AI News Briefs #13 by Alexandru Dan

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Nvidia criticizes reported Biden plan for AI chip export curbs

Date: January 10, 2025

Source: Reuters

Nvidia criticized a reported plan by the Biden administration to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports, saying it would harm the U.S. economy and set America back. The proposed regulations aim to limit global AI chip sales, with U.S. allies getting unlimited access and adversaries facing import bans. Nvidia Vice President Ned Finkle argued that the policy would push the world towards alternative technologies and create arbitrary constraints on U.S. companies' ability to sell computing systems overseas.

Link: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NVIDIA-CORPORATION-57355629/news/Nvidia-criticizes-reported-Biden-plan-for-AI-chip-export-curbs-48722861/

Netherlands holds supply talks with Nvidia, AMD on AI-facility

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: Reuters

The Dutch government is in discussions with U.S. chip firms Nvidia and AMD about supplying hardware and technological knowledge for a possible AI facility. The Netherlands aims to build a facility where an AI supercomputer can contribute to research and development, part of broader EU projects to strengthen Europe's digital economy. The Dutch government has set aside €204.5 million for AI investments and aims to use European subsidies.

Link: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NVIDIA-CORPORATION-57355629/news/Netherlands-holds-supply-talks-with-Nvidia-AMD-on-AI-facility-48711667/

Collaborative research on AI safety is vital | Letters

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: OpenExO

If we are to take seriously the risk facing humanity, regulators need the power to 'recall' deployed AI systems. Collaborative research on AI safety is vital to ensure that we can mitigate these risks effectively.

Link: https://openexo.com/feed/item/collaborative-research-on-ai-safety-is-vital-letters

Dangerous road in Devon to get £1m for speed cameras and AI

Date: January 8, 2025

Source: North Devon Gazette

A notorious stretch of the A361 in Devon will receive £1 million in AI and speed camera technology to improve road safety. The investment, part of a £5 million safety scheme, targets dangerous driving behaviors such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts. The scheme includes installing spot speed cameras, average speed systems, and AI cameras to manage speeds and reduce incidents caused by speeding, distractions, and other risky driving behaviors.

Link: https://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/home/1697630/new-speed-cameras-set-for-north-devon-roads.html

Is prompt engineering a ‘fad’ hindering AI progress?

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: AITopics

Prompt engineering, the refinement of instructions for generative AI, is a topic of debate. While it has become crucial for achieving better results from large language models, some argue that it is the wrong interface for most users, including experts. The success of ChatGPT in 2022 and 2023 has driven the development of this field, with companies like Uber creating disciplines around it. However, there are concerns that prompt engineering might be hindering AI progress by overemphasizing the importance of well-crafted prompts.

Link: https://aitopics.org/doc/news:D22FDD77

Google folds more AI teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: TechCrunch

Google is reorganizing its AI development efforts by consolidating teams under Google DeepMind. This move includes the AI Studio team and the team developing the API for the Gemini series of models. The reorganization aims to enhance collaboration and accelerate the transition from research to development.

Link: https://bestofai.com/article/google-folds-more-ai-teams-into-deepmind-to-accelerate-the-research-to-developer-pipeline-techcrunch

WIRED 2024 Year-in-Review: AI’s Spectacular Rise and Stumbles

Date: January 8, 2025

Source: WIRED

WIRED's 2024 Year-in-Review quiz dives into the dramatic world of AI advancements and quirks, from surreal AI-generated content to breakthrough tools like ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode. Discover how AI integrated into daily life, the challenges it faced, and what experts predict for the future.

Link: https://opentools.ai/news/wired-2024-year-in-review-ais-spectacular-rise-and-stumbles

Want a quick daily podcast based on your interests? Try Google’s latest AI experiment – ZDNet

Date: January 10, 2025

Source: ZDNet

Google has launched a new AI-powered podcast that creates daily episodes based on users' interests. The podcast, which is part of Google's latest AI experiment, aims to provide personalized content to users. The service uses machine learning algorithms to generate episodes that cater to individual preferences.

Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-a-quick-daily-podcast-based-on-your-interests-try-googles-latest-ai-experiment/

Hong Kong Tech Closes Up on an AI-anchored Future

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: TechCrunch

A recent report by Statista suggested that the global AI market is expected to show an annual growth rate of 27.67% (2025-2030), resulting in a market volume of $1.4 trillion. Hong Kong's tech sector is positioning itself for this growth with a focus on AI innovation.

Link: https://techcrunch.com/sponsor/hong-kong-science-and-technology-parks-corporation-hkstp/hong-kong-tech-closes-up-on-an-ai-anchored-future/

I’m a sports videographer, and this AI action cam impressed me at CES 2025

Date: January 9, 2025

Source: ZDNet

I'm a sports videographer, and this AI action cam impressed me at CES 2025. This clever smartphone device connects to your favorite tripod and favorite smartphone, allowing you to capture sports video with ease using the magic of AI.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/zdnet_official/reel/DEliKVxuYOZ/

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