AI Pulse #67: Lisa Kudrow Says Tom Hanks Film ‘Here’ Endorses AI, Databricks Aim to Raise $10B in Funding Round, + MORE
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Latest Funding News
This week in entertainment, Lisa Kudrow highlights the AI themes in Tom Hanks’ Here, praising its forward-thinking message. Meanwhile, Databricks is making headlines with plans to raise $10 billion in funding, underscoring the explosive growth of data and AI technologies. Keep reading for these stories and more exciting updates!
Top Trending AI News
1. Lisa Kudrow Says Tom Hanks Film ‘Here’ Endorses AI
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 12/16/2024
Lisa Kudrow criticizes Tom Hanks’ film “Here” for endorsing AI, raising concerns over actor jobs and AI’s role in cinema.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Kudrow criticizes Hanks’ film for endorsing AI.
2️⃣ AI fears fuel entertainment industry strikes.
3️⃣ Metaphysic AI changes acting with “youth mirror”.
4️⃣ Actors worry about jobs in AI-driven future.
5️⃣ Here uses AI to de-age actors, sparking debate.
2. Apple Pressed to Scrap AI Feature Over Incorrect News Claim
Publisher: BBC News
Published: 12/19/2024
Journalism body urges Apple to remove its AI feature after it created a false headline about a murder case, misleading the public and media.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Journalism group urges Apple to drop AI feature.
2️⃣ AI creates false headline, spurs outcry.
3️⃣ BBC hit by misleading AI-generated headline.
4️⃣ AI’s reliability questioned after error.
5️⃣ Apple’s new AI feature faces backlash.
3. Arizona School Adopts AI-Driven Curriculum, Eliminates Need for Teachers
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 12/19/2024
Arizona charter school replaces teachers with AI for two-hour daily lessons, focusing on personalized learning and life skills.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI replaces teachers in new Arizona school.
2️⃣ Students spend only 2 hours a day on academics.
3️⃣ AI directs all academic lessons.
4️⃣ Workshops cover life skills beyond academics.
5️⃣ Unbound Academy experiments with AI education.
4. AI Thriller Serena Begins Filming With Andi Matichak, Steven Strait, Ashleigh Murray
Publisher: Deadline
Published: 12/16/2024
Andi Matichak, Steven Strait, and Ashleigh Murray star in A.I. thriller “Serena,” now filming in NYC, directed by Rob Alicea.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ “Serena,” an A.I. thriller, begins filming in NYC.
2️⃣ Andi Matichak stars with Steven Strait in “Serena.”
3️⃣ Rob Alicea debuts as director of A.I. movie “Serena.”
4️⃣ “Serena” explores dangers of unchecked A.I.
5️⃣ Film “Serena” casts spotlight on A.I.’s impact.
5. AI Could Diminish Scientific Creativity
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 12/15/2024
AI’s use in research boosts scientists’ careers but narrows science’s focus, study finds.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI boosts young scientists’ careers.
2️⃣ AI use narrows science topics.
3️⃣ AI helps scientists get cited more.
4️⃣ AI research lacks diversity.
5️⃣ Need to balance AI and traditional science.
6. Michigan Scientists Use AI to Extract Critical Minerals From Old Batteries
Publisher: MLive
Published: 12/19/2024
Michigan universities receive state grants to develop recycling methods for critical minerals in old batteries, aiming to reduce landfill waste and improve recycling purity.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Michigan boosts battery recycling efforts with grants.
2️⃣ Lawrence Tech leads in automating battery recycling.
3️⃣ Recycling aims to cut battery waste, improve purity.
4️⃣ U.S. seeks independence in critical battery materials.
5️⃣ Grants fuel innovations in battery, mineral recycling.
7. AI Masters Distinguishing Between US and Scottish Whiskies Aromas
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 12/19/2024
AI predicts whisky aromas and origin with high accuracy, aiding consistency in tasting, yet not replacing human expertise.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI predicts whisky aromas accurately.
2️⃣ Tech distinguishes US from Scottish whisky.
3️⃣ AI aids in maintaining whisky consistency.
4️⃣ Study shows AI’s potential beyond whisky.
5️⃣ AI’s whisky analysis may need refinement.
8. OpenAI’s Jerry Tworek Pioneers New Path for Large Language Models
Publisher: Fast Company
Published: 12/19/2024
AI labs evolve strategies due to scarce data & costly computing, focusing on complex reasoning in models like OpenAI’s o1 for AGI advancement.
1️⃣ AI research shifts as data and power grow costly.
2️⃣ OpenAI’s o1 model leads with new AI thinking.
3️⃣ Human-like reasoning shapes next-gen AI.
4️⃣ OpenAI’s Tworek pioneers in AI evolution.
5️⃣ New AI models explore beyond old limits.
9. SoftBank CEO and Trump Unveil $100 Billion US Investment Plan
Publisher: WMUR
Published: 12/16/2024
Trump and SoftBank’s CEO announce a $100B investment in U.S. AI projects, aiming to create 100,000 jobs.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ SoftBank plans $100B investment in U.S.
2️⃣ Aim to create 100K jobs in four years.
3️⃣ Focus on AI and infrastructure.
4️⃣ Past big job promises show mixed results.
5️⃣ Trump’s past deal with Foxconn fell short.
10. Desert Festival Features Robots As Main Attraction
Publisher: NPR
Published:12/16/2024
RoboPalooza in Calif. desert features space robots and tech trials, highlighting future space colonization and infrastructure building by robots.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Desert rover race tests tech for space.
2️⃣ Robots to build moon bases and more.
3️⃣ Space robots slow but getting smarter.
4️⃣ Team controls rover from afar, wins.
5️⃣ Festival merges robots, music, and space dreams.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /imagine A cozy wooden cabin in the snow, glowing warm yellow light from the windows, a person standing by the fireplace looking at the snow, surrounded by Christmas decorations, snow gently falling outside, 2D animation style, soft warm colors, whimsical and heartwarming
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