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17 Jan 2025

Humanoid Robot Masters Waltz and More Through AI-Powered Human Movement Mirroring

Researchers develop an AI system enabling humanoid robots to mimic human movements, including dancing, walking, and fighting, potentially revolutionizing robot agility and adaptability.

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Warren Buffett's Secret AI Stock Investments: Unveiling Berkshire Hathaway's Hidden Portfolio

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has secretly invested in AI stocks through New England Asset Management, revealing a surprising tech-focused strategy from the value investing icon.

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AMD's AI Chip Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Competitive Semiconductor Market

AMD faces challenges in the AI chip market dominated by Nvidia, but shows potential for growth with new products and strategic partnerships.

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Point72's AI-Focused Fund Surges to $1.5 Billion in Three Months with Double-Digit Returns

Steven Cohen's Point72 Asset Management's new AI-focused fund, Point72 Turion, has grown to nearly $1.5 billion after posting a 14% gain in just three months of trading, showcasing strong market optimism for AI investments.

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German Startup Neura Robotics Secures €120M for Advanced Cognitive and Humanoid Robots

Neura Robotics, a German startup, has raised €120 million in Series B funding to develop advanced cognitive and humanoid robots. The company aims to create robots that can effectively perceive, interpret, and respond to their environment, potentially revolutionizing industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

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Yiren Digital Joins China's Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance, Showcasing AI Integration in Financial Services

Yiren Digital, a Chinese AI-powered financial services platform, has been admitted to China's Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA), highlighting its commitment to AI innovation and cross-sector collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

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IBM and L'Oréal Partner to Develop AI Model for Sustainable Cosmetics

IBM and L'Oréal announce a collaboration to create an AI foundation model for sustainable cosmetics, combining L'Oréal's expertise in beauty science with IBM's AI technology to accelerate product innovation and sustainability efforts.

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Luma AI Unveils Ray2: A Leap Forward in AI Video Generation

Luma AI has released Ray2, a new AI video generation model that promises improved realism, natural motion, and better physics. This update to their Dream Machine platform challenges competitors like OpenAI's Sora and Google's Veo 2.

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Voltage-Controlled Magnetism in Quantum Material Opens New Avenues for Neuromorphic Computing

Researchers discover a method to control magnetism in lanthanum strontium manganite using voltage, paving the way for energy-efficient neuromorphic circuits and advanced AI technologies.

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AI Transforms Australian Open Coverage with Wii-Style Animations

The Australian Open is using AI-generated Wii-like animations to stream tennis matches, bypassing broadcast restrictions and offering a unique viewing experience.

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US AI Export Controls Spark Controversy: Nvidia Criticizes Biden Administration's "AI Diffusion" Policy

The Biden Administration's new AI export control policy, set to take effect in May 2025, aims to restrict the sale of advanced AI chips globally. Nvidia, a major player in the AI hardware market, strongly opposes the measure, citing potential harm to innovation and US competitiveness.

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16 Jan 2025

Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Executive Order: A Comprehensive Push for Digital Defense

President Joe Biden signs a sweeping cybersecurity executive order in his final days, addressing AI, ransomware, software security, and digital identities. The order aims to strengthen national cybersecurity but faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration.

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Symbotic Acquires Walmart's Robotics Unit in $200M Deal, Expanding AI-Driven Automation Partnership

Symbotic, an AI robotics firm, is set to acquire Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business for $200 million, with potential additional payments of up to $350 million. The deal includes a new agreement for Symbotic to develop automated systems for Walmart's Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers, potentially adding over $5 billion to Symbotic's future backlog.

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Nvidia Shifts to Advanced CoWoS-L Packaging for Next-Gen AI Chips, Impacting TSMC and Supply Chain

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces a transition from CoWoS-S to CoWoS-L advanced packaging technology for their upcoming Blackwell AI GPUs, signaling increased demand for TSMC's advanced manufacturing capabilities and potential impacts on the semiconductor supply chain.

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Election Commission of India Mandates Labeling of AI-Generated Content in Political Campaigns

The Election Commission of India has issued an advisory requiring political parties to label AI-generated or synthetic content used in election campaigns, aiming to promote transparency and combat misinformation.

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