Artificial Intelligence NewsFeed

March 30, 2025

Businesses Must Prioritize Human Touch Over AI Hype

The article emphasizes the need for businesses to prioritize their needs and return to a tried-and-true approach when it comes to innovation, rather than rushing to adopt AI technology. This includes ensuring that AI solutions add real value to customers and are adapted to specific business environments. The author cites examples of failed AI implementations, such as Watsonville Chevy's chatbot that sold cars for $1 and Spotify's Wrapped feature, which removed popular features in favor of an AI-generated podcast. These failures highlight the importance of putting guardrails in place and using AI to enhance user experience rather than diminishing existing features.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-paradox-of-ai-problem-vs-opportunity-in-web-innovation

March 30, 2025

China Boosts Tech with $2.7B Quantum Investment Plan

China is increasing its investment in quantum computing, AI, and other emerging technologies as part of President Xi Jinping's push to boost economic growth and national security. The government aims to strengthen private sector confidence through regulatory reforms, including a proposed Private Economy Promotion Law that will protect property rights and ensure fair competition. To support innovation, China plans to launch a science and technology bond market and increase funding for tech-driven enterprises, following the US' $2.7 billion National Quantum Initiative.

https://asiatechdaily.com/china-unveils-138-billion-venture-fund-to-boost-quantum-ai-and-clean-energy/

March 30, 2025

Feds Consider Preempting State AI Regulations

The US government is considering preempting state laws on the training, deployment, and testing of frontier AI models, a move that could address national security concerns while sparking debate over innovation and economic growth. Oliver Roberts Holtzman Vogel, an expert, advocates for federal preemption, citing the need to ensure consistent regulations across the country.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/openais-preemption-request-highlights-state-laws-downsides

March 30, 2025

Glen Keane Criticizes AI-Powered Animation Tool

An animation legend, Glen Keane, has expressed his unease with a new digital tool used to create characters and environments in animated films. The tool, which uses artificial intelligence, allows for more realistic and detailed animations but also raises concerns about the potential loss of traditional craftsmanship and the homogenization of style.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/an-animation-legend-once-called-this-tool-creepy-his-fears-have-come-true-20250331-p5lnv0.html

March 30, 2025

Google Targets Ad Dominance with Algorithm Update

Google's algorithm update may be aimed at promoting competition among advertisers, potentially safeguarding both user experience and the company's long-term revenue by preventing larger players from dominating smaller competitors.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-updates-unfair-advantage-policy-advertisers-react/543210/

March 30, 2025

Gruber Slams Apple's Lack of Skepticism on AI

Tech analyst John Gruber criticized Apple for its artificial intelligence strategy, citing a perceived lack of skepticism when the company announced a major generative AI upgrade for Siri in June.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/31/tech/apple-ai-strategy-doubts/

March 30, 2025

GSR Ventures' Allen Zhu Slams Humanoid Robots

Chinese venture capitalist Allen Zhu, managing director at GSR Ventures, has questioned the commercial viability of humanoid robots, citing uncertainty in their application and lack of clear commercialization. He revealed that his fund had exited several investments in the sector, sparking debate among China's robotics community. Zhu joked that while many humanoid robots can perform impressive physical feats, there is no concrete evidence of their commercial value.

https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3304571/chinese-venture-capital-veteran-allen-zhu-questions-humanoid-robots-commercial-value?module=top_story&pgtype=section

March 30, 2025

Hedge Funds Dump Nvidia, AMD, Tesla Amid Tariff Fears

Hedge funds are rapidly selling tech stocks, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Tesla, as they expect copper tariffs to take effect on April 2. The selling is largely driven by companies that make AI-related hardware, with US tech stocks accounting for 75% of the total sales last week. This marks a five-year low in hedge fund exposure to this sector. The sudden shift in sentiment may be due to strong retail buying, which could trigger a short squeeze as bearish bets become too expensive to hold.

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/03/31/hedge-funds-flee-techs-stocks-before-tariffs-take-hold-says-goldman-sachs

March 30, 2025

Hexagon Launches Robotics Division with Arnaud Robert

Hexagon, a market leader in measurement technology and sensors, is launching a dedicated robotics division to drive further progress in autonomous systems. The new division will focus on industrial applications and leverage Hexagon's proven track record in manufacturing, automotive, aviation, energy, warehousing, and logistics markets. Arnaud Robert, a global strategic leader with 25 years of experience in AI, has been appointed as President of the robotics division. He will lead R&D, product, commercial, operations, partnerships, and support functions to build autonomous robotics solutions that leverage recent advances in robotics and AI, aiming to redefine efficiency, intelligence, and automation across several industries.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-launches-new-robotics-division-to-drive-next-generation-autonomy-302415328.html