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News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

• Adobe launches GenStudio for AI-powered performance marketing

• XPeng unveils AI-powered EV in Paris, announces European pricing

• Foodnoms is taking nutrition tracking to a new level with these AI features

• OpenAI unveils ‘Swarm’ framework for development of AI agent networks

• Photoshop is getting a lot of new AI tools — here’s what’s inside

MONEY FLOWS

Economics, Wall Street, investing & fundraising

• Nvidia stock reaches all time high on AI chip demand

• 4D LiDAR startup Lidwave secures $10M for machine vision advances

• AI startup Document Crunch raises $21.5M for contract analysis

• There’s a lot of AI ‘success theater’ in finance, HSBC exec warns

• Britain woos global investors at summit without Elon Musk

AI LITERACY

Techniques, strategies, programs & skills

• 5 new thinking styles for working with thinking machines

• The top 5 in-demand skills for the AI-driven economy

• How not to expose confidential data when using AI for marketing

• Why the Turing Test is obsolete

• What to know about Meta AI

MODELS

Deployment, research, training & infrastructure

• When it comes to coding, AlphaCodium outperforms OpenAI’s best model

• AI model DeepSeek uses synthetic data to prove complex theorems

• New AI model is predicting Hurricane Milton’s path with extreme accuracy

• The Gemini Nano AI model will run on your phone — here’s what’s inside

• Adobe just announced its Firefly AI video generator — here’s how to sign up

• Between chaos and control: Where AI models find brilliance

What’s happening in AI right now

AI tools reshape software development landscape

Software development is experiencing a seismic shift as AI-powered tools rapidly transform traditional practices. Recent developments in AI code generation, project management, and security auditing are reshaping how developers work and how software is created.

AI code generation explodes in popularity

AI code generation tools have emerged as a game-changer for developers, automating repetitive coding tasks and allowing them to focus on more complex problems. This category has seen explosive growth, ranking third among the fastest-growing AI categories with a 115% year-over-year increase in new products.

The potential impact of these tools is significant. By converting natural language inputs into functional code, AI code generators promise to dramatically increase developer productivity. However, this shift also raises questions about the changing nature of software development skills and the potential for AI to replace certain coding tasks entirely.

Enhancing AI reasoning with external Tools

While code generation tools are making waves, research into enhancing AI reasoning capabilities is also advancing rapidly. A recent study demonstrated how OpenAI's o1 model, when paired with Qodo's AlphaCodium tool, showed improved performance on complex coding tasks. This combination pushed the model beyond intuitive thinking towards more deliberate problem-solving approaches.

The research revealed o1 as a "System 1.5" model, capable of some reasoning beyond pure intuition. This finding contributes to the ongoing discussion about AI cognition and sophisticated reasoning processes, suggesting that external tools could play a crucial role in enhancing AI capabilities across various domains.

AI-powered project management

As AI reshapes coding practices, it's also transforming project management. Height 2.0, an AI-powered project collaboration tool, recently launched with features designed to streamline project management for builders and development teams. Its embedded reasoning engine automates tasks like bug triage and backlog refinement, allowing teams to focus on more critical aspects of their projects.

The introduction of tools like Height 2.0 signals a trend towards AI integration in project management, potentially leading to changes in team dynamics and skill requirements for project managers. While promising increased efficiency, this shift also raises questions about the changing role of human judgment in project oversight.

Security in the age of AI

As AI tools become more prevalent in software development, security concerns are coming to the forefront. Gradio, a popular Python library for building machine learning web applications, recently underwent a comprehensive security audit in preparation for its version 5 release. The audit addressed critical vulnerabilities across various usage scenarios, highlighting the importance of robust security measures in AI-powered development tools.

The Gradio team's transparent approach, including publishing the full security report, sets a positive example for the open-source community. As AI tools become more deeply integrated into development workflows, such security-focused initiatives will be crucial for maintaining trust and reliability.

Looking ahead

Software development is at the cusp of a new era. Those who can effectively harness the power of AI while navigating its challenges will be well-positioned to lead in this rapidly evolving field. As we move forward, the key question remains: How will we balance the efficiency gains of AI with the irreplaceable aspects of human creativity and judgment in development?

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This week on the podcast

Can’t get enough of our newsletter? Check out our podcast Future-Proof.

In this episode, the hosts Anthony Batt and Shane Robinson with guest Joe Veroneau from Conveyor discuss outsmarting paperwork. Conveyor is a company that helps automate security reviews and document sharing between companies. They use AI technology, specifically language models, to automate the process of filling out security questionnaires. This saves customers a significant amount of time and improves the quality of their responses.

AI events

Best way to get AI literate? Go to some awesome events.

We’re thrilled to share that COAI is partnering with HumanX 2025—the AI conference that’s set to redefine the future of technology. Taking place on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, this forum is where the brightest minds in AI will gather to shape what’s next. And we want you to join us!

Why attend HumanX?
HumanX isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with industry leaders, C-suite executives, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe.

• Learn from top-tier speakers like Kevin Weil, Clara Shih, and Sridhar Ramaswamy about the latest AI trends and how they’re transforming cross-functional industries.

• Explore personalized strategies and solutions to drive your business forward with AI.

Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or an AI pro looking to make meaningful connections, HumanX is the place where AI meets opportunity.

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