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HPE Wins $1 Billion AI Server Deal for Elon Musk’s X
Date: January 10, 2025Source: BGOVHewlett Packard Enterprise Co. won a deal worth more than $1 billion to provide Elon Musk's X social network with servers optimized for artificial intelligence. The agreement was reached late last year, according to people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous because the deal was private.Link: https://news.bgov.com/artificial-intelligence/hpe-wins-1-billion-ai-server-deal-for-elon-musks-xZuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim
Date: January 10, 2025Source: AutogptMeta is accused of training its AI models on copyrighted works without permission, sparking a high-profile lawsuit. The case centers around Meta's use of LibGen, a controversial online library known for hosting pirated books and articles. According to court filings, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally approved the use of LibGen for training its Llama AI models despite internal concerns about its legality and potential backlash from regulators.Link: https://autogpt.net/mark-zuckerberg-approved-use-of-copyrighted-works-for-metas-llama-ai-says-lawsuit/How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Date: January 7, 2025Source: BBCThe BBC is producing a series on how AI is changing medical research and treatments. The third episode discusses how AI is being trained to spot warning signs for various diseases, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes.Link: https://www.bbc.com/Prime Video’s use of AI, Next Gen Stats helps viewers understand NFL games better
Date: January 11, 2025Source: The Los Angeles TimesPrime Video's use of AI and Next Gen Stats on NFL games is enhancing viewer understanding. The AI models, developed by Amazon's Computer Vision Machine Learning team, provide defensive alerts, pressure alerts, and identify defensive vulnerabilities. These features simplify complex strategies, making the game more accessible to all viewers.Link: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-10/prime-videos-use-of-ai-next-gen-stats-on-nfl-games-is-helping-viewers-understand-the-game-betterAI agents may soon surpass people as primary application users
Date: January 10, 2025Source: AI TopicsBy 2030, AI agents will be the primary users of most enterprises' internal digital systems. By 2032, interacting with agents will surpass apps in average consumer time spent on smart devices, according to Accenture's predictions. This shift is part of a broader trend towards AI-mediated experiences.Link: https://aitopics.org/doc/news:431DE4FFThe fastest growing jobs in the AI-powered economy
Date: January 10, 2025Source: AITopicsTechnology is predicted to be the most divergent driver of labor market change, with broadening digital access expected to create and displace more jobs than any other macro trend. About 170 million new jobs (equivalent to 14% of today's employment) will be created this decade, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). At the same time, 92 million roles will be displaced, creating a net employment increase of 78 million jobs. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) and information processing technology are expected to create 11 million jobs, while simultaneously displacing 9 million others, more than any other technology trend. Robotics and autonomous systems are expected to be the largest job displacer, with a net decline of five million jobs from 2025 to 2030.Link: https://aitopics.org/doc/news:3CFC8B2AHow AI will transform cybersecurity in 2025 – and supercharge cybercrime
Date: January 10, 2025Source: ZDNetThe cybersecurity landscape of 2024 was marked by devastating ransomware attacks. In 2025, AI is expected to transform cybersecurity by moving from chatbots to a more agent-driven approach. This shift aims to enhance threat detection and autonomous responses. However, it also poses a risk as bad actors may leverage AI to create variants of zero-day attacks at a speed difficult to oppose, even with AI-enhanced defense.Link: https://aitopics.org/search?filters=store%3AZDNet&cdid=news%3ADBC2C784&dimension=pagetextThe best AI tech of CES 2025: Neural wristbands, smart mirrors and more – ZDNet
Date: January 8, 2025Source: ZDNetThe 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has showcased a variety of AI technologies, including neural wristbands like the Mudra Link, which enables touchless control for AR glasses, smart TVs, and other devices. Additionally, smart mirrors and other innovative AI applications were highlighted.Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-best-ai-tech-of-ces-2025-neural-wristbands-smart-mirrors-and-more/Hugging Face settles suit with AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused it of patent infringement
Date: January 10, 2025Source: TechCrunchHugging Face has settled a lawsuit against Korean AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused the former of infringing on one of its patents. The two-year-long lawsuit was based on Hugging Face’s alleged unauthorized use of technology related to the ‘batching with iteration-level scheduling’ patent. The parties agreed to a confidential settlement, and the case was dismissed ‘with prejudice,’ meaning it cannot be reopened. FriendliAI claimed that Hugging Face’s Text Generation Inference tool used its patented method to batch incoming requests, seeking compensatory damages and an injunction.Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/10/hugging-face-settles-suit-with-ai-startup-friendliai-which-had-accused-it-of-patent-infringement/AI could create 78 million more jobs than it eliminates by 2030—report
Date: January 10, 2025Source: Ars TechnicaThe World Economic Forum (WEF) report predicts that by 2030, AI could create 78 million more jobs than it eliminates. The report highlights the transformative impact of AI on the job market, with 170 million new roles being created and 92 million positions eliminated. Key sectors like care, education, technology, and renewable energy are expected to see significant growth, while traditional roles face contraction due to automation.Link: https://infosecindustry.com