Las Vegas Metro police and federal partners held a press conference on the investigation into the Cybertruck explosion in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The suspect, identified as Livelsberger, had no prior criminal history or connection to law enforcement before the bombing. Investigators have recovered a six-page manifesto from his phone, which he used AI, specifically ChatGPT, to plan the attack. The document reveals that Livelsberger believed he was being followed by the government and shows evidence of him using the AI to ask about gun purchases and how they could be used to ignite an explosion. Video evidence also shows Livelsberger pouring racing fuel into his Cybertruck, which contained over 60 pounds of explosive material, before it leaked from the truck to the Trump Hotel valet.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/investigators-soldier-used-ai-to-plan-las-vegas-cybertruck-explosionAccording to the Blickstein Group's Law Department Operations Survey, legal departments face significant challenges in harnessing the benefits of generative AI, including poor data management, inadequate review of outside law firm performance, and difficulties building collaborative relationships with those firms. The survey suggests that these issues must be addressed for legal departments to fully leverage the potential of generative AI.
https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2025/01/07/deep-seated-legal-department-woesfrom-data-in-disarray-to-communication-dysfunctionthreaten-to-temper-gen-ais-transformative-powers/Sam Altman, the CEO of Meta, made a claim in his personal blog post that AI "agents" will join the workforce this year and significantly impact company output.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/be-wary-sam-altmans-ai-doublespeakThe National Library Board (NLB) in Singapore has faced criticism from a group of signatories over its use of generative AI technology. The critics expressed concerns about the impact on intellectual property, the quality and psychological effects of AI-generated works, as well as environmental considerations. They called for NLB to reassess its policies and engage with the literary community to address these issues. In response, an NLB spokesperson stated that they value their relationship with writers and remain committed to supporting authors while also taking concerns about generative AI seriously. The organisation has implemented safeguards such as using licensed materials and providing clear disclaimers about the technology's limitations.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-writers-statement-nlb-generative-ai-4844366Nvidia's AI ambitions are expected to drive significant growth for the company, with a potential market valuation of $5 trillion in the next 12-18 months, according to analyst Gene Ives. The company's robotics and autonomous vehicle segment alone is estimated to be worth $1 trillion. Analyst Vivek Arya from Bank of America maintains a "Buy" rating on Nvidia stock, citing its dominance in AI computing and expansion into enterprise and consumer markets. A partnership with Toyota is expected to boost Nvidia's auto division revenue to $5 billion by 2026, while the company's next-gen Blackwell GPU chip is now in full production across over 200 configurations.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/nvidia-stock-price-hits-record-high-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-2025-1Samsung Electronics, South Korea's largest company, expects a sharp decline in profits for the fourth quarter due to difficulties meeting demand for AI server chips. The company, which is part of the Samsung Group conglomerate, has seen robust demand for its semiconductor products used in artificial intelligence servers.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/09/business/foreign-business/samsung-forecasts-q4-earnings-to-fall/2033463Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old highly decorated soldier, exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on January 1, 2025. According to police, Livelsberger used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack. A laptop, cellphone and watch found at the scene are still under review. In his searches through ChatGPT, Livelsberger was looking for information on explosive targets, ammunition speed, and fireworks laws in Arizona. The incident is being investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which is sharing information with other law enforcement agencies.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/man-who-exploded-tesla-cybertruck-outside-trump-hotel-las-vegas-used-generative-ai-police-say/SYWSQL43UVHGNE2KBNK4V6FNEE/The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its "Future of Jobs Report 2025", which predicts that by 2030, about 170 new roles will be created and 92 million jobs displaced, resulting in a net rise of 78 million new jobs. The report cites technological advancements, demographic shifts, geoeconomic tensions, and economic pressures as key drivers of these changes. According to WEF head of work, wages and job creation Till Leopold, businesses and governments must work together to invest in skills and build an equitable and resilient global workforce. The report highlights the growing importance of technology skills such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity, while also emphasizing the need for human skills like creative thinking, resilience, flexibility, and agility. Frontline roles and essential sectors like care and education are expected to see significant job growth by 2030, driven by advances in AI and renewable energy.
Bufferzone's NoCloud approach uses AI technology running on Intel GPU and NPU accelerators to provide proactive cybersecurity protection for enterprises while preserving user privacy. This alternative to traditional detection-based security is led by Carla RodrÃguez, Vice President and General Manager of Client Software Enabling at Intel, who notes that more information can be found on bufferzonesecurity.com or intel.com.
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