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Tech group urges US to halt rule that would limit global access to AI chips
Date: January 8, 2025Source: SCMPA technology industry group representing companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta urged President Joe Biden's administration to refrain from issuing a rule that would control global access to AI chips. The group warned that the restrictions would jeopardize US leadership in artificial intelligence and cede the global market to competitors.Link: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3293827/tech-group-urges-us-halt-rule-would-limit-global-access-ai-chipsAI startup Anthropic to raise $2 billion at $60 billion valuation, sources say
Date: January 7, 2025Source: Tech StartupsAI startup Anthropic is raising $2 billion in new funding at a valuation of $60 billion, more than triple its valuation from a year ago. The funding round is being led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with additional support from investors including Google, Menlo Ventures, Wisdom Ventures, Ripple Impact Investments, and Factorial Funds. This development follows a $4 billion investment from Amazon, bringing the tech giant's total commitment to Anthropic to $8 billion.Link: https://techstartups.com/2025/01/07/ai-startup-anthropic-is-raising-2-billion-at-60-billion-valuation/More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
Date: January 7, 2025Source: PSL HubResearchers have found that the use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of the disease being detected. The study highlights the potential of AI in improving early detection rates.Link: https://www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/7870-more-breast-cancer-cases-found-when-ai-used-in-screenings-study-finds/British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Date: January 7, 2025Source: Agenzia NovaFaculty AI, a British company with a long history of working with the government on AI projects, is involved in developing military drone technology. The startup, which has previously worked with the country’s AI Security Institute, the National Health Service, and educational institutions, has experience integrating AI models into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Faculty AI does not develop its own models but focuses on reselling models from other companies, such as OpenAI, and providing advice on their use in government and industry. Arms companies are exploring the integration of AI into drones for autonomous operations, such as tracking and identifying targets. In collaboration with London-based startup Hadean, Faculty AI has worked on identifying subjects, tracking movements, and developing autonomous drone swarm operations. The company declined to clarify whether its projects include autonomous lethal capabilities, citing confidentiality agreements.Link: https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/regno-unito-unazienda-con-legami-governativi-sullia-coinvolta-nello-sviluppo-di-una-tecnologia-per-droni-militari/Berkshire shareholder seeks committee to oversee AI at Warren Buffett’s company
Date: January 7, 2025Source: Startup NewsA Berkshire Hathaway shareholder, Tulipshare, has submitted a shareholder resolution to create a committee of independent directors to oversee the risks associated with artificial intelligence at the company. The proposal aims to mitigate potential data leaks, privacy intrusions, business disruptions, and human-rights abuses. Warren Buffett, who controls 30.2% of Berkshire's voting power, has expressed awareness of AI's potential but has not denied its importance, highlighting both its potential for good and harm.Link: https://startupnews.fyi/2025/01/07/berkshire-hathaway-ai-committee-berkshire-shareholder-seeks-committee-to-oversee-ai-at-warren-buffetts-company/AI startups drive VC funding resurgence, capturing record US investment in 2024
Date: January 7, 2025Source: ThePrintAI startups have significantly contributed to the recovery of U.S. venture capital funding, capturing a record 46.4% of the total $209 billion raised in 2024. The enthusiasm for AI technology, sparked by OpenAI's ChatGPT, has revived venture capital funding. Outsized funding rounds by AI companies, such as $6.6 billion for OpenAI and $12 billion for Elon Musk's xAI, underline investor optimism. However, analysts are uncertain about the sustainability of this enthusiasm.Link: https://theprint.in/tech/ai-startups-drive-vc-funding-resurgence-capturing-record-us-investment-in-2024/2435404/AI agents will change work forever. Here’s how to embrace that transformation
Date: January 7, 2025Source: ZDNetEnterprise use of AI agents is on the rise, with 25% of enterprises using generative AI forecast to deploy AI agents in 2025, growing to 50% by 2027. Here's how to embrace this transformation.Link: https://aitopics.org/search?filters=store%3AZDNet&cdid=journals%3A4F94FF75&dimension=pagetextThe best robotics and AI tech of CES 2025 – ZDNet
Date: January 8, 2025Source: ZDNetThe 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has showcased some of the most innovative robotics and AI technologies. From advanced robotic arms to AI-powered home assistants, this year's CES has highlighted significant advancements in these fields. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief of ZDNet, discusses the top robotics and AI tech of CES 2025.Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-best-robotics-and-ai-tech-of-ces-2025/Citește și articolul: AI News Briefs #10 by Alexandru Dan
