparency related to digital content, especially in regard to political candidates and political campaigns.
Silicon Valley Startup Inception Labs Creates Faster LLM
A Silicon Valley startup founded by professors from Stanford, UCLA, and Cornell has created a new type of large language model that they say is faster, cheaper, and higher quality than existing models. The startup, Inception Labs, has developed diffusion large language models that use a technique normally applied to images, audio, and video — and deployed it to text.
AWS is First Cloud Service Provider to Offer DeepSeek-R1 as Fully Managed, Generally Available Model
AWS is first cloud service provider to offer DeepSeek-R1 as fully managed, generally available model. AWS expands the ways that customers can get started with DeepSeek-R1 and its distilled variants in Amazon Bedrock.
What is the State of Artificial Intelligence?
Super Micro Computer founder and CEO Charles Liang reveals if he is seeing any scaling back on AI on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Key Takeaways
- Forcepoint's acquisition of Getvisibility is expected to expand its AI-driven data security and risk visibility capabilities.
- Nvidia's market capitalization has declined by approximately $1 trillion since reaching a record high earlier this year.
- Cuts to the National Institute of Standards and Technology would compromise U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
- Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters.
- A Silicon Valley startup has created a new type of large language model that is faster, cheaper, and higher quality than existing models.
- AWS is the first cloud service provider to offer DeepSeek-R1 as a fully managed, generally available model.
- The state of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements in data security, risk visibility, and AI-powered game characters.
Sources
- Forcepoint to Acquire Getvisibility, Expanding AI-Driven Data Security and Risk Visibility
- Nvidia Sheds $1 Trillion in Market Cap as Stock Drops 22% YTD
- NIST cuts would put US behind AI eightball, tech groups warn Commerce secretary
- Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters
- Building Out AI to Go From 'Point A to Point B'
- Danny Burgess' artificial intelligence bill advances unanimously
- What is the state of artificial intelligence?
- AWS is first cloud service provider to offer DeepSeek-R1 as fully managed, generally available model
- Silicon Valley Startup Inception Labs Creates Faster LLM