AI Journal - 149 th Edition

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Elon Musk and Sam Altman Clash Over AI Rivalry and Trump's Stargate Project
Elon Musk and Sam Altman engaged in a heated social media exchange over their competing AI initiatives. Musk criticized OpenAI's involvement in President Trump's Stargate project, questioning financial backing from SoftBank. Altman responded with respect but disputed Musk's claims. The feud stems from Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI's control and resurfaced after Trump’s $500 billion AI initiative announcement.
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Meta's Yann LeCun Predicts AI Paradigm Shift in 3-5 Years
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, predicted a major shift in AI architectures within the next 3-5 years, stating that the current generation of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) will soon become obsolete. He believes we are entering the "decade of robotics," and that these models will no longer be in use by then.
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OpenAI’s Operator Tool Retains Data for Up to 90 Days for Abuse Prevention
OpenAI’s new AI tool, Operator, may retain chats and screenshots for up to 90 days, even after deletion, to monitor for abuse. The retention period, longer than ChatGPT’s 30-day policy, helps improve fraud monitoring and safety. Operator, part of ChatGPT Pro, automates tasks like booking and shopping but raises concerns about privacy with retained data.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Remove Barriers and Revise Biden-Era AI Policies
President Trump signed an executive order aiming to remove barriers to American AI innovation, targeting regulations from the Biden administration. The order calls for a review of all Biden-era AI policies, demanding suspension of those hindering AI progress. Trump emphasizes developing AI systems free from bias, promoting human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security to maintain global leadership.
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OpenAI to Unveil PhD-Level AI Super Agent on January 30
OpenAI is set to reveal an AI super-agent, expected to possess PhD-level intelligence, capable of handling complex tasks for users. Initially speculated to be GPT-5, the AI super-agent may be launched on January 30. OpenAI executives have discussed the project’s advanced capabilities, and reports suggest meetings with US government officials ahead of the release.
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• IntelligentDX launches AI-based software to optimize EHR/EMR systems, improving operations, revenue cycle management, and reducing claim rejections. Link

• ALAFIA launches Aivas, a high-performance personal supercomputer for AI applications in healthcare, offering efficiency and low-latency workflows. Link 

• Oracle's Larry Ellison announces AI-driven Stargate Project, aiming to identify cancer fragments early through blood tests and gene sequencing. Link

• New machine learning approach helps healthcare providers identify pediatric long COVID needs, improving clinical decision-making and personalized treatment. Link

• Microsoft is testing AI-powered Windows search for casual language queries in Windows 11, available on Copilot Plus PCs. Link

• Trump Signs Executive Order to Enhance U.S. AI Leadership, Revoking Barriers and Setting New Action Plan" Link

• GenAI is revolutionizing tax and accounting by improving efficiency, accuracy, and insights, but requires careful attention to security and privacy. Link

• Syntilay launched AI-designed, 3D-printed shoes, using Midjourney and Vizcom AI for a custom $150 fit via smartphone scans. Link

• At the Oracle Cloud Summit in Dubai, Oracle reinforced its commitment to the UAE and Saudi Arabia's growing AI, cloud adoption. Link