DeepSeek's Prover-V2 launch has sparked interest from technologists and policymakers despite not being a generational leap. In contrast, OpenAI recently released o3 and o4-mini, touting them as its most capable models to date. DeepSeek's ability to maximize performance on constrained hardware is notable, but it faces limitations due to US export restrictions on Nvidia chips.
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/deepseek-prover-v2-llm-r2-release-speculation-13884766.htmlMeta has released a standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT, offering users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models. The app features a social feed allowing users to see AI-made posts by other users and is designed to be personalized to individual users through voice conversations. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the app in a video posted on Instagram, stating that "a billion people are using Meta AI across our apps now".
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/meta-releases-standalone-ai-app-competing-with-chatgpt-1876270Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged US President Trump to change regulations for exporting artificial intelligence technology from the US, allowing American businesses to capitalize on global opportunities and accelerate the diffusion of AI technology worldwide.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/nvidia-ceo-urges-trump-to-change-rules-for-ai-chip-exports-1A recent development in the ongoing AI copyright infringement disputes has sparked a new perspective on data licensing practices among AI companies. According to Rubin, if these companies continue to pay to license data for training purposes, it could be perceived as an implicit admission that they should have paid to license the data initially instead of scraping it for free.
https://digiday.com/media/media-briefing-what-the-washington-posts-deal-with-openai-says-about-the-future-of-ai-content-licensing/Tech companies are seeking over $1.8 trillion in funding by the end of the decade to build data centers for their artificial intelligence models. Private markets, such as private credit, can help meet this demand, according to Carlyle Group CEO Harvey Schwartz and King Street Capital Management's Mark Van Zandt. Several tech companies, including Nscale and Meta, have already tapped into private credit to finance their projects. Apollo Global Management and KKR are among potential backers for Meta's U.S. domestic data center plans.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/ai-boom-reportedly-presents-1-8-trillion-opportunity-for-private-credit/President Donald Trump revoked President Joe Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence development and use, but his administration has since announced plans for Project Stargate, a project aimed at revolutionizing American AI infrastructure. In January 2025, President Trump signed an early executive order to remove barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to AI development.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/05/01/ai-whiplash-what-the-changing-federal-artificial-intelligence-guidance-means-for-companies/Uncork Capital has increased its funding for two funds: a seed investing fund with $225 million and a growth fund with $75 million. The company's focus on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to drive investment, as Managing Partner Andy McLoughlin stated that every company needs an AI story. This trend is reflected in the US venture capital market, where 42% of investments were made in AI companies in 2024, up from 36% in 2023 and 22% in 2022. Companies like OpenAI and Safe Superintelligence have seen significant funding, with 20 AI firms raising at least $2 billion each.
https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/poshmark-backer-uncork-raises-300-million-with-ai-focus/Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of strengthening basic research, mastering high-end chips, and developing an independent AI system to drive national development. This comes as China seeks to catch up with the US in AI innovation, following concerns over Western dominance since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Xi announced expanded support for AI through government procurement, IP protection, and targeted investments in human capital, while also urging the introduction of legal frameworks and emergency response systems to govern safe AI deployment.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1307020-headline-2-china-to-focus-on-core-technologies-and-ai-governance-says-xiNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is urging the Trump administration to change US regulations for exporting artificial intelligence (AI) technology, allowing American businesses to capitalize on global opportunities. He warned that China, particularly Huawei, poses a significant threat in the tech industry, and changing the rules would help the US stay competitive.
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