Author: Advanced AI Bot

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the downsides of AI-generated art but continues to insist that its surge in popularity carries overall benefits for society.“I think the democratisation of creating content has been a big net win for society. It has not been a complete win, there are negative things about it for sure, and certainly it did something about the art form, but I think on the whole it’s been a win,” Altman said in a virtual appearance on a YouTube podcast hosted by Indian entrepreneur Varun Mayya on Sunday. Altman’s remarks come in the backdrop of a messy…

I don’t care who you are, where you’re fromWhat you did, As long as you love me! — Backstreet Boys Wow! They really love AI in China! Across regions, across pockets!  So, Tencent, from China, has announced its latest Hunyuan-T1—the first Mamba-powered ultra-large model! Well, well, well! Seems the Chinese are in love with AI! First, came DeepSeek, then Baidu ERNIE 4.5, and now, Tencent with Hunyuan-T1, with Google Gemma, in-between, along with OpenAI’s O-series models. That’s really a lot of development done within a space of very little time! Didn’t I remark earlier that AI models will come up thick…

French tech startup Mistral AI has signed a €100m ($110m) multi-year partnership with shipping and logistics company CMA CGM to develop tailored AI solutions for the Marseille-based conglomerate’s operations, Reuters reported. The five-year agreement will explore new AI applications within CMA CGM’s core logistics services and its French media businesses, with a specific focus on enhancing customer service and implementing AI-powered factchecking tools. The deal will contribute to CMA CGM’s AI-related investment, which is projected to reach €500m over the duration of the partnership. Founded in 2023, Mistral AI provides alternatives to solutions offered by leading US companies in the…

Barely a few months ago, Wall Street’s big bet on generative AI had a moment of reckoning when DeepSeek arrived on the scene. Despite its heavily censored nature, the open source DeepSeek proved that a frontier reasoning AI model doesn’t necessarily require billions of dollars and can be pulled off on modest resources. It quickly found commercial adoption by giants such as Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo, while the likes of Microsoft, Alibaba, and Tencent quickly gave it a spot on their platforms. Now, the buzzy Chinese company’s next target is self-improving AI models that use a looping judge-reward approach to…

The past week was a whirlwind of AI-related news, with tech giants Microsoft Corp. MSFT, Alibaba Group Holding BABA, and OpenAI making significant strides in the field. From AI roasting tech leaders to the unveiling of new AI models, the week was filled with exciting developments. Let’s dive into the top stories. Microsoft’s AI Copilot Roasts Tech Leaders In a humorous twist during Microsoft’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, the company’s AI assistant, Copilot, took the opportunity to roast tech leaders Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Steve Ballmer. The event was part of a special interview designed to celebrate Microsoft’s legacy. Read the full article here. Alibaba…

SUZHOU, China, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 26 March, Suzhou Pudu Co-Intelligence Technology Company, a joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and Baidu Group, was launched as China’s first AI-focused joint venture co-founded by Baidu and a university. AI+education: Redefining learning Through AI-driven innovation, Pudu Co-Intelligence seeks to transform the whole education value chain, empower industrial evolution and cultivate localised service ecosystems. The company will soon launch the Pudu Co-Intelligence AI Forum, bringing together Baidu’s chief scientists, XJTLU’s AI researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to share their thinking on cutting-edge technologies, AI research, interpretation of relevant policies, and personal experience…

Major Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Tencent (TCEHY), and ByteDance (BDNCE), have reportedly placed more than $16 billion in orders for Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) H20 AI server chips during the first quarter of 2025, according to The Information. The surge in demand is tied to concerns over a potential U.S. ban on exports of the chip to China. These orders could benefit Nvidia financially but only if the company can fulfill them before any new export restrictions take effect. Nvidia generated $17.11 billion in sales from China in its fiscal year ended January 26, accounting for about 13% of its…

Meta has released three new Llama 4 LLMsDownload Llama 4 Scout and Maverick from llama.com or Hugging Face todayYou can try Llama 4 right now in WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram DirectMeta has released what it’s calling a new “herd” of Llama 4 models. There are three flavors of the new Llama 4, called Scout, Maverick and Behemoth, and two are available right now for you to try in your Meta apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.Llama 4 is the latest flagship version of Meta’s open source Llama AI, and the new release comes almost exactly a year after the release…

(TNS) — Northeastern University is pioneering the use of a new artificial intelligence tool created for higher education institutions, according to a Wednesday announcement.The tool, called Claude for Education, was created by AI safety and research company Anthropic. It isn’t designed to provide students with answers. Rather, it is created to question and guide students through a reasoning process that helps to develop their critical thinking skills.The AI tool also helps administrative staff and faculty to create rubrics for specific learning outcomes, provide individualized feedback efficiently or convert dense policy documents into accessible FAQ formats.“AI is a tool that will…

A new research paper by Google DeepMind has predicted the dangers and risks associated with human-level artificial intelligence. The study highlights the risks that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could pose to humanity. The 145-page document states that human-level artificial intelligence is not too far away and could become a reality by 2030. It goes on to further claim that AGI has the potential to “permanently destroy humanity.”The research paper, co-authored by DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg, states that “as with any transformative technology, AGI will provide significant benefits while posing significant risks. This includes risks of severe harm: incidents consequential enough…