The Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM) is a Layer-1 blockchain designed to integrate decentralised AI development, compute infrastructure, and monetisation. It bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure, turning AI into an open, trust-minimised public utility. AIVM offers decentralised compute, agent-based AI execution, tokenised data marketplaces, and developer tooling, laying the groundwork for a fair and scalable AI ecosystem free from Big Tech monopolies.
https://bitcoinist.com/introducing-aivm-chaingpts-layer-1-blockchain-to-power-verifiable-ai-at-scale/Artificial intelligence start-ups backed by Saudi Aramco and Sam Altman's brother Jack are locked in a multi-million dollar legal dispute over computing capacity that underpins AI technology. San Francisco Compute Co., backed by the Altman brothers, sued Ori Industries 1 Ltd. alleging "fraudulent misrepresentation" about tech resources and failing to honor a $41 million deal for processing power used to train large language models, according to a UK court filing.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-tech-start-ups-backed-by-aramco-jack-altman-spar-in-uk-courtApple is planning to introduce AI-powered search options on its Safari browser, a move that could significantly impact Google's advertising business as iPhone users increasingly turn to AI for search purposes. This development has led to a decline in searches on Safari and a substantial drop in shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, resulting in a loss of around $150 billion from its market value.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/apples-plan-to-offer-ai-search-options-on-safari-a-blow-to-google-dominance-1877747In Arizona, a family used AI-generated video to deliver an impact statement after their loved one was killed in a road rage incident. The use of this technology raised concerns among lawyers and judges about the potential for "deepfake" evidence to be introduced into courtrooms. A law professor at Arizona State University warned that anyone can create such evidence on a phone, making it influential due to its visual nature. In contrast, a recent case in New York saw a man's AI-generated avatar fail to convince judges after they realized the person was not present. The family's use of AI-generated video worked because it echoed the stories and personality of their deceased loved one, highlighting the potential for this technology to be used effectively in court.
https://apnews.com/article/ai-arizona-victim-impact-statement-952526055d4ed612bc5cf55fa8dea208Baidu, China's largest search engine owner, is exploring the possibility of translating animal vocalisations into human language using artificial intelligence. The company has filed a patent proposing a system that collects and processes data on animal sounds, behavior, and physiological signals to analyze their emotional states. This information would be mapped to semantic meanings and translated into human language, enabling "deeper emotional communication" between animals and humans.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603609-chinas-baidu-looks-to-patent-ai-system-to-decipher-animal-soundsBeijing is investing tens of millions of US dollars to create an AI ecosystem that relies solely on Chinese technology. The Yizhuang Development Zone aims to establish a nationally leading AI industry ecosystem valued at $11 billion by the end of this year, focusing on domestic semiconductors and open-source software frameworks. This initiative is part of China's technological self-reliance drive and will support research and development for high-performance graphics processing units and chips based on the RISC-V architecture.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3309453/beijing-pours-tens-millions-dollars-fostering-nvidia-free-ai-ecosystem-china?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionDeloitte has developed an AI Factory as a Service, leveraging NVIDIA and Palo Alto Networks' AI security solutions, to enhance cybersecurity capabilities through AI deep learning models and data lake enablers. The service offers AI governance, model lifecycle management, and end-to-end security posture management, benefiting organizations in safeguarding datasets, AI models, and infrastructure stacks. This expanded service also accelerates AI adoption with enterprise-scale GPU usage, aligning with regulatory compliance and providing a platform for organizations like those of the Fortune 500.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deloitte-expands-ai-factory-as-a-service-with-new-cyber-capabilities-in-collaboration-with-palo-alto-networks-302449973.htmlDuolingo Inc. is facing backlash for its decision to incorporate artificial intelligence into hiring decisions and performance reviews, which has led to a significant loss of followers on TikTok and negative reviews in the Apple app store. The company's main account lost over 300,000 followers after announcing that it would "fundamentally change" its approach to work and management, with AI taking on more tasks and phasing out contractors.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/duolingo-ai-backlash-is-lesson-for-leaders-working-capitalEddy Cue's testimony revealed a decline in search engine use by Safari browser users, indicating a shift away from traditional search engines like Google. This trend is echoed by early adopters in Silicon Valley, who are increasingly relying on AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT for answers. A Y Combinator host shared his own experience of seeing 15% drop in Google search traffic, attributing it to the rise of AI and chatbots. He noted that even he and others in Silicon Valley now prefer using ChatGPT over Google Search, describing it as "legacy technology".
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