AI Journal 161th Edition

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AI Leaders Urge U.S. to Modernize Energy and Data Policies
Top AI executives, including those from Microsoft, OpenAI, AMD, and CoreWeave, urged U.S. lawmakers to modernize outdated infrastructure, streamline energy permitting, and unlock government data for AI training. They warned of soaring energy demands from AI and emphasized the need for scalable, clean energy and accessible data to maintain U.S. leadership in AI innovation.
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AI-Powered Language Tools: A Must-Have for Global Business Growth
95% of US enterprise leaders believe Language AI will be essential for global operations within five years. New DeepL research shows 69% face daily challenges due to language barriers, costing up to $2M annually. With 59% already using Language AI, companies are rapidly adopting specialized solutions to improve efficiency, global reach, and communication.
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Google Unveils AI Max to Supercharge Search Campaigns
Google Search is evolving with AI-powered features like AI Overviews and Lens, enabling more intuitive, multimodal exploration. The new AI Max suite boosts Search campaign performance by expanding keyword reach, dynamically generating tailored ad content, and capturing deeper user intent — delivering up to 27% more conversions while maintaining cost efficiency.
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OpenAI Expands Data Residency Program to Asia
OpenAI has launched a data residency program in Asia for ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and API users, allowing data storage in Japan, India, Singapore, and South Korea. Aimed at supporting regional data sovereignty laws, the move enhances user control and security. It follows OpenAI’s broader international push under its new “OpenAI for Countries” initiative.
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AI for Sales & Marketing Set to Skyrocket to $240B by 2030
The AI for sales and marketing market will soar from $58B in 2025 to $241B by 2030, driven by automation, personalization, and data insights. AI-powered sales agents and chatbots lead growth, while Asia Pacific surges ahead. Challenges include privacy, authenticity, and talent gaps, but opportunities in AR, quantum computing, and multimodal AI abound.
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Amazon Develops AI Tool "Kiro" for Real-Time Code Generation and Optimization
Amazon Web Services is developing an AI-powered code-generation tool called "Kiro" to generate code in real-time, create technical documents, and optimize code. It offers web and desktop apps with multimodal capabilities, integrating third-party AI agents. Kiro, an alternative to Amazon's Q Developer, is expected to launch by late June, though plans may have changed.
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Zuckerberg's AI Therapy Vision Faces Mental Health Concerns
Mark Zuckerberg advocates for AI as a therapist, believing it can fill the gap for those without human support. While mental health experts express concerns about AI's ability to provide nuanced care, AI-powered chatbots like Noah and Wysa are gaining popularity. Meta's AI aims to assist in personal conversations, though safety and regulation remain key concerns.
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Interesting Posts

• Amazon Launches "Enhance My Listing" AI Tool to Help Sellers Auto-Generate Product Details, Titles, and Descriptions Effortlessly. Link

• Duolingo Replaces Contractors With AI, Highlighting Growing Job Displacement Crisis Fueled by Cost-Cutting and Automation in Creative Industries. Link

• Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to Join OpenAI as CEO of Applications, Overseeing Business and Operational Teams for AI Integration. Link

• OpenAI Discusses AI Tool cderGPT with FDA to Speed Up Drug Evaluations, Targeting Faster Drug Development Processes. Link