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LinkedIn Accused of Using Private Messages to Train AI
Date: January 23, 2025Source: AIbaseLinkedIn is facing a lawsuit for allegedly using Premium users' private message data to train AI models. The lawsuit claims LinkedIn updated its privacy policy to allow data usage for AI training, despite promising not to disclose users' confidential information to third parties. LinkedIn has denied the allegations, stating they are baseless.Link: https://www.aibase.com/news/14947Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project
Date: January 22, 2025Source: ABC NewsElon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate AI infrastructure project backed by President Donald Trump. Musk questioned the funding, while Altman defended the project, inviting Musk to visit the construction site. The dispute stems from a long-standing feud between Musk and Altman, with Musk suing OpenAI over its transition to a for-profit entity.Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/musk-clashes-openai-ceo-sam-altman-trump-supported-117995354Elon Musk bashes Trump’s $500 billion AI project
Date: January 23, 2025Source: CNNElon Musk criticized President Trump's $500 billion AI project, claiming its backers don't have the money. Musk's comments came after Trump announced a massive AI infrastructure investment from the White House, with SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle committing $100 billion initially. Musk questioned the financial backing, stating SoftBank has less than $10 billion secured. The White House press secretary defended the project, emphasizing its potential to capitalize on AI growth and compete with China.Link: https://ktvz.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2025/01/22/elon-musk-bashes-the-500-billion-ai-project-trump-announced-claiming-its-backers-dont-have-the-money-2/Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
Date: January 22, 2025Source: The Associated PressSamsung is positioning the Galaxy S25 as an 'AI companion' capable of pulling more requests out of conversations, learning people's routines, and anticipating their needs. The new Galaxy phones feature a faster chip and a more powerful ultrawide lens on the camera. The AI on the devices is designed to toggle between apps to fetch, summarize, and manage information, entertainment, and other content. It will also create customized digital dossiers on users' behavior patterns.Link: https://ktar.com/national-news/samsung-aims-to-turn-its-next-generation-of-galaxy-smartphones-into-ai-companions/5650323/Tech titans bicker over $500bn AI investment announced by Trump
Date: January 23, 2025Source: The GuardianMajor tech moguls had their claws out for each other on Wednesday, hissing at their rivals over enormous pledges to invest in AI that had been announced by President Donald Trump. Elon Musk criticized the funding and feasibility of the $500 billion Stargate AI project backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank.Link: https://thedailyguardian.com/united-states/tech-titans-clash-elon-musk-questions-trumps-backing-of-altmans-stargate-ai-vision/Microsoft’s LinkedIn sued for disclosing customer information to train AI models
Date: January 22, 2025Source: Arab NewsLinkedIn Premium customers sued for allegedly disclosing private messages to third parties without permission to train generative AI models. The lawsuit claims LinkedIn updated its privacy policy to allow data use for AI training, despite users' attempts to opt out.Link: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2587454/offbeatElon Musk Blasts Donald Trump’s Huge AI Infrastructure Deal
Date: January 22, 2025Source: FuturismElon Musk criticized Trump's $500 billion AI infrastructure project, claiming its backers don't have the money. Musk questioned the financial backing of the 'Stargate' initiative, which includes OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. This marks a public disagreement between Musk and Trump, highlighting potential tensions between the two.Link: https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-blasts-donald-trump-ai-infrastructure-dealTrump rescinds Biden’s executive order on AI safety
Date: January 21, 2025Source: BloombergPresident Donald Trump rescinded the Biden administration's executive order regulating artificial intelligence, marking a significant shift in federal oversight for the rapidly advancing technology. The move, announced on Monday, immediately halts the implementation of key safety and transparency requirements for AI developers. Biden's mandate, signed in 2023, required leading AI companies to share safety test results and other critical information with the federal government.Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/trump-scraps-bidens-sweeping-ai-order-in-regulatory-resetExclusive: OpenAI tells India court ChatGPT data removal will breach US legal obligations
Date: January 22, 2025Source: Reuters.comOpenAI has told an Indian court that any order to remove training data powering its ChatGPT service would be inconsistent with its legal obligations in the United States. The Microsoft-backed AI firm also argued that it was not within the jurisdiction of Indian courts to hear a copyright breach case brought by local news agency ANI.Link: https://ca.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MICROSOFT-CORPORATION-4835/news/Exclusive-OpenAI-tells-India-court-ChatGPT-data-removal-will-breach-48840028/Morning Bid: Trump switches to AI as tariffs lurk, Netflix soars
Date: January 22, 2025Source: ReutersNasdaq futures surge after Netflix results, Trump's AI transition amid tariff concerns. Asia markets mixed, Europe up.Link: https://www.fidelity.com/news/article/internationalTikTok owner ByteDance, DeepSeek lead Chinese push in AI reasoning
Date: January 22, 2025Source: ReutersTikTok owner ByteDance released an update to its flagship AI model, Doubao-1.5-pro, aimed at challenging Microsoft-backed OpenAI's latest reasoning model. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek also rolled out an open-source reasoning model called DeepSeek-R1, rivaling OpenAI's o1 on several performance benchmarks. The developments intensify the global race in AI reasoning, with ByteDance and DeepSeek offering competitive pricing and performance metrics.Link: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MICROSOFT-CORPORATION-4835/news/TikTok-owner-ByteDance-DeepSeek-lead-Chinese-push-in-AI-reasoning-48835105/Trump Announces Partnership Investing $500 Billion in AI
Date: January 22, 2025Source: The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump announced a partnership investing up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure. The new entity, Stargate, will develop AI projects in Texas, according to the White House.Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdP-NwNP9ScGet real time update about this post category directly on your device, subscribe now.
