OpenAI Limits SearchGPT Access: Exclusive Trial for Select Users 🔍

OpenAI Teams Up with USAID: First Federal ChatGPT Enterprise Deployment 🤝

Musk Moves X and SpaceX HQs: Tech Giants Shift to Texas 🚛

Apple's AI Assistant Falls Short: Insider Compares to Google's Gemini 🍎

AMD Acquires ZT Systems: Boosting AI Capabilities in $4.9B Deal 🖥️

Amazon Buys Perceive: $80M Investment in Edge AI Technology 💰

Amazon Introduces RAGChecker: Improving AI Knowledge Retrieval 🔍

Global AI Spending Surge: Forecast Predicts $632B by 2028 📈

LVMH CEO's AI Startup Spree: Arnault Family Office Invests Heavily 🛒

Google Launches Gemini Live: New Conversational AI Assistant Debuts 🗣️

AI Transforms Dating: Virtual Companions and Smarter Apps Emerge 👩‍❤️‍👨

AI in College Writing: Educators Grapple with New Challenges 📚

South Korea's AI Textbook Plan: Parents Express Concerns 👨🏻‍🏫

Only 10,000 users will get access to the generative search product in its first phase.

Limited rollout could help OpenAI avoid issues with potential inaccurate recommendations.

Waitlisted users who weren't selected received email notifications about not gaining access.

USAID plans to use ChatGPT Enterprise to reduce administrative burdens and ease partnerships with new organizations.

OpenAI is pursuing FedRAMP Moderate Accreditation to handle moderately sensitive federal data outside Microsoft's Azure Government cloud.

The company is working with various government agencies to promote safe and effective AI integration, while addressing security and bias concerns.

Move highlights trend of tech companies shifting to Texas, with Austin emerging as a major hub.

Relocation likely to impact employee culture, local labor markets, and company performance.

Decision involves complex factors including stakeholder interests, financial implications, and regional considerations.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple Intelligence is "underwhelming" compared to Google's Gemini on Pixel 9.

Latest iOS 18.1 beta shows no improvements to Apple's AI features, while Gemini demonstrates impressive capabilities.

Despite potential shortcomings, Apple likely to continue developing its AI technology, possibly including AI-powered robots.

Acquisition aims to help AMD compete against AI chip rivals like Nvidia in large-scale AI infrastructure deployment.

AMD has invested over $1 billion in the last 12 months to expand its AI ecosystem and capabilities.

Deal expected to close in first half of 2025 and potentially become profitable by end of next year.

Perceive specializes in technology for running large AI models on edge devices with limited resources.

Amazon plans to use the technology for large language models and multi-modal experiences on edge devices.

The acquisition builds on Amazon's existing investments in edge technologies and custom silicon for its devices.

New framework evaluates Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems more comprehensively than existing methods.

Breaks down AI responses into individual claims for fine-grained analysis of accuracy and relevance.

Tested on 8 RAG systems across 10 critical domains; currently used internally by Amazon.

IDC predicts AI spending to grow at a 29.0% CAGR from 2024-2028, with GenAI spending reaching $202 billion.

Financial services, software and information services, and retail industries will account for 45% of all AI spending.

The U.S. will be the largest market, with AI spending reaching $336 billion in 2028, representing over half of global investment.

Arnault's Aglaé Ventures made five AI-related investments in 2024, with funding rounds totaling over $300 million.

Largest investment was in H (formerly Holistic AI), a French startup working on artificial general intelligence, valued at $370 million.

Other AI investments include Lamini, Proxima, Borderless AI, and Photoroom, spanning enterprise applications, digital marketing, and image editing.

Allows natural voice conversations with Google's Gemini chatbot

Available to Gemini Advanced subscribers ($20/month) in English, with more languages coming

Aims to provide more fluid, capable assistance than previous Google Assistant

Can be used hands-free and integrates with other Google apps and services

AI-companion app Replika reports 10 million users, providing emotional support and companionship, particularly for male users 35+.

Dating apps like Bumble and Volar are integrating AI chatbots to improve initial compatibility and conversation starters.

While AI offers potential benefits, experts caution against over-reliance, emphasizing the importance of developing real-world social skills.

Arizona State University's writing program director Kyle Jensen embraces AI tools while addressing cheating concerns.

The first year of "AI college" saw widespread cheating and challenges in identifying computer-generated essays.

Faculty struggle to develop effective strategies, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to AI in education.

Government plans to introduce AI-powered tablets in classrooms next year, with full implementation by 2028.

Over 50,000 parents signed petition expressing concerns about digital device overuse and child development.

Parents worry about potential negative impacts on brain development, concentration, and problem-solving abilities.