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‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Date: January 12, 2025
Source: BeamStart
Labour announces a significant public rollout of AI, aiming to integrate it deeply into the UK's systems and daily life.
Link: https://beamstart.com/news/mainlined-into-uks-veins-labour-17367282961255
Getting an all-optical AI to handle non-linear math
Date: December 1, 2024
Source: Ars Technica
Researchers are working on developing an all-optical artificial intelligence system capable of handling non-linear mathematical problems. This approach could potentially lead to faster and more efficient processing of complex data.
Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/getting-an-all-optical-ai-to-handle-non-linear-math/
Halliday’s new AI glasses are what Meta, Google, and Apple have been trying to build – ZDNet
Date: January 10, 2025
Source: Euronews Next
Halliday Glasses are the first AI glasses featuring an AI agent and a DigiWindow display. They can proactively answer complex questions, summarize key discussion points, and generate meeting notes. The glasses will be available by the end of Q1 2025 and cost between $399 and $499.
Link: https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/01/10/the-new-smart-glasses-and-ai-watches-that-will-make-meta-google-and-apple-think-twice
Nvidia’s AI Empire: A Look at Its Top Startup Investments
Date: January 12, 2025
Source: TechCrunch
Nvidia has been actively investing in AI startups, including OpenAI, xAI, Inflection, Wayve, Safe Superintelligence, and Scale AI. The investments range from $100 million to $6.6 billion, with notable valuations and strategic partnerships.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/11/nvidias-ai-empire-a-look-at-its-top-startup-investments/

