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March 29, 2025

OpenAI's Sam Altman Embraces Ghibli Aesthetic

OpenAI's "Ghiblification" trend has sparked ethical debates about AI tools trained on copyrighted creative works. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, has adopted a Ghibli-style portrait as his profile picture. OpenAI claims its latest image-generation tool takes a conservative approach when mimicking individual artists' aesthetics. The company has implemented a refusal system to block users from generating images in the style of living artists.

https://www.news18.com/viral/hope-miyazaki-sues-everyone-involved-fans-and-critics-upset-over-ghibli-style-ai-art-trend-9279859.html

March 29, 2025

xAI Acquires X for $33 Billion Boost

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI has acquired social media platform X for $33 billion, integrating its capabilities with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Musk's vision. The deal aims to enhance xAI's chatbot, Grok, by combining data, models, compute, distribution, and talent from both companies.

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/international/musk-s-social-media-firm-x-bought-by-his-ai-company-valued-at-33-billion-4983060

March 29, 2025

Nvidia Tops Analysts' List for AI Stocks

TipRanks' Stock Comparison Tool analyzed Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) to determine the best AI stock according to Wall Street analysts, finding that Nvidia emerged as the top pick due to its strong position in the growing field of artificial intelligence and deep learning.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/amzn-nvda-or-smci-which-ai-stock-is-the-best-pick-1034528225

March 29, 2025

Google Collaborates with Quality Raters for Search Updates

Google works on search updates in collaboration with "quality raters" to ensure their effectiveness, rather than implementing changes solely based on intuition. This approach involves testing and validating the changes through a collaborative process.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-they-launch-thousands-of-updates-every-year/543187/

March 29, 2025

Google's Mueller Urges User-Centric Search Engine Optimization

Robert Mueller emphasized the importance of Google's algorithms mimicking human judgment, shifting the focus from SEO checklists to prioritizing user experience and usefulness. This suggests that search engine optimization (SEO) strategies should focus on creating valuable content rather than adding unnecessary elements like author bios with redundant information.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-shares-valuable-seo-takeaway-about-quality-raters-guidelines/543167/

March 29, 2025

India Invests ₹6,003 Crore in Quantum Computing Research

The Indian government is investing heavily in photonic chip research, with a focus on silicon photonics technology, to advance high-speed data transmission and computing performance. The Centre for Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems (CPPICS) aims to develop photonic processor chips, while the Department of Science and Technology's National Quantum Mission has a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore (approximately US$720 million) over eight years to advance quantum computing, communication, and secure encryption technologies. India is also strengthening its cybersecurity framework through initiatives such as the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which issues advisories on emerging cyber threats, including those linked to AI and machine learning. The government's AI strategy emphasizes safety and trust, with projects like Responsible AI ensuring robust governance for the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies.

https://opengovasia.com/2025/03/29/indias-strategic-leap-in-photonic-chips-ai-and-quantum-tech/

March 29, 2025

OpenAI Unveils Photorealistic Image Generation with GPT-4

OpenAI has introduced a new image generation feature for its GPT-4o model, which allows users to create photorealistic images by inputting text prompts. The feature is available exclusively for paid subscription tiers, including ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Select. To address the high demand, OpenAI had previously limited the built-in image generator for free users to three images per day.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/our-gpus-are-melting-sam-altman-says-openai-to-limit-chatgpt-image-generation-requests-studio-ghibli-ai-art-trend-8038362

March 29, 2025

Ratcliffe's Signal Use Sparks Security Concerns at Pentagon

US officials disagree with Secretary of Defense Mark Ratcliffe's use of the encrypted Signal app to communicate top-secret military plans, citing concerns over its suitability for handling sensitive information. Despite CIA regulations allowing its use on work phones and computers, career intelligence officials consider it "irresponsible" and a breach of protocol. The disagreement stems from Ratcliffe's apparent lack of awareness about the platform's limitations, with one official stating that he was "talking as if he was in a SCIF," implying a level of secrecy not befitting a secure communication channel.

https://www.rawstory.com/signal-group-chat-2671627112/

March 29, 2025

ChatGPT vs Grok: Ghibli-Style Portraits Compared

ChatGPT and Grok are two AI chatbots being compared for their ability to create free Ghibli-style AI portraits. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has gained popularity for its artistic capabilities, while Grok is a newer model that also offers similar features. The article highlights the unique selling points of each chatbot, with some users preferring ChatGPT's more detailed and realistic results, while others appreciate Grok's ease of use and speed.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/chatgpt-vs-grok-which-ai-chatbot-is-best-for-creating-free-ghibli-style-ai-portraits-11743240880140.html