AI Pulse #66: Kate Bush Fights AI Misuse of Artists’ Work, Crusoe Raises $600M Reaching $2.8B Valuation, + MORE
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In this issue, Kate Bush has joined the fight to protect artists from AI misuse, a topic stirring up important conversations. Meanwhile, Meanwhile, AI-focused data center startup Crusoe is making waves with $600M in funding. Keep reading for these stories and stay ahead in the industry.
Top Trending AI News
1. Kate Bush Campaigns Against Unauthorized AI Use of Artists’ Work
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 12/12/2024
Kate Bush joins 36,000 creatives in petition against AI’s unlicensed use of works, calling it a threat to livelihoods and demanding protection.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Kate Bush fights AI copyright issues.
2️⃣ Stars sign petition against AI.
3️⃣ McCartney warns AI could dominate.
4️⃣ AI’s hunger for data sparks debate.
5️⃣ New laws for AI use of art discussed.
2. Klarna Halts Hiring To Replace Staff With AI
Publisher: Fortune
Published: 12/12/2024
Klarna cuts headcount by 22% as AI replaces jobs, aims to become US bank, and eyes IPO with a $14.6B valuation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Klarna replaces hundreds of jobs with AI.
2️⃣ Klarna’s staff drops 22% as AI takes over.
3️⃣ AI boosts Klarna employee paychecks.
4️⃣ Klarna’s AI does work of 700 agents.
5️⃣ Klarna aims to become US bank.
3. AI’s Unique Thought Process: Why It’s Important
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Published: 12/10/2024
Generative AI reshapes business but isn’t a strategic oracle. It excels in processing and generating content but mirrors past data, limiting novel solution creation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI reshapes business but isn’t a strategic oracle.
2️⃣ Generative AI excels in language and content creation.
3️⃣ AI’s insights are limited by past data patterns.
4️⃣ Human intuition and creativity complement AI’s limits.
5️⃣ AI as a tool for innovative decision-making support.
4. UF Chooses LaVilla for New AI and Semiconductor Grad School Campus
Publisher: News4Jax
Published: 12/12/2024
UF’s new graduate campus in Jacksonville will house the Florida Semiconductor Institute, aiming to start in 2026 with a focus on AI and technology.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ UF picks Jacksonville for new grad campus.
2️⃣ Campus to boost downtown Jacksonville.
3️⃣ New campus aims for 1,000 students.
4️⃣ Degrees focus on AI and tech fields.
5️⃣ City invests $50M in UF campus project.
5. WGA Urges Studios: Halt AI Firms From Plundering Hollywood Scripts
Publisher: IndieWire
Published: 12/12/2024
WGA demands Hollywood studios take legal action against tech firms using their content to train AI, citing intellectual property theft.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Writers strike against AI use by studios.
2️⃣ WGA demands action against AI-powered theft.
3️⃣ Hollywood urged to fight AI plagiarism.
4️⃣ Studios called to protect writers’ work.
5️⃣ WGA challenges tech companies over AI.
6. Google CEO Admits AI Development Pace Slows as Easy Wins Disappear
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 12/8/2024
Generative AI’s big leap unlikely by 2025, incremental progress expected, says Google CEO Pichai. AI to improve but needs breakthroughs for major shifts.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI growth won’t surprise us in 2025, says Google CEO.
2️⃣ AI’s big leaps need deeper breakthroughs now.
3️⃣ AI models like ChatGPT will improve slowly.
4️⃣ No huge AI change expected soon, experts say.
5️⃣ AI jobs pay well without degrees, data shows.
7. Astrophysics Next Decade: Unveiling Solar System’s Greatest Mysteries
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 12/8/2024
New Decadal Survey highlights plans for space weather and missions, calling for AI in space weather modeling and a strategic plan for its monitoring.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ New space report highlights future missions and weather plans.
2️⃣ Solar system secrets to be unveiled in next decade.
3️⃣ AI to boost space weather prediction accuracy.
4️⃣ Report urges NASA and NSF to focus on solar studies.
5️⃣ Understanding space weather deemed crucial for society.
8. Tekever Banks on AI for Spy Drones Used in Ukraine
Publisher: Business Insider
Published: 12/12/2024
Ukraine war highlights drone tech; Tekever, backed by NATO, innovates with AI-first drones for surveillance and beyond, aiming for autonomous future.
1️⃣ Ukraine war highlights drone tech role.
2️⃣ Tekever secures NATO fund boost.
3️⃣ AI-first approach defines Tekever.
4️⃣ Drones evolve to dodge jamming.
5️⃣ Future drones may go pilotless.
9. Bezos and Samsung Back AI Startup With $700 Million to Rival Nvidia
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware Tech Industry
Published: 12/2/2024
Bezos backs Tenstorrent with $700M, valuing it at $2.6B, aiming to compete against Nvidia in the AI chip market with a focus on cost-effectiveness and open-source tech.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Bezos invests $700M in AI chip startup Tenstorrent.
2️⃣ Tenstorrent valued at $2.6B, eyes Nvidia competition.
3️⃣ Startup aims for cost-effective AI chip solutions.
4️⃣ Tenstorrent champions open-source over Nvidia’s model.
5️⃣ Firm plans new AI processor every two years.
10. Meta’s Zuckerberg Aims for Active Role in Trump’s Tech Policy, Says Clegg
Publisher: New York Post
Published: 12/3/2024
Zuckerberg aims for active role in tech policy under Trump, admits to over-moderating pandemic content, seeks to lead in AI, and faces competition in AI development.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Zuckerberg seeks active role in tech policy under Trump.
2️⃣ Meta admits over-moderation of pandemic content.
3️⃣ Zuckerberg aims for influence in AI and tech leadership.
4️⃣ Meta competes in AI with open source approach.
5️⃣ Zuckerberg acknowledges past censorship mistakes.
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