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5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Call for Tech Profit Sharing in South Korea to Address Inequality

South Korea's Labor Minister Kim Yong-hon urged major tech firms like Samsung to share their substantial profits with suppliers and workers. This warning comes amid unprecedented gains in the semiconductor sector due to the AI boom. Kim emphasized the need for government, companies, and unions to engage in dialogue on how to distribute these excess profits, aiming to narrow the gap between large corporations and smaller suppliers. He highlighted the contributions of suppliers and local communities to corporate success.

Governance

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Microsoft trained its MAI models on unlicensed web data despite promising "enterprise grade, clean and commercially licensed data"

Microsoft has revealed that its MAI models were trained on unlicensed data, including Common Crawl, despite claims of using only "clean and commercially licensed data." Like many AI labs, Microsoft relies on fair use, placing the onus on website owners to block its crawlers. This raises concerns about the integrity of Microsoft's data sourcing practices. The situation highlights broader challenges facing companies in adhering to ethical standards in data usage while developing AI models, potentially impacting trust in their offerings.

Models

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Huawei chips refine DeepSeek model in major leap for China’s AI self-reliance

A research team including Huawei has successfully utilized Ascend 910C chips to complete post-training for the DeepSeek-V4-Pro model. This marks a significant advancement as China's semiconductor industry aims to transition from basic AI inference to more complex model training amid increasing US sanctions. This development highlights the importance of local innovation in AI.

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Business

T-Mobile U.S. investigates the use of AI in improving event congestion

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

T-Mobile U.S. investigates the use of AI in improving event congestion

T-Mobile U.S. has introduced an AI-driven network optimization capability designed to keep customers connected during high-density events. This technology leverages the self-organizing network (SON) platform, which has been in use for resource allocation during natural disasters since 2010. The Dynamic CX system incorporates machine learning algorithms introduced in 2015, enhancing traditional SON optimization. It adapts to network conditions in near real-time, allowing for proactive adjustments rather than reactive measures during congestion.

Business

New Developments in Anthropic's Relationship with the U.S. Government

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

New Developments in Anthropic's Relationship with the U.S. Government

The relationship between Anthropic and the U.S. government is evolving as the company prepares for an IPO. This shift follows Anthropic's refusal to allow the military to use its AI models, resulting in its blacklisting for national security reasons. In March, the Pentagon classified Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a historic move that prevents contractors from utilizing its technologies. Although relations improved after the CEO's visit to the White House, the legal dispute with the Pentagon continues.

Business

Orange Business to supply GenAI for healthcare use

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Orange Business to supply GenAI for healthcare use

Orange Business has secured a deal to provide the French public hospital group GHT Rouen Coeur de Seine with a generative AI platform. This initiative will equip 15,000 health professionals with secure sovereign AI tools across its network. The deployment of Live Intelligence will offer a controlled alternative to unverified public AI tools, focusing on supporting and upskilling staff in clinical, administrative, and technical roles. The platform is designed to ensure responsible AI usage within the hospital group.

Business

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Aren’t Picking Sides

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Aren’t Picking Sides

One venture investor questions the approach to AI investment, asking, "Why not be on both sides?" This reflects the importance of diversification, especially in the rapidly evolving AI sector. This strategy allows investors to capitalize on opportunities within leading AI companies, enhancing their chances of success. Such diversification mitigates risks associated with investing in a constantly changing field. Amid increasing competition, investors must consider how to allocate their investments to ensure desired returns, as engaging with both sides can provide valuable insights and bolster competitiveness in the market.

Agents

Tencent’s chief AI scientist dismisses lag concerns, says race a ‘long-term game’

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Tencent’s chief AI scientist dismisses lag concerns, says race a ‘long-term game’

Yao Shunyu, a former OpenAI researcher now leading AI model development at Tencent, dismissed concerns about the company's slow progress in the field as unfounded. He emphasized that significant opportunities remain untapped, particularly in software agents and embodied AI. Yao noted that AI is a long-term game, with the second phase of the race just beginning. He compared the current situation to the evolution of personal computers in the 1970s, underscoring the necessity for continuous innovation.

Models

Anthropic says Claude now writes over 90% of its code and wants the world to have an AI pause button

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Models

5 Jun 202620 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Anthropic says Claude now writes over 90% of its code and wants the world to have an AI pause button

Anthropic disclosed that over 80% of its production code now originates from Claude, significantly accelerating AI development. In 2024, engineers are shipping eight times more code daily than in previous years, showcasing Claude's impact on productivity. The company is advocating for a verifiable global development pause, pledging to halt its own progress if other frontier labs do the same.