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  • 5/23/2025
This week has been monumental for the AI industry, marked by groundbreaking developments that are reshaping the technological landscape:

OpenAI's Strategic Acquisition: OpenAI has acquired the AI hardware startup io, co-founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive, in a deal valued at $6.5 billion. This move signifies OpenAI's commitment to integrating advanced hardware with its AI capabilities, with new products expected by 2026.

NVIDIA's Market Challenges: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has voiced concerns over U.S. export controls on AI chips, stating that these measures have reduced NVIDIA's market share in China from 95% to 50%, inadvertently benefiting local competitors like Huawei.
Axios

Google's Antitrust Scrutiny: The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an antitrust investigation into Google's partnership with AI startup Character.AI, examining whether the deal was structured to evade regulatory oversight.
New York Post

Advancements in AI Research: The AI Scientist-v2, an autonomous system capable of conducting scientific research and authoring papers, has successfully submitted a peer-reviewed paper, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven scientific discovery.
arXiv

Emergence of DeepSeek: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has made headlines by developing powerful AI models using less advanced hardware, challenging established players and causing significant market shifts.

These developments underscore the rapid evolution and competitive dynamics within the AI sector.

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00:00This week has been packed with cool AI updates, and I can't wait to discuss them with you.
00:04First off, we'll delve into Dubai Police's self-driving security patrol showcased at
00:09JITEC's Global 2023 and the notable speed enhancements in GPT-4. We'll touch on YouTube's
00:15venture into AI for mimicking musicians, MidJourney's high-resolution AI art, and an
00:20intriguing Shark Tank pitch about AI bots. Additionally, we'll look at the global expansion
00:25of Claude.i, Microsoft CEO's Vision for AI, NYC Mayer's Multilingual Robocalls Initiative,
00:33and NVIDIA's new AI agent Eureka Advancing Robot Training. Stay tuned for an insightful roundup.
00:39On the 16th of October, 2023, at the JITEC's Global 2023 event, Dubai Police showcased a new
00:46self-driving security patrol aimed to improve safety in residential neighborhoods. Lieutenant Rashid
00:52Bin Haidar, from the General Department of Administrative Affairs, introduced this eco-friendly
00:57electric patrol vehicle to the attendees. The vehicle, with a battery life of up to 15 hours,
01:03cruises at speeds of 5 to 7 kilometers per hour, making it suitable for residential areas.
01:08The primary goal of this patrol is to augment security coverage in these zones. It's equipped
01:13with a high-tech camera capable of 360-degree imagery, along with smart technology and artificial
01:20intelligence to identify potential criminal activity, recognize individuals, and read car
01:25license plates. Moreover, the patrol vehicle has direct communication technologies for real-time
01:31coordination with the Dubai Police's Command and Control Center in the General Operations Department.
01:37Lieutenant Rashid also mentioned the inclusion of an onboard drone. The drone can venture into
01:42places the vehicle can't reach, maintaining wireless communication with the patrol, providing a more
01:48thorough security presence in residential areas. All right, now over the past few months, there has been
01:53a noticeable improvement in the speed of GPT-4, especially when compared to GPT-3.5. Data shows that
02:01the time it takes for GPT-4 to respond to requests is going down. Although the speed may vary depending on
02:08what you ask it to do, the overall trend shows it's getting faster. The article breaks down the time taken
02:14into three parts, round trip time, queuing time, and processing time, which changes based on the
02:20complexity and length of your request. Interestingly, a longer request doesn't always mean a slower
02:26response. For example, a 204-token request can get a response in 4.5 seconds if it's simple, while a 33-token
02:34complex request may take up to 32 seconds. When comparing median request latencies, average times,
02:40they are quite consistent across GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, staying under one millisecond per token.
02:48However, when looking at the 99th percentile, slower requests, the latencies have reduced by more than
02:54half in just three months, which is a significant improvement. While GPT-4 is still more expensive to
03:01use, it's no longer slower for the majority of requests. Okay, now YouTube is working on an AI tool
03:08allowing users to mimic famous musicians' voices. The specifics are scant, but talks are ongoing,
03:14with big music labels like Sony Music Entertainment to secure song rights for training the AI. This
03:20follows a recent ban on a viral AI-generated song imitating Drake and The Weeknd on YouTube and other
03:26platforms. AI in music brings up copyright and licensing issues, particularly when replicating
03:32real individuals' voices. YouTube is addressing these hurdles by adopting new tech. A few months back,
03:37initiated AI music principles to ensure a balance between creativity and artist rights. This new
03:43feature raises questions about content boundaries, revenue sharing, and artists' rights if they disagree
03:49with how their voice is used. YouTube's journey in AI integration continues, with recent features like
03:56automatic language dubbing, showing its commitment to blending AI with creativity while treading carefully
04:02on rights issues. Mid-Journey has introduced a new feature that significantly improves the resolution
04:08of its AI-generated art. Previously, images were capped at a resolution of 1024 by 1024 pixels,
04:16making them suitable for web use, but not for larger prints. Now users can upscale images by 2x or 4x,
04:23achieving a maximum resolution of 4096 by 4096 pixels, or 4K quality. This feature is versatile as it can be
04:32applied to different aspect ratios. For a 16.9 image, 4x upscaling results in a resolution of 5824 by 3264
04:43pixels. This means the images can now be printed at A3 size without losing clarity. However, upscaling does have
04:51a downside. It takes longer, with 4x upscaling lasting two to three minutes. Additionally, since mid-journey
04:58charges based on processing time, upscaling will consume a greater portion of the customer's monthly
05:04image generation allowance. They can opt to pay extra for more processing time. Lastly, the company noted that
05:11in very rare cases, 4x upscaling might yield black or corrupted images, and blurry images won't be improved
05:18by upscaling. Alright, now on a recent episode of Shark Tank, Maurice Batchelor and Joel Griffith from
05:24Los Angeles presented their company Bot-It, aiming to alter negative perceptions about artificial
05:29intelligence bots. Their platform, including a website and mobile app, utilizes AI to streamline
05:36online chores like scheduling appointments or securing restaurant reservations. An upgraded subscription
05:42offers an edge in quickly accessing concert tickets or sneaker releases, which stirred some debate due to the
05:47the notorious reputation bots have in such scenarios. Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics and guest judge,
05:53acknowledged the problem bots create in buying up merchandise to likely resell at inflated prices.
06:00Batchelor and Griffith argued their technology actually assists in combating such cheating by
06:05providing individuals a chance to beat the bots. Mark Cuban was first to bid, proposing $150,000 for a
06:1220% stake. Michael Rubin countered, offering $50,000 for 15%, valuing the company higher. Eventually,
06:20a joint deal of $300,000 for 30% equity was struck, marking a significant milestone for Bot-It in
06:26garnering the support of both billionaire investors to further their venture.
06:30Okay, next. Anthropic has expanded access to Claude AI to more individuals globally. Now,
06:37people in 95 countries can utilize Claude for assistance with their professional or regular
06:42chores. Since its initiation in July, Claude has attracted millions owing to its vast memory,
06:49100,000 token context window and file upload capability, aiding in data analysis, enhancing writing
06:56skills, and even engaging with books and academic papers. The expansion allows users in all these
07:02countries to use both the free version and Claude Pro, aiming to enhance their productivity.
07:08Anthropic is committed to increasing availability responsibly in the near future, with more updates
07:13to follow soon. All right. Now, in his annual letter, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared the
07:20company's vision for a new era of AI, focusing on its accessibility, co-pilot integration, and dedication
07:28to innovation, financial growth, and responsibility across various sectors. Amid global challenges,
07:35Nadella emphasized Microsoft's commitment to democratizing AI and driving innovation. He sees AI,
07:41powered by natural language interfaces and a strong reasoning engine, as a game-changer for software
07:46and businesses, aiding productivity and addressing global issues. Nadella introduced Copilot, an AI
07:52companion in Microsoft's products, designed to assist users in different tasks. He highlighted three
07:58core commitments, maintaining innovation, achieving robust financial performance with a revenue of $211
08:05billion in 2023, and ensuring responsible AI development. Okay, next, NYC Mayor Eric Adams employed AI
08:14technology for robocalls to converse with residents in various languages. Although he only speaks
08:19English, he sent out numerous calls in Spanish, Yiddish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Haitian Creole to
08:25potentially engage with more voters. This initiative, however, stirred concerns about its ethical stance
08:31since it gives a false impression of the mayor's linguistic capabilities. Critics argue that it's misleading
08:37and an inappropriate use of taxpayers' money. During a recent press briefing on the city's
08:42Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, Adams and the city's chief technology officer discussed the
08:47broader applications of AI, like the new tool MyCity Chatbot, to improve city services. Despite the
08:54criticism, Adams justified the multilingual robocalls as a means to connect with non-English-speaking
09:00residents, aiding in the promotion of local events and resources. The practice, especially making it
09:06sound like Adam, speaks these languages, has been labeled as unethical and a part of a creepy vanity
09:12project by some observers. NVIDIA has introduced a new AI agent named Eureka, which is designed to
09:19train robots automatically by generating algorithms. This development was shared in a research paper,
09:25where it was revealed that Eureka utilizes GPT-4's natural language processing capabilities along with
09:31reinforcement learning to assist robots in mastering complex tasks. Remarkably, Eureka was able to train
09:38a robot hand to spin a pen like a human, open drawers, catch balls, and perform 30 other varied
09:44tasks without any human intervention. Anima Anandkumar, NVIDIA's senior director of AI research,
09:50mentioned that Eureka is a progressive step in crafting new algorithms that merge generative
09:55and reinforcement learning to tackle challenging tasks. Eureka operates in a robotic simulation
10:01environment, creating reward functions or algorithms that guide robots to learn through
10:06a repetitive process of trial and error. To test this, NVIDIA employed its Isaac Gym,
10:12a physics simulation platform. Furthermore, NVIDIA has shared Eureka's code and benchmarks openly for
10:18developers to build upon this research and conduct their own experiments using the simulator platform.
10:23This innovation is a part of NVIDIA's ongoing efforts in advancing AI agents. As seen with
10:28their earlier work on Voyager, another AI agent developed to autonomously play Minecraft.
10:34Alright, that concludes this week's AI news. If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the like
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