Biden Boosts AI Infrastructure, Google Under UK Lens, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Update - Daily AI Brief #80

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In today's news, researchers have developed a new technique to explain AI decisions, while the UK is investigating Google's search and AI practices. Macquarie is set to invest in Applied Digital's AI data centers, and as you might have expected, Biden and AI infrastructure are making headlines again with a new executive order.

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Researchers Develop Technique to Explain AI Decisions

Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have developed a mathematical technique to clarify neural network decision-making, addressing the 'black box' issue in AI. Read more

UK Investigates Google's Search and AI Practices

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an antitrust investigation into Google over its search dominance and AI practices, focusing on competition, advertising, and consumer data use. Read more

Macquarie to Invest in Applied Digital's AI Data Centers

Australia's Macquarie plans to invest up to $5 billion in Applied Digital's AI data centers, acquiring a 15% stake in its high-performance computing unit. Read more

Biden Signs Executive Order on AI Infrastructure

President Biden has signed an Executive Order to enhance U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure, focusing on national security and economic competitiveness. Read more

Perplexity AI Expands in India, Seeks Local Talent

Perplexity AI, known for its AI-powered search engine, is expanding operations in India. Co-founder Arvind Srinivas announced the search for local talent to support growth, following discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on AI adoption. Read more

Apple Joins Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium

Apple has joined the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium to develop a new standard, UALink, for connecting AI accelerator chips in data centers. Other members include Alibaba and Synopsys, with the aim to enhance AI capabilities through improved chip connectivity. Read more

Adebayo Ogunlesi Joins OpenAI Board

Adebayo Ogunlesi has been appointed to the OpenAI Board of Directors, bringing his expertise in infrastructure, finance, and strategy to the organization. Read more

OpenAI Introduces 'Tasks' in ChatGPT for Subscribers

OpenAI has launched a beta feature called 'Tasks' in ChatGPT, enabling subscribers to schedule reminders and actions. This feature is currently available to Plus, Team, and Pro users. Read more

Other Stories

• Agiloft Acquires Screens for AI Contract Review

• Pearson and Microsoft Partner on AI Learning

• CostCare AI Secures $0.5 Million Investment

• WiMi Develops Hybrid Quantum AI Simulator

• WeRide Chosen for Swiss Autonomous Driving Project

• Drut Technologies Unveils 2500 Series for Data Centers

• Cyngn Raises $33 Million for Autonomous Vehicles

• OpenEnvoy and Schreiber Foods Launch Finance Platform

• Nudge Security Reports Revenue and Customer Growth

• Jeff Spath Appointed Chairman of Tachyus Board

• BforeAI Secures $10 Million Series B Funding

• MOCA and Doxel Collaborate on AI for Construction

• Virtuoso Surgical Joins ARPA-H Autonomous Surgery Project

• Advisor360° Acquires Parrot AI

• Genesy Raises €5 Million for AI Sales Agents

• Property Meld Acquires Mezo for AI Integration

• Boardy AI Secures $8M Seed Funding Led by Creandum

• Vatican City Introduces AI Regulation Law

• Indonesian AI Startup Bythen Secures $5 Million Funding

• Omada Partners with Microsoft for AI Integration

• Orchid Security Secures $36M Seed Funding

• RocketPhone.ai Secures $10.5 Million for AI Voice Platform

• Bryan Steil Chairs House Subcommittee on AI and Digital Assets

• Texas to Build $1 Billion AI Data Center

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