AI Journal 169th Edition

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  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Reverses Stance: New AI Devices Needed as Current Computers Fall Short

  • Indian Publishers Demand Fair Revenue as Global AI Web Crawler Blocks Gain Momentum

  • Google Enhances Education with Gemini-Powered AI Tools and NotebookLM for Students Under 18

  •  RTX and Shield AI Join Forces to Advance Autonomous Defense Technologies

  • Grammarly Acquires Superhuman to Supercharge AI Email Productivity

  • Character AI’s New CEO Responds to Child Safety Concerns with Enhanced Protections

  • Schneider Electric and Microsoft Launch AI Copilot for Smarter Industrial

  • AI in Funding

  • AI in Healthcare

  • AI Tools

  • Interesting Posts

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Reverses Stance: New AI Devices Needed as Current Computers Fall Short
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shifted his view, stating current computers were not designed for AI and new devices will be essential as AI becomes more prevalent. He revealed plans for a pocket-sized, screen-free AI device launching by late 2026, aiming to revolutionize user interaction beyond traditional screens and keyboards. This marks a major pivot from his earlier optimism about existing hardware sufficiency.
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Indian Publishers Demand Fair Revenue as Global AI Web Crawler Blocks Gain Momentum
Following major US and UK publishers blocking AI web crawlers to protect journalistic content, Indian digital news publishers are calling for fair revenue sharing and legal safeguards. They report widespread unauthorized use of their content by AI firms for training without compensation, urging the government to mandate consent-based access and establish a licensing framework similar to Western models
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Google Enhances Education with Gemini-Powered AI Tools and NotebookLM for Students Under 18
Google has expanded its AI capabilities in education by rolling out NotebookLM, a generative AI-powered research and note-taking tool now available for students under 18. Integrated with Google Classroom through the new Gemini sidebar, these tools offer interactive study guides, podcast-style audio summaries, and AI-driven lesson planning. Teachers can also create custom curriculum-aligned chatbots called “Gems” to provide personalized student support, enhancing learning while maintaining strict privacy and safety standards.
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RTX and Shield AI Join Forces to Advance Autonomous Defense Technologies
RTX and Shield AI have partnered to integrate Shield AI’s autonomous technologies, including the Hivemind system and ViDAR software, into RTX’s defense products like loitering munitions and sensors. This collaboration aims to enhance mission autonomy, enabling intelligent, coordinated operations for U.S. and allied forces, while adhering to strict security and reliability standards.
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Grammarly Acquires Superhuman to Supercharge AI Email Productivity

Grammarly has acquired email client Superhuman to enhance its AI productivity suite. Superhuman, last valued at $825M, brings advanced AI email features like smart replies and scheduling. The deal boosts Grammarly’s focus on email as a key use case, following its recent Coda acquisition and $1B non-dilutive raise from General Catalyst.
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Character.AI’s New CEO Responds to Child Safety Concerns with Enhanced Protections
Character.AI’s new CEO, Karandeep Anand, is implementing stricter safety protocols following lawsuits alleging harm to minors from chatbot interactions. Measures include suicide-prevention prompts, improved AI filters for under-18s, and weekly parental activity updates. Despite these steps, the platform still lacks age verification and faces ongoing scrutiny over safeguarding young users
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Schneider Electric and Microsoft Launch AI Copilot for Smarter Industrial
Schneider Electric, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI-powered Industrial Copilot within its EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform. Using Generative AI, the tool aids application development, real-time recommendations, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Designed for modular, open automation, it boosts efficiency, reduces downtime, and integrates seamlessly across industrial systems, enhancing operational agility across sectors.
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AI in Healthcare

  • The University of Sheffield’s AI innovations enhance NHS care by improving diagnosis, personalising treatments, and increasing healthcare efficiency. Link

  • Hims & Hers is transforming healthcare with AI, appointing expert Mo Elshenawy as CTO and raising $870M to expand personalized, data-driven care through intelligent diagnosis, treatment, and delivery systems. Link

  • Silverchain is trialing Talius’ AI voice assistant to manage visit scheduling and provide real-time client updates. The assistant also delivers personalized health reminders, with national expansion planned after the pilot. Link

  • Ping An Good Doctor is transforming China’s healthcare with AI-powered, closed-loop systems, integrating open-source and proprietary LLMs to boost diagnostics, personalize care, and streamline operations in a $50B+ market. Link

AI Tools

  • Taskade AI lets you generate tasks, agendas, mind maps, and workflows—collaborate with AI and your team in one workspace.

  • Merlin AI is a browser assistant that helps you write, summarize, code, chat, and create content directly from your browser.

  • Looking to enhance your course creation? LearnWorlds’ new AI tools help with layout, content ideas, engagement, and personalized learning experiences.

  • Trupeer turns screen recordings into polished demo videos and detailed documentation—no camera, voiceover, or writing skills required, in minutes.

  • Want to turn a single idea into viral content? Uplup creates polls, contests, and forms across 60+ platforms—fast and smart.

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Interesting Posts

  • Perplexity AI launched Perplexity Max, a $200/month plan offering unlimited Labs access, early features, and priority AI model use for power users. Link

  • Microsoft will lay off up to 9,000 employees amid major AI investments. While divisions weren’t named, Xbox may be affected. The company is spending $80B on data centers to train models. Link

  • Prosus, with Dealroom.co and Techleap, released a report highlighting the Netherlands’ strong AI talent pool and global appeal. It proposes eight actions to position the country as Europe’s AI leader and commits to major investments in Dutch AI. Link

  • Baidu launches MuseSteamer, an AI tool turning images into 10-second videos, targeting businesses in marketing, gaming, and e-commerce. Link

  • Educators warn that excessive use of AI tools like ChatGPT may reduce students’ critical thinking, creativity, and authentic learning experiences. Link

  • Google may merge Veo 3 and Genie 2, hinting at interactive AI-generated game worlds with real-time physics and simulation. Link

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