AI Unleashed Last Week

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AI Unleashed Last Week Last week in AI saw significant strides across hardware, leadership, and global policy:

  1. AMD Acquires Enosemi: AMD has acquired silicon photonics startup Enosemi to enhance its co-packaged optics offerings for AI systems. This move aims to bolster AMD’s position in the AI hardware market by improving data transmission speeds and energy efficiency.
  2. Reed Hastings Joins Anthropic’s Board: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has joined the board of AI startup Anthropic. His experience in scaling global platforms is expected to guide Anthropic’s growth and ethical AI development.
  3. Buildots Secures $45M in Series D Funding: Israeli construction-tech firm Buildots raised $45 million to expand its AI-driven platform that tracks construction progress using helmet-mounted cameras and analytics.
  4. Google Fixes AI Overview Bug: Google addressed a glitch in its AI Overviews feature that incorrectly stated the current year as 2024. The issue highlighted challenges in AI accuracy and user trust.
  5. Hugging Face Unveils Open-Source Robots: AI company Hugging Face introduced two open-source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini, priced at approximately $3,000 and $250–$300 respectively, aiming to democratize robotics research.
  6. Perplexity Launches ‘Labs’: AI search startup Perplexity released ‘Perplexity Labs,’ a tool enabling Pro users to generate reports, dashboards, and web applications, expanding its utility beyond search. Global AI Policy Developments:
  7. UK-EU Collaboration: The UK government invited applications to host an ‘AI Factory Antenna,’ linking British research to European supercomputers for AI development.
  8. UAE’s Regulatory Intelligence Office: The UAE launched the world’s first AI-powered Regulatory Intelligence Office to draft and monitor legislation in real-time.
  9. Ukraine’s Digital Transformation: Ukraine announced plans to evolve its Diia app into a state-owned digital marketplace with an AI assistant, aiming for a future IPO. GOV.UK Looking Ahead: These developments underscore AI’s expanding role across industries and governance. As technology advances, the integration of AI into various sectors continues to accelerate, promising increased efficiency and innovation.