AI News Briefs #9 by Alexandru Dan

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Samsung Q4 earnings expected to be hit by Nvidia AI chip supply delay

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: Reuters

Samsung Electronics' Q4 earnings are expected to be impacted by delays in supplying AI chips to Nvidia. The company's operating profit is forecasted to rise to 8.2 trillion won ($5.6 billion), but analysts have cut their estimates due to ongoing supply issues. Samsung's chip division has faced challenges in meeting Nvidia's demand, leading to potential losses in its logic chip business.

Link: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SAMSUNG-ELECTRONICS-CO-LT-6494906/news/Samsung-Q4-earnings-expected-to-be-hit-by-Nvidia-AI-chip-supply-delay-48690975/

Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Date: January 7, 2025

Source: SEPE

The article discusses the technological advancements in cryptocurrencies and personal AI expected in 2025. It highlights the potential for significant growth in the crypto market, driven by institutional adoption and technological upgrades. Personal AI is also expected to become more prevalent, potentially appearing on personal devices.

Link: https://www.sepe.gr/en/news/22520797/cryptocurrencies-and-personal-ai-tech-to-watch-out-for-in-2025/

AI-influenced shopping boosts online holiday sales, Salesforce data shows

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: Salesforce

Salesforce data reveals a record $1.2 trillion in global online holiday sales, with AI and agents influencing $229 billion (19%) of orders. Despite this, high return rates pose profitability concerns for retailers.

Link: https://www.salesforce.com/au/news/press-releases/2025/01/06/2024-holiday-shopping-data/?bc=OTH

Apple working to update AI feature after BBC complaint

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: Team Blind

Apple is working on a software change to clarify when notifications are summaries generated by the Apple Intelligence system, following a complaint from the BBC. The company's AI incorrectly stated that the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had shot himself, and that Luke Littler had won the PDC World Darts Championship hours before it began. The BBC has called for an end to the feature, stating that these errors are harming trust in news and information more widely. Apple's update will be made in the coming weeks.

Link: https://www.teamblind.com/post/Apple-working-to-update-AI-feature-after-BBC-complaint-LS5sG0J8

‘Virtual employees’ could join workforce as soon as this year, OpenAI boss says

Date: January 7, 2025

Source: Datatunnel

OpenAI's CEO predicts that virtual employees could integrate into businesses as AI agents this year, transforming productivity.

Link: https://datatunnel.io/ai-agents-expected-to-join-workforce/

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: WIRED

This article discusses the emerging field of physical intelligence in AI, where machines can understand dynamic environments, cope with unpredictability, and make decisions in real-time. Unlike traditional AI, physical intelligence is rooted in physics and involves understanding fundamental principles of the real world. Researchers are developing models like liquid networks that can learn and adapt from experience, enhancing the capabilities of AI in interacting with the physical world.

Link: https://osae.org/aws/OSAE/pt/sd/news_article/581315/_PARENT/layout_details/false

Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: TechCrunch

Google is forming a new team within its DeepMind division, led by Tim Brooks, to create models that can simulate the physical world. This team will expand on the work of Google's existing AI models, such as Gemini, Veo, and Genie, and aims to develop real-time interactive generation tools.

Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/google-is-forming-a-new-team-to-build-ai-that-can-simulate-the-physical-world/

LG drops 5 new AI features for 2025 TVs (and older ones, too)

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: Ground News

LG has unveiled a slew of new AI enhancements to this year's TV models at CES 2025. AI personalization features have been extremely popular in consumer tech. This feature provides users with personalized home screens tailored to their individual profiles.

Link: https://ground.news/article/lg-drops-5-new-ai-features-for-2025-tvs-and-older-ones-too

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ‘we know how to build AGI’

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: OpenTools AI

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced at the World Government Summit that OpenAI knows how to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He anticipates AI agents will join the workforce by 2025, sparking both excitement and skepticism in the AI community. OpenAI's approach is cautious, focusing on safety and robustness in their innovations.

Link: https://opentools.ai/news/sam-altman-asserts-openais-path-to-agi-ai-workforce-by-2025

X’s Grok did surprisingly well in my AI coding tests – ZDNet

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: ZDNet

X's Grok AI chatbot performed well in coding tests. The chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's X, demonstrated proficiency across multiple programming languages and frameworks. Despite some limitations, Grok's performance positions it as a competitive player in the AI coding assistant landscape.

Link: https://aitopics.org/doc/news:8CBD6278

This award-winning AI sleep wearable aims to help you focus better – here’s how

Date: January 6, 2025

Source: AITopics.org

The Frenz Brainband, an AI-powered sleep wearable, has won its third CES Innovation Award. It uses real-time brainwave tracking and personalized audio therapy to enhance sleep, focus, and cognitive performance. The wearable pairs with various apps to support health areas like focus, CBT-i therapy, and cognitive function.

Link: https://aitopics.org/doc/news:E415E184

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