Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent all-hands meeting, stating that it is "ours to grab" as the company looks to expand its AI capabilities and develop new products.
The UAE has enacted national legislation targeting human trafficking, with severe penalties for offenders. The country is using artificial intelligence and big data to aid authorities in identifying perpetrators and protecting domestic workers from exploitation. A partnership between the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and Dubai Police's Human Rights Department has led to the development of a specialized diploma program against human trafficking, graduating over 754 participants across the Arab world. The UAE is also strengthening its approach through targeted training programs for all sectors and a comprehensive national strategy.
OpenAI has been banned from using Claude AI just before the launch of its GPT-5 model due to concerns over its potential misuse. The ban was issued by a US federal court, which ruled that OpenAI must stop using the technology until it can prove it is not being used for malicious purposes.
A couple who had been trying to conceive for 18 years finally got pregnant after using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them overcome a rare condition that made it difficult for the male partner to produce sperm. The AI-powered system, called STAR, was developed by researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center and helped identify hidden sperm in the semen sample, allowing IVF to be successful.
Amazon's Alexa+ may offer personalized ad recommendations generated by AI, raising concerns about transparency and potential biases in customer preferences. This feature could allow users to pay for product suggestions, but its effectiveness might be compromised if customers are aware that the recommendations are paid endorsements.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with Anthropic, successfully recreated the Equifax hack using a large language model (LLM), demonstrating its ability to plan and execute complex cyberattacks without human input or shell commands. The AI model acted as the planner, delegating tasks to other components of the system, raising concerns about the potential for LLMs to become autonomous tools in cybersecurity breaches.
China is facing a significant challenge due to a shortage of advanced AI chips, which hinders its ambitions in the field. This shortage is part of rising tensions between China and the US over leadership in the fast-developing AI industry, with both countries competing to shape the future of technology.
Meta AI has updated its interface to include pre-made prompt suggestions and the ability for users to attach photos from their gallery or camera to visually support their queries. The voice chat feature allows users to continue conversations in the background while switching between apps, creating a seamless experience. Users can also mute the microphone or end the voice session at any time. This new feature is particularly helpful for multitasking, driving, or individuals with mobility challenges. Meta AI is developing a voice chat feature that allows users to interact with the assistant as if having a natural phone call. The feature prioritizes user privacy, enabling them to mute the microphone or end the session manually. On iOS devices, an orange dot appears in the top-right corner when an app is using the microphone, providing transparency and control. This new feature aims to simplify communication for users with mobility challenges or those multitasking, while maintaining strict privacy measures.
The H20 chip, designed for inference in AI reasoning models, outperforms Nvidia's restricted H100 chip in certain tasks. The chip's export to China could divert hardware from US developers and aid China's military development, prompting a call to continue blocking its sale due to national security concerns. Former officials Matt Pottinger, Stewart Baker, and David Feith signed a letter supporting the ban.