Today in AI

In partnership with

• News roundup

• Today’s big story

• This week on the podcast

• AI events

News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

• Casio just launched an AI-powered robot pet

• Apple unveils faster iPad Mini with AI upgrade

• New Photoshop plugin offers glimpse of where AI-powered interior design is heading

• YouTube is testing AI-powered comment replies

• OpenAI is making its foray into the defense industry

• Google Shopping unveils personalized product feed with AI summaries

• WPS Office is an AI-powered office suite for everyone — here’s how to get it

• This new AI tool with help you interpret the tone of text messages

MONEY FLOWS

Economics, Wall Street, investing & fundraising

• AI-powered Strella raises $4M for automated market research

• AI startup Gladia secures $16M for transcription tech

• Semiconductor talent gap widens as industry nears $1T revenue

• Hedge funds are turning to AI in hopes of beating the market

• Nvidia fuels chip rally as bull market enters 3rd year

• How AI is reshaping the role and market value of memory companies

IMPLEMENTATION

Announcements, strategies & tools

• TikTok’s Smart+ promises AI gains for marketers — but it’s still a black box

• How DataStax is helping enterprises get out of AI development hell

• AI transforms GTM strategies: how to bridge the scalability divide

• Productivity, security and the future of workplace dynamics

MODELS

Deployment, research, training & infrastructure

• New algorithm could reduce AI’s energy needs by 95% — but there’s a catch

• Adobe’s new AI video model emphasizes responsibly trained AI

• AI model DeepSeek uses synthetic data to prove complex theorems

• Lack of quality AI training data to hinder science progress, Nobel laureate warns

What’s happening in AI right now

The data dilemma: quality over quantity

Recent developments in AI have brought a critical issue to the forefront: the quality and sourcing of training data. As AI continues to make groundbreaking contributions across various fields, from scientific discoveries to creative endeavors, the importance of high-quality, well sourced data has never been more apparent.

The scientific imperative

In the realm of scientific research, AI's potential is being recognized at the highest levels, with recent Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics acknowledging AI's crucial role in advancing our understanding of complex systems. However, a Nobel laureate has warned that a lack of high-quality AI training data could hinder future scientific progress. This highlights a growing concern: as AI becomes more sophisticated, the quality of its inputs becomes increasingly critical.

Balancing act: innovation and ethics

The AI community is grappling with a delicate balance between rapid innovation and ethical considerations. On one hand, projects like Prime Intellect's INTELLECT-1 are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with decentralized AI training, aiming to democratize AI development. On the other hand, there's a growing movement to give users more control over how their data is used in AI training.

The opt-out revolution

Major tech companies are increasingly offering users the ability to opt out of having their content used for AI model training. This trend reflects a broader conversation about data ownership and privacy in the age of AI. The move towards opt-out options also signals a shift in the industry's approach to data ethics, potentially reshaping how AI models are trained in the future.

At the edge of chaos

Interestingly, recent research suggests that the intelligence of Large Language Models (LLMs) emerges from a balance between order and randomness. Models operating at the "edge of chaos" demonstrate improved performance in reasoning and prediction tasks. This finding underscores the importance of not just the quantity of data, but its quality and diversity in training effective AI systems.

Looking Ahead

The answers to these questions will shape the future of AI development and its impact on society. As we move forward, it's clear that the focus must shift from merely accumulating vast amounts of data to curating high-quality, diverse, and well sourced datasets. This approach will not only lead to more effective AI systems but also foster trust and acceptance of the technology's continued integration into our daily lives.

In the end, the true measure of AI's success may not be the quantity of data it consumes, but the quality of insights it produces.

We publish daily research, playbooks, and deep industry data breakdowns. Learn More Here

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.

Exclusive offer for our community
As a valued member of our community, we’re excited to extend an exclusive offer to attend HumanX 2025. Register now with our code HX25p_coai and save $250 on general admission!