NewsFeed

April 2, 2025

MIT's Huttenlocher on AI's Business Potential

MIT's Daniel Huttenlocher advises business leaders to experiment with AI, understanding its limitations and integrating it with human decision-making to unlock its full potential, as machine learning is expected to reinvent many areas of work, according to his keynote address at the 2025 MIT AI Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/mits-dean-of-computing-4-inconvenient-truths-about-genai/

April 2, 2025

Morning Briefs from Copilot Daily's AI News Digest

The Copilot Daily app offers an AI-generated audio rundown of news, trivia, and explainers about the world every morning, providing a short, smooth, and informative experience that feels just right for basic understanding with the option to dive deeper.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-tried-microsoft-copilots-ios-app-and-here-are-3-reasons-why-you-should-too

April 2, 2025

OpenAI Clarifies ChatGPT Content Policy Guidelines

OpenAI has clarified its content policy guidelines for ChatGPT, stating that individual artists' styles are off-limits but broader studio styles remain permissible. The company is set to release a new open-weight language model with reasoning capabilities in the coming months and is seeking input from developers on how to maximize its usefulness.

https://www.techspot.com/news/107365-chatgpt-image-tool-melting-gpus-openai-lands-40.html#commentsOffset

April 2, 2025

OpenAI Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro with Enhanced Capabilities

Gemini 2.5 Pro, the latest version of the language model, boasts improved performance and advanced programming capabilities. It can now generate and correct code from simple requests, develop entire applications or video games, and process multiple file types simultaneously. The model's context window has been extended to two million tokens, enabling it to analyze voluminous data and resolve complex problems. Gemini users can refine their prompts over time as the model systematically displays its reasoning. The update comes after OpenAI's 40-model image creation launch, which has generated a buzz among internet users inspired by artists like Hayao Miyazaki and Matt Groening.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2025/04/02/gemini-hits-back-at-chatgpt/171553

April 2, 2025

Qualcomm Acquires Vingroup's AI Unit in Vietnam

Qualcomm, a US tech giant, has acquired the GenAI unit of Vietnam's Vingroup, a major conglomerate in Southeast Asia. The acquisition is part of Qualcomm's efforts to expand its presence in the region and tap into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This move comes as Vietnam seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on exports. Meanwhile, a massive fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has left scores injured, including hospital staff. In another development, Thailand's government has passed a quake stress test for buildings, but property developers and investors are still concerned about the impact of earthquakes on their projects.

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-vows-cut-us-trade-surplus-it-sees-us8-billion-hit

April 2, 2025

Ruvi AI Offers Alternative to Dogecoin Investors

Ruvi AI's value-driven ecosystem stands out from Dogecoin by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology and decentralization principles, offering a more substantial alternative for investors seeking growth opportunities in the crypto space.

https://bitcoinist.com/dogecoin-doge-stays-under-0-2-amid-market-swings-but-is-ruvis-upcoming-presale-the-next-big-opportunity/

April 2, 2025

SoftBank's Credit Risk Soars Amid AI Investments

SoftBank Group's credit risk has increased due to its significant investment plans in artificial intelligence. The company's credit default swaps have surged, and its five-year bonds reached their highest level in 17 months after OpenAI finalized a $40 billion funding round with SoftBank and other investors. Additionally, SoftBank is seeking a loan of up to $16.5 billion to support its AI investments.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/softbank-groups-credit-risk-climbs-on-ai-investment-plans

April 2, 2025

Transcard Simplifies B2B Payments with AI Upgrade

Transcard has introduced changes to its SMART Exchange platform, aiming to simplify payment interactions between buyers and suppliers through agentic artificial intelligence (AI). The new system will automate onboarding and know-your-business (KYB) processes, replacing traditional call centers and back-office constraints. Transcard CEO Greg Bloh stated that the enhancements are designed to address current buyer and supplier payment struggles, providing a modern digital B2B solution powered by AI.

https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2025/transcard-turns-to-agentic-ai-to-streamline-b2b-payments/

April 2, 2025

Viltrox Unveils Artify Photo Distortion App

A new web app called "Artify" has been released, which transforms users' photographs into distorted, artistic versions. The app, developed by Viltrox, is available on the internet and can be accessed through websites such as Lomography and Analog.Cafe.

https://petapixel.com/2025/04/01/the-best-april-fools-day-photography-jokes-of-2025/