Steven Policymakers weigh U.S.-China AI competition after DeepSeek Summary Concerns are rising amongst U.S. lawmakers regarding the impact of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI models on the U.S. AI landscape. During a hearing, Rep. Zoe Lofgren voiced worries about budget cuts to federal agencies supporting tech research, fearing it could hinder U.S. competitiveness against China. Meanwhile, Rep. … Read more
Quantum-resistant algorithms: Why they matter The emergence of quantum computers poses a significant threat to current encryption methods, compelling the development of quantum-resistant algorithms. This article by Michael Nadeau discusses the urgency of adapting cryptographic practices in the face of this imminent technology and explores various approaches to ensuring data security. The Importance of Quantum-resistant … Read more
CIO priorities 2025: Mastering AI and securing the future CIO leadership is crucial in today’s fast-paced business environment, particularly regarding AI implementation, cybersecurity challenges, and regulatory changes. At the March BrightTALK CIO Summit, experts discussed essential strategies for navigating these complexities and outlined the key priorities for CIOs in 2025. Demonstrating ROI on AI investments: … Read more
Trump Puts Stamp on CHIPS Act Deals with New Office President Donald Trump has announced the establishment of the U.S. Investment Accelerator office, which will oversee the CHIPS Program Office and aim to reduce regulatory burdens for businesses. This move intends to renegotiate existing CHIPS Act deals to achieve ‘much better deals’ than those made … Read more
Amazon’s AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents Amazon’s AGI Lab, under the leadership of a former OpenAI executive, has introduced its inaugural project focused on developing advanced AI agents that enhance decision-making capabilities. This initiative integrates insights drawn from physical robotics to improve the functionality of next-generation software agents. Source: Wired Key … Read more
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release an ‘Open Weight’ AI Model This Summer Summary In a recent announcement, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, revealed plans to release an ‘open weight’ AI model this summer. This move comes in response to increasing competition, particularly from rivals like Meta, and follows the success of DeepSeek, a model … Read more
Yuval Noah Harari: ‘How Do We Share the Planet With This New Superintelligence?’ Israeli historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari’s latest book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI, addresses the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential threats it poses to democracy. Harari argues that AI serves … Read more
This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence Scale AI has developed a new platform that helps AI developers identify weaknesses in their models. The tool can automatically evaluate a model across numerous benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting additional training data necessary to enhance performance. This advancement addresses ongoing challenges in … Read more
What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It? Summary The Meta AI Button is a new in-app chatbot feature being rolled out in WhatsApp, allowing users to interact with an AI assistant. This integration has generated mixed reactions regarding its data collection practices and user privacy. The article elaborates … Read more
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is actively seeking to reduce staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while pushing for significant technological changes, potentially impacting veterans’ care. The recent involvement of DOGE operatives, particularly newcomer Sahil Lavingia, has raised concerns among VA … Read more
