AI Pulse #76: Bill Gates Cautions Youth On Four Key Global Dangers Including AI, Lambda Secures $480M for AI Cloud and Open-Source Growth, + MORE
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Bill Gates is urging young people to pay attention to four major global threats, with AI making the list. At the same time, Lambda’s latest $480 million funding round is fueling AI’s growth, expanding cloud capabilities and open-source AI projects. Read on to see what’s happening in the world of tech!
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1. Bill Gates Cautions Youth On Four Key Global Dangers, Including AI
Publisher: TechSpot
Published: 2/19/2025
Bill Gates warns of “very scary” threats like nuclear war, unchecked AI, climate change, bioterrorism, and pandemics, urging the young to mitigate these risks.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Bill Gates warns of AI and nuclear threats.
2️⃣ Gates lists climate change as a young generation fear.
3️⃣ AI could surpass human intelligence, Gates suggests.
4️⃣ Gates optimistic about solving major diseases.
5️⃣ AI’s rapid progress concerns even its pioneers.
2. Microsoft’s AI Muse Not Crafting Games, Won’t Aid Game Preservation: Expert
Publisher: Eurogamer
Published: 2/20/2025
Microsoft unveils Muse, an AI to aid game development and preserve classics, facing mixed reactions and concerns about its practicality.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft unveils Muse AI for game ideas.
2️⃣ Muse AI creates gameplay footage.
3️⃣ Muse aims to change game preservation.
4️⃣ Experts question Muse’s practical use.
5️⃣ Muse’s game preservation claim criticized.
3. Meta Struggles to Stop Spread of Sexualized AI Deepfake Celebrity Content on Facebook
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 2/17/2025
Meta removes sexualized deepfake images of female celebs after CBS probe, vows to enhance detection and enforcement against such content.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Meta removes fake, sexualized celeb images.
2️⃣ Deepfakes target famous women online.
3️⃣ Meta fights deepfake challenge with AI.
4️⃣ Oversight demands stronger deepfake rules.
5️⃣ AI deepfakes grow, platforms struggle.
4. Netflix Faces Backlash for AI Cloning of Gabby Petito’s Voice
Publisher: Gizmodo
Published: 2/20/2025
Netflix’s use of AI to recreate Gabby Petito’s voice in a docu-series sparks backlash, deemed disrespectful by many, despite the family’s consent.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Netflix faces backlash for using AI to mimic Gabby Petito’s voice.
2️⃣ Gabby Petito doc uses AI for posthumous voiceovers.
3️⃣ Public deems AI recreation of Petito’s voice unsettling.
4️⃣ Petito family approved AI voice use in Netflix documentary.
5️⃣ Academy considers AI use rules after recent film controversies.
5. Musk Unveils Grok 3 AI Chatbot: Key Insights Revealed
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 2/18/2025
Elon Musk debuts Grok 3 AI, surpassing rivals with aims to “understand the universe.” Claims of superiority unverified, but praised for innovation, available at $22/month.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk debuts Grok 3, challenging AI rivals.
2️⃣ Grok 3 aims to “understand the universe”.
3️⃣ Grok 3’s power eclipses previous version.
4️⃣ Daily Grok 3 improvements promised.
5️⃣ Grok 3 access priced at $22/month.
6. Humane Ends AI Pin Project, Sells Assets to HP
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 2/18/2025
HP acquires Humane for $116M; AI Pin sales end, with support ceasing by Feb 28. Refunds offered under conditions. HP gains 300+ patents and forms HP IQ lab.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ HP buys Humane for $116 million, ends AI Pin sales.
2️⃣ AI Pins to lose all cloud functions by Feb 28.
3️⃣ Offline AI Pin features will remain post-shutdown.
4️⃣ Humane offers refunds for recent AI Pin purchases.
5️⃣ HP to form new AI innovation lab with Humane team.
7. Christie’s AI Art Auction Sparks Protests And Inspires More Creations
Publisher: NPR
Published: 2/17/2025
Christie’s AI art auction includes Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst’s work, sparks debate over artist rights and AI’s role in art creation amid growing market demand.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Christie’s to hold AI art auction.
2️⃣ Artists protest Christie’s AI auction.
3️⃣ AI art market could hit $1 billion by 2028.
4️⃣ AI art sparks copyright concerns.
5️⃣ Debate over AI’s impact on art continues.
8. Costco Rolls Out AI To Enhance Travel Benefits For Members
Publisher: Fox News
Published: 2/19/2025
Costco partners with Travelport to enhance travel bookings for members using AI, offering more flight options and convenience.
1️⃣ Costco boosts travel perks with Travelport.
2️⃣ More flight options for Costco members now.
3️⃣ AI to make Costco travel searches quicker.
4️⃣ Costco Travel now in US, Canada, UK.
5️⃣ Costco, Travelport team for easy bookings.
9. AI Solves Superbug Dilemma in Just Two Days
Publisher: BBC News
Published: 2/20/2025
AI tool solves a decade-long superbug research problem in 48 hours, shocking scientists with its efficiency and insight.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI cracks a decade-long science problem in two days.
2️⃣ AI tool offers fresh insights on antibiotic resistance.
3️⃣ Google AI tool acts as co-scientist, solving complex issues.
4️⃣ New AI discoveries could change scientific research methods.
5️⃣ AI’s role in advancing science garners mixed reactions.
10. Swedish PM Warns Europe May Turn Into a Museum Without AI Innovation and Deregulation
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 2/20/2025
Sweden’s PM warns Europe risks becoming a “museum” without AI deregulation and urges for competitive action in the global AI race.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Europe at risk of becoming a “museum” without AI deregulation.
2️⃣ Sweden’s PM calls for less AI regulation in Europe.
3️⃣ European leaders push for global competitiveness in AI.
4️⃣ Massive AI investments announced in Europe.
5️⃣ Europe criticized for strict AI regulations.
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