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AI News from ET - How I use AI to run a firm without drowning in details
Founders often struggle with scattered work, not just workload. AI acts as a virtual operator, transforming scattered inputs into actionable insights. By providing structured summaries and clear next steps, AI reduces friction, offering founders greater control and more time for compounding work. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure, drawing outrage
US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday. View the full article
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AI News from ET - OpenAI to open first permanent London office in 2027
OpenAI is establishing its first permanent office in London. This expansion aims to meet growing demand and build the company's largest research hub outside the United States. The new office, set to open in 2027, will accommodate 544 team members. This move comes despite OpenAI pausing a data center project in Britain due to regulatory and energy cost concerns. View the full article
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AI News from ET - AI transforming healthcare, but human empathy is irreplaceable: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the first convocation at AIIMS Rajkot. She highlighted the rapid advancements in AI and digital health transforming medicine. The President stressed that human empathy remains crucial in patient care. She urged young doctors to embrace new technologies while remembering their commitment to humanity. AIIMS Rajkot should focus on regional health needs and provide accessible, high-quality healthcare. View the full article
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AI News from ET - OpenAI touts Amazon alliance in memo, says Microsoft has 'limited our ability' to reach clients: Report
OpenAI touts Amazon alliance in memo, says Microsoft has “limited our ability” to reach clients View the full article
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AI News from ET - Tesco partners with Adobe to ramp up AI‑driven personalised marketing
Tesco, Britain's largest food retailer, is joining forces with US software group Adobe. This collaboration will leverage artificial intelligence and Tesco's Clubcard data. The aim is to understand customer needs better and deliver more personalised marketing. This move is expected to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth across Tesco's various platforms. View the full article
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AI News from ET - AI without safeguards can amplify existing weaknesses in financial sector: RBI DG
In a recent conference, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Swaminathan J raised a red flag regarding the integration of AI in finance. He emphasized that, if left unchecked, AI could not only amplify existing challenges but also introduce unforeseen complications. On one hand, AI can transform customer interactions and enhance access to credit; on the other hand, it harbors potential pitfalls. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Mark Zuckerberg 2.0: Meta is creating an AI version of CEO to take his place
The Financial Times reports that he is personally involved in training and testing this digital character. The idea is that it could hold conversations with employees, offer feedback, and share thoughts in a way that reflects how Zuckerberg himself might speak. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO
Shanghai-based StepFun, which develops general-purpose foundation models, has decided an onshore corporate structure would be more appropriate as it is heavily backed by state capital.Founded in April 2023 by former Microsoft Vice President Jiang Daxin, StepFun is regarded as one of China's leading AI startups that have successfully developed large-language foundation models. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
ThroughLine, a startup hired in recent years by ChatGPT owner OpenAI as well as rivals Anthropic and Google, to redirect users to crisis support when they are flagged as being at risk of self-harm, domestic violence or an eating disorder, is also exploring ways to broaden its offer to include preventing violent extremism, its founder and former youth worker Elliot Taylor said. View the full article
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AI News from ET - As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll
Most workers using AI report productivity boosts. Roughly 3 in 10 employees are frequent users of AI in their jobs, meaning they use it daily or a few times a week. About 2 in 10 are infrequent users, using AI tools at work a few times a month or a few times a year. View the full article
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AI News from ET - IMF chief warns global monetary system not ready for AI cyber threats
Kristalina Georgieva's comments came a day before the International Monetary Fund and World Bank kick off their annual spring meetings in Washington, and after US regulators last week convened an emergency meeting with top bank chiefs over the new AI model. View the full article
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AI News from ET - From AI to everything: How Anthropic is taking on tech’s old guard
AI firm Anthropic is disrupting the software market. It launched tools for legal, financial, and HR tasks, impacting partner companies. Anthropic also introduced a cybersecurity tool that scans code for vulnerabilities. This move challenges existing security vendors. Anthropic's strategy focuses on areas where its AI reasoning excels, driving enterprise productivity. View the full article
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AI News from ET - AI models like Anthropic's Mythos pose disruption risks to India's IT services growth: Kotak
AI models such as Anthropic's Mythos could pose disruption risks to the growth of India's IT services sector, according to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities. The report said the model "exhibits a step-jump in benchmark performance across software engineering tasks," and added that it "raises near- to medium-term disruption risks for IT services," particularly for companies with higher exposure to application services. View the full article
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AI News from ET - AI juggernaut rumbles on even as markets whipsaw
The artificial intelligence sector continues its strong financial growth. Despite global tensions, significant funding is flowing into AI initiatives. Major companies are raising billions through debt sales. This trend is attracting investors seeking stable opportunities. The demand for AI infrastructure is driving substantial investment in the market. View the full article
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AI News from ET - UK financial regulators rush to assess risks of Anthropic's latest AI model: Report
UK financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government's cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the new artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Europe missed AI bus, but India has potential to catch up: Former WEF director
As the world grapples with the challenges of a perfect storm - war, energy crisis, and the upcoming AI crisis - India emerges as a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global landscape. Frank-Jurgen Richter, former Director of the World Economic Forum and Chairman of Horasis, believes that India has the momentum to become a global leader in AI and manufacturing. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Demis Hassabis: AI was meant to cure cancer, now it’s a commercial race
Talking to YouTuber Cleo Abram in a recent interview, the Google DeepMind CEO said his original motivation for entering AI was to harness the world’s data to tackle fundamental questions—about the nature of reality and consciousness, among others. But that long-term vision shifted dramatically with the arrival of ChatGPT in November 2022, the viral success of which reset the industry and accelerated the pace at which everyone now operates. Compounding the issue are the risks of AI that are still not fully known. These include its misuse by bad actors for harmful purposes. View the full article
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AI News from ET - 'Stop hiring humans'? Silicon Valley confronts AI job panic
AI experts at HumanX conference advise workers to code smarter and embrace human skills. Companies are increasingly citing AI for job cuts, sparking anxiety. While some dismiss AI as a pretext for layoffs, others foresee widespread disruption. Experts highlight critical thinking and judgment as key human differentiators. Concerns arise about a generation lacking fundamental writing skills. View the full article
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AI News from ET - SoftBank sets up company in Japan to develop AI domestically: Report
SoftBank has set up a company in Japan to develop AI domestically, Nikkei says View the full article
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AI News from ET - China's state media turns to social media, AI to tell its story - often mock US
In a five-minute AI-generated animation modelled after classic martial arts movies, China's state media frames an allegory for the war in Iran. A white eagle in regal attire representing the US unleashes an evil laugh before his army attacks a group of Persian cats draped in black cloaks standing in for Iranians, who vow to fight after losing their leader and close off a crucial trading route. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Claude Mythos Preview access goes to Big Tech first: Who’s on the list and why it matters
Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously detect and chain software vulnerabilities at a scale that exceeds human capability, with internal testing reportedly uncovering thousands of high-severity flaws across operating systems, browsers, and core internet software. This capability underscores the security concern. Company documents reveal internal warnings that systems built for defence could be repurposed for offensive use. View the full article
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AI News from ET - From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
Users of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on the market, it offers words of prayer and encouragement in various languages. With the occasional glitch, it remembers previous conversations and speaks through not-quite-synced lips. View the full article
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AI News from ET - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issues 'ring of power' warning on AGI
Sam Altman said the race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) is driving intense competition and conflict among AI companies in a bid to seize control, adding that AGI carries significant societal risks and must not be controlled by a small group of companies. View the full article
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AI News from ET - Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?
Anthropic postponing the release of its new AI model Claude Mythos, said to be so skilled at coding it could be a wicked weapon for hackers, has encountered a mix of alarm and skepticism. Meyers saw embedding a tiny AI model directly into malicious code infecting networks as a natural tactic to be explored by hackers. View the full article