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5 Notes From the Big A.I. Summit in Paris
The article discusses the AI summit in Paris, where global leaders and tech executives are addressing AI regulations, optimism about AI's potential, the impact of DeepSeek's AI model, uncertainty over Trump's AI policy, and the urgency of preparing for rapid AI advancements.
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In The News
From ChatGPT to Gemini: how AI is rewriting the internet
Big players, including Microsoft, with Copilot, Google, with Gemini, and OpenAI, with GPT-4o, are making AI chatbot technology previously restricted to test labs more accessible to the general public.
Could Alibaba’s Qwen AI power the next generation of iPhones in China?
Apple’s aim to integrate Qwen AI into Chinese iPhones has taken a significant step forward, with sources indicating a potential partnership between the Cupertino giant and Alibaba Group Holding.
Elon Musk’s full offer letter to buy OpenAI reveals five key details
A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk’s x.AI offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion this week. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the proposal, which would gum up OpenAI’s planned conversion from a nonprofit, something Musk is attempting to block in a lawsuit.
Applied use cases
Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral
Scarlett Johansson is calling on the government to pass a law limiting the use of AI after a video featuring an AI deepfake of the actress circulated online. In a statement to People,
Can deep learning transform heart failure prevention?
A deep neural network called CHAIS may soon replace invasive procedures like catheterization as the new gold standard for monitoring heart health.
Baidu to make AI chatbot Ernie Bot free of charge from April 1
Chinese search engine leader Baidu (9888.HK), opens new tab said on Thursday it would make its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie Bot free starting April 1, citing improved technology and reduced costs.
Ethics
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
The statement, signed by dozens of countries including France, China and India, pledges an "open", "inclusive" and "ethical" approach to the technology's development.
How EU wants to change AI, big tech image amid US pressure
The EU has long been seen as more of a regulator and less of an innovator regarding artificial intelligence and technology. As the Trump administration criticizes tech rules, the bloc wants to change the narrative.
Bridging philosophy and AI to explore computing ethics
In a new MIT course co-taught by EECS and philosophy professors, students tackle moral dilemmas of the digital age.
Robotics
Robotics Plus unveils new multi-use autonomous vehicle for agriculture
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has showcased Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for vineyards and orchards, at the recent 2025 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California this week.
AI-powered humanoid robotics company Apptronik raises $350M
Apptronik Inc., the maker of artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots, today announced it has raised an early-stage $350 million funding round to advance the development of its next-generation robot Apollo.
MIT builds swarms of tiny robotic insect drones that can fly 100 times longer than previous designs
Scientists have built a new type of robotic insect that can fly 100 times longer than previous generations.
Research
AI could outsmart us and wipe out humanity
How wrong could he have been? Democracy today is clearly on the decline. Despots and autocrats are on the rise.
Data-centric Artificial Intelligence: A Survey
In this survey, we discuss the necessity of data-centric AI, followed by a holistic view of three general data-centric goals (training data development, inference data development, and data maintenance) and the representative methods.
Benchmarking AI-powered docking methods from the perspective of virtual screening
We found that the employed ligand-based postprocessing methods had a weak or even negative impact on optimizing the conformations of docked complexes and enhancing VS performance.