1 OpenAI adopts a new direction of fairness in AI
OpenAI has tried to bring fairness and balance in AI with its new policies. Now ChatGPT will show many perspectives on sensitive issues, without promoting any side. Critics believe that this step will prevent AI censorship and give more freedom to users. However, the question arises whether AI should express its opinion on sensitive issues.
2 Europe’s new AI project: OpenEuroLLM launched
The European Union has launched a new AI project called OpenEuroLLM to increase its digital strength, which will work in 24 languages and will be available to everyone. A budget of €37.4 million has been set for this project and it is being led by language expert Jan Hajik and Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin. In this, 20 organizations will work together and try to make Europe self-reliant in terms of AI. But some people are raising questions about how different it will be from already existing schemes like EuroLLM and whether it will be led properly or not. Experts believe that this is a big and difficult goal, in which maintaining good results and transparency will be the biggest challenge.
3 Paramount and YouTube TV reach agreement, threat of channel removal ends
After Paramount’s threat of removing channels from YouTube TV, an agreement has finally been reached between the two companies. Now popular channels like CBS, CBS Sports and Nickelodeon will remain on YouTube TV. Also, Google has also got exclusive rights to make Paramount+ available to YouTube TV customers. Earlier, there was a dispute between the two companies regarding this deal – Paramount accused Google of imposing unfair conditions, while Google said that it wants to provide cheap and better services to customers. But now, viewers will be able to enjoy their favorite shows and sports without any interruption!
4 Mysterious death of OpenAI whistleblower Balaji
Former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji died on November 26, which was termed as suicide by the San Francisco medical examiner. However, his family has questioned this decision, which has increased speculation and doubts. Balaji had accused OpenAI of misusing copyrighted material, which led to a major lawsuit against OpenAI. A few days before his death, he was celebrating his new plans and birthday. The incident has started a new debate in Silicon Valley on AI and corporate responsibility.
5 Broadcom and TSMC are trying to buy parts of Intel
Broadcom and TSMC are both considering buying parts of Intel. Broadcom is looking to buy Intel’s chip manufacturing and selling business, while TSMC is planning to take control of Intel’s chip factories. However, the White House has said that they are not willing to give control of Intel’s factories to a foreign company. Intel’s difficult situation has also attracted other chip makers, such as Qualcomm, to buy it.
6 “Detecting animal pain with AI”
Now with the help of AI, we can recognize the pain and emotions of animals. The University of England and Rural College have created a system called “IntelliPig”, which recognizes signs of pain and discomfort in pigs from pictures. AI from the University of Haifa is helping to detect pain in dogs by looking at their facial expressions. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have been able to correctly recognize signs of pain in horses 88% of the time. This new technology can bring a big change in the treatment of animals!
7 Sunday Puzzle Challenges AI: New Benchmark Test
A new study conducted on NPR’s Sunday Puzzle tested AI models on thinking and problem solving. OpenAI’s O1 model is performing the best, but DeepMind’s R1 model often gives up and gives the wrong answer. This research showed that even general knowledge puzzles can be difficult for AI, and these tests are expected to improve the thinking ability of AI.
8 Max Verstappen’s big statement on sim racing: Is the way of racing going to change?
Formula One champion Max Verstappen has made a big statement about sim racing. He believes that virtual racing, which mirrors real racing very well, can open up new opportunities for new drivers. According to Verstappen, sim racing has improved his driving, and it can create a new way of racing combined with traditional racing. He plans to form a team in which both real and virtual racers come together to take up new ways of racing.
9 South Korea temporarily bans Chinese AI app DeepSec
South Korea has temporarily removed Chinese AI company DeepSec’s app from its app store, as officials have raised questions about how the company handles user data. According to reports, DeepSec sent South Korean data to ByteDance. Officials have warned existing users not to enter personal information into the app, while the company has promised to comply with privacy rules.
DeepSec AI banned worldwide: Security concerns
Chinese AI company DeepSec has so far been banned in Italy, Taiwan, the US and Texas. Italy banned it due to privacy violations, while Taiwan called it a threat to national security. In the US, Congress, NASA and the Navy have also banned its apps for security reasons. The Texas government has ordered the removal of DeepSec from state equipment. These incidents have made it clear that there are major security concerns about the company’s technology worldwide.
Olin Changes the Game for Independent Films
Olin has launched a new streaming platform that promises to give 90% of the revenue to filmmakers. The platform brings films to audiences through social media and peer-to-peer distribution, allowing filmmakers to sell their films directly. Olin aims to reduce piracy and connect filmmakers directly to their audiences. With $2.8 million in funding, Olin has opened a new way for independent film distribution, which experts consider akin to “Shopify”.
Mistral AI’s new model ‘Saba’: A big change
Mistral AI has launched a new model called ‘Saba’, which is specially designed for Arabic-speaking countries. This model with 24 billion parameters works great in Arabic as well as South Indian languages. This move can help Mistral to make its place in the Middle East and compete with American AI companies. Now, this model can also become a big solution for sensitive sectors such as energy and health.
Polymath makes a new foray into educational gaming with $1 million in funding
Polymath has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to make learning math even more fun for children. The platform is inspired by popular games like Roblox and Minecraft, where children solve math problems in a virtual world and progress through it. Learning math as a game not only makes children have fun, but also keeps their attention for a long time. Parents and teachers can track children’s progress and help them in the right direction.
TikTok’s future: Who will become its owner?
Many big companies and investors are in the race to buy TikTok’s US operations. A group led by names like Frank McCourt and Kevin O’Leary is offering $30 billion, while big companies like Oracle, Microsoft and Walmart are also trying to buy TikTok. Meanwhile, legal issues and security concerns are creating confusion about TikTok’s future. After all, who will become the new owner of TikTok?
Signal.me link blocked on X platform, government employees laid off
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is now blocking links to Signal.me, causing problems in sending secure messages. This has affected government employees, as 10,000 government employees have been laid off under Musk’s DOGE initiative. Musk says that this step has been taken to reduce government expenses and reduce agencies. At the same time, Musk’s decision to block those who disagree on X is also in the news.
AI and Copyright: Thomson Reuters’ victory is
a big blow to AI companies! A US judge gave a big victory to Thomson Reuters by ruling against Ross Intelligence. Ross had used copyrighted material from Thomson Reuters to train its AI system,But the judge deemed it to be incorrect and unaltered use. The decision raises the question for AI developers about whether they can use copyrighted material without permission in the future.
Trump administration lays off FAA employees, hands responsibility to SpaceX
The Trump administration has decided to lay off hundreds of FAA employees to improve the air traffic control system. These include experts in radar, landing and navigation. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been tasked with creating a new and safer system. After this move, many questions are being raised about air safety, especially after a serious air collision in Washington D.C. some time ago. Will these changes improve safety or make the problem worse?
AI Models in 2025: Reaching new heights
AI models have reached new levels in 2025! OpenAI’s o3-mini is great at coding and math, while Google’s Gemini 2.0 Pro is doing a great job at coding as well as general knowledge. Mistral’s Le Chat is now faster than ever, and DeepSec R1 is working in open-source form amid China’s censorship and data security. Meta’s Lama 3.3 is amazing at 7B math, and OpenAI’s Sora generates real video from text. AI has gotten faster, more accurate, and more useful – this could be a game-changer for everyone!
New York Times approves AI tools for employees
The New York Times has approved AI tools for its employees to use, including a new internal AI summary tool called Echo. Employees can now use AI for tasks like gathering ideas, research, and coding, but they have been warned to avoid creating confidential information. The Times has also adopted leading AI tools like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI, although it is battling an ongoing copyright case against OpenAI and Microsoft.
Are noise-cancelling headphones damaging your brain?
The growing use of noise-cancelling headphones has raised a new concern. Many young people are having difficulty paying attention to sounds, and have been diagnosed with audio processing disorder (APD), the BBC reports. Experts say that these headphones can affect the brain’s ability to understand sounds. UK audiology departments have called for more research on the effects of this technology. Is your favorite technology damaging your hearing?
Nextdoor’s new beginning: Tolia’s mission
Nextdoor founder Nirav Tolia has taken charge of the company again, and his goal is to take the platform to new heights. Now the company is focusing on bringing new information related to local communities and improving user experience through AI. He wants the conversation on the platform to be positive and constructive, and at the same time new tools are being used to limit political discussions. Tolia believes that the real value of Nextdoor will be revealed when it becomes even more beneficial for its users.
Protest against Musk and Trump in New York
On President’s Day, more than 10,000 people took to the streets in New York against the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE program. The protesters were expressing their concern against Musk’s growing power and weakening of government agencies, especially regarding data security and national security. The protest march went to Washington Square Park, where people called Musk’s policies wrong and dangerous. This demonstration further increased the discontent against Musk and Trump.
xAI Launches Grok 3: A Revolutionary AI Model
Elon Musk’s xAI launched Grok 3, a new step in the world of AI. Trained by 200,000 GPUs, Grok 3 is 10x more powerful and claims to surpass GPT-4. It has new reasoning and deep search features, which give users more accurate and quick answers. With a SuperGrok Premium subscription, users will get even more great features. New features like voice mode and enterprise API are going to be added to Grok 3 in the coming months.
