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14 Dec 2024

Oracle's AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Surge Positions It for Potential $1 Trillion Valuation

Oracle's rapid growth in AI-focused cloud infrastructure and data center expansion could propel it to join the trillion-dollar club, driven by increasing demand for AI development resources.

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Big Oil Giants Exxon and Chevron Enter AI Data Center Power Race

Exxon Mobil and Chevron are venturing into powering AI data centers with natural gas plants, aiming to meet the growing energy demands of tech companies while implementing carbon capture technology.

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Former OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead: Raising Questions About AI Ethics and Copyright

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who raised concerns about the company's use of copyrighted material, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. His death, ruled as suicide, has sparked discussions about AI ethics and copyright issues in the tech industry.

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AI Learning Apps in Schools: Promise and Perils

AI-powered educational apps are being marketed to schools worldwide, but experts raise concerns about their effectiveness and potential drawbacks.

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Ilya Sutskever Predicts Unpredictable Superintelligent AI and the End of Current Pre-training Methods

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, discusses the future of AI at NeurIPS 2024, predicting the rise of unpredictable superintelligent AI and the end of current pre-training methods due to data limitations.

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AI-Powered PlacentaVision Tool Revolutionizes Neonatal Care Through Rapid Placenta Analysis

Researchers develop an AI tool called PlacentaVision that can quickly analyze placenta images to detect abnormalities and potential health risks, potentially improving neonatal and maternal care globally.

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Databricks Secures Massive $10B Funding Round Amid AI Boom

Databricks raises $10 billion at a $62 billion valuation, highlighting the continued surge in AI investments. The news comes alongside other significant AI funding rounds and technological advancements in the industry.

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Alpha Modus, AI-Focused Retail Tech Company, Goes Public via SPAC Merger

Alpha Modus, a technology company specializing in AI for retail, has completed its business combination with Insight Acquisition Corp. The company is set to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "AMOD" on December 16, 2024.

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AI Giants Dominate Tech Landscape: Nvidia, AMD, and Others Poised for Growth in 2025

As the AI revolution continues to reshape the tech industry, companies like Nvidia, AMD, Amazon, and others are positioning themselves for significant growth in 2025, driven by advancements in AI hardware, cloud computing, and data center expansion.

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Cohere Launches Command R7B: A Compact, Powerful AI Model for Enterprise Applications

Cohere introduces Command R7B, the smallest model in its R series, designed for enterprise use with a focus on efficiency, performance, and versatility across multiple languages and tasks.

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OpenAI's Sora Video Generator Struggles with Gymnast Physics, Highlighting AI's Limitations

A viral video generated by OpenAI's Sora AI video tool showcases a gymnast with bizarre body distortions, exposing the current limitations of AI in understanding complex physics and human movements.

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Claude: The AI Chatbot Winning Hearts in Silicon Valley

Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude is gaining popularity among tech insiders for its perceived emotional intelligence and versatility, despite not being the most widely known AI assistant.

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AI Agents: The Next Frontier in Workplace Automation

Silicon Valley shifts focus to AI 'agents' capable of handling complex tasks with minimal human oversight. Major tech companies are already implementing these advanced AI systems across various industries.

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OpenAI's "Shipmas" Concludes Amidst Escalating Challenges and Rivalry with Elon Musk

OpenAI wraps up its "12 Days of Shipmas" marketing campaign, facing significant challenges in 2025, including a legal battle with Elon Musk and fierce competition in the AI industry.

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ChatGPT Introduces 'Projects' Feature to Enhance User Organization and Productivity

OpenAI has launched a new 'Projects' feature for ChatGPT, designed to help users organize their conversations, files, and workflows more efficiently. This tool aims to streamline the user experience and boost productivity for both personal and professional use.

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