AI Journal 158th Edition

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April 18, 2025

  • Databricks Acquires Fennel AI to Boost Real-Time Feature Engineering

  • AMD Faces $800M Hit Amid Tightened U.S. AI Chip Export Rules

  • OpenAI's Stargate Eyes Global Expansion

  • Krisp’s AI Accent Converter Sparks Global Debate

  • DeepSeek AI Labeled National Security Threat by US Lawmakers

  • AI Funding

  • AI in Education

  • AI Tools

  • Interesting Posts

Databricks Acquires Fennel AI to Boost Real-Time Feature Engineering
Databricks has acquired Fennel AI to enhance its data intelligence platform with real-time feature engineering. Fennel’s compute engine enables efficient, incremental processing across batch, streaming, and real-time data. This move supports the growing need for advanced feature engineering, which is vital for building high-performing AI models as large language models become more sophisticated.
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AMD Faces $800M Hit Amid Tightened U.S. AI Chip Export Rules
AMD may incur an $800 million charge after new U.S. export restrictions on AI chips to China and sensitive regions. The MI308 GPU now needs special licenses, echoing Nvidia’s $5.5 billion impact. Despite enforcement efforts, rerouted exports persist. Blocked inventory could flood consumer markets, affecting GPU prices and availability for gamers and PC users.
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OpenAI's Stargate Eyes Global Expansion
Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project led by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, is exploring international expansion, with the U.K., Germany, and France under consideration. Initially U.S.-focused, the project is still raising its first $100 billion. SoftBank plans a major investment, and the initiative has received praise from President Trump as a boost to American innovation. 
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Krisp’s AI Accent Converter Sparks Global Debate
Krisp’s new AI accent converter, which softens non-American English accents in real time, is stirring controversy. Supporters praise it for improving communication clarity in customer service, while critics warn of cultural erasure and linguistic homogenization. Though effective, the tool raises ethical questions about identity, inclusion, and the true cost of pursuing accent neutrality in a globalized world.
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DeepSeek AI Labeled National Security Threat by US Lawmakers
The US House committee has branded China's DeepSeek AI a major national security threat, citing ties to the Chinese Communist Party, military-linked labs, and data siphoning via China Mobile. The report warns DeepSeek covertly censors content, collects user data, and acts as an intelligence asset. Nvidia faces scrutiny amid rising US-China tech tensions and escalating tariffs.
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AI Funding 💰💰

AI in Education 📖📖

  • China plans to integrate AI into all education levels to boost student skiils, teacher capabilities, and classroom innovation nationwide. Link

  • Turnitin’s survey shows 78% of respondents in Australia and New Zealand feel positive yet overwhelmed by AI’s impact on education. Link

  • At the ASU+GSV Summit, McMahon’s mix-up between AI and A1 steak sauce amused attendees and drew widespread attention. Link

  • Scale AI partners with Qatar to develop AI tools in education and other sectors, expecting major sales growth from global governments. Link

  • Get free AI tools, 2TB storage, and more with Google’s student offer—sign up by June 30, 2025! Link

AI Tools ⛏️⛏️

  • Hostinger Horizons – build and launch web apps with ease using AI. Includes hosting, email, and more.

  • MindPal – The ultimate platform to transform your knowledge into 24/7 AI agents, automate tasks, and grow your income.

  • Capsule – AI-driven video editing made simple for content creators and marketing teams.

  • HeyMilo – Automate hiring with AI voice recruiters—screen top candidates in hours instead of weeks.

  • Uthana – Builds generative AI models for motion, bringing 3D animation to life with AI-powered creativity.

Interesting Posts👍👍

  • WordPress’s free AI tool builds full websites from prompts—perfect for quick MVPs, microsites, and internal tools. No coding needed. Link

  • Micron Technology is reorganizing its business segments to target AI-driven memory chip demand from major cloud service providers. Link

  • YouTube's new free AI tool generates original instrumental music, helping creators customize playlists and avoid copyright issues within Creator Music. Link

  • Chatbot Arena forms Arena Intelligence Inc. to expand its neutral AI testing platform, backed by partnerships with OpenAI, Google, Anthropic. Link

  • A man claims ChatGPT helped him fix a five-year jaw clicking issue in 60 seconds, sparking healthcare AI debate. Link

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