AI Cohort #1: Ignite your future

Welcome to the first edition of AI Cohort, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence!

In this week's newsletter we dive into the most exciting developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Big Tech's AI Training: Your Data in the Spotlight

In recent months, tech giants LinkedIn and Meta have made headlines with their ambitious plans to leverage user-generated content for AI model training. This move has sparked both excitement and controversy, raising important questions about data privacy and user consent.

LinkedIn has begun training AI models using user data, a practice that has raised concerns due to its implementation without explicit user consent. The platform recently updated its privacy policies to disclose this data use, which includes information from user profiles, posts, and interactions on the site.

If you prefer to Opt-Out, LinkedIn has introduced an opt-out toggle in the account settings:

Go to Settings -> Select Data Privacy -> Look for "Data for Generative AI Improvement" -> Toggle the switch to opt out.

Meta has announced plans to resume training its AI models using public content from adult users on Facebook and Instagram in the UK.

In Meta’s words - “We will begin training for AI at Meta using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK over the coming months. This means that our generative AI models will reflect British culture, history, and idiom, and that UK companies and institutions will be able to utilise the latest technology.”

If you prefer to Opt-Out, European users have a straightforward process:

Go to Settings - Navigate to About > Privacy Policy -> Look for a new box with information about Meta AI -> Click the "Right to object" link to access the opt-out form -> Select your country of residence -> Enter your email address -> Provide a reason for your objection

Unfortunately, Meta does not currently offer a direct opt-out feature for users outside of Europe.

Releases/Launches:

Microsoft has unveiled the next wave of its AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing together web, work, and pages as a new design system for knowledge work. The key announcements from the Copilot Wave 2 event include:

• Copilot Pages: A New Digital Artifact for AI Collaboration

• Integrating Copilot into Microsoft 365 Apps (includes Excel, Teams, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneDrive)

• Introducing Copilot Agents: AI Assistants for Automation

OpenAI has recently launched the o1 model, a significant advancement in artificial intelligence that emphasizes enhanced reasoning capabilities, particularly for complex tasks in fields such as science, coding, and mathematics. This new model family includes two variants: o1-preview and o1-mini, each designed to cater to different needs and use cases.

Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT, the world's first commercially available triple-folding smartphone. Here are the key details about this innovative device.

AI features include

• AI Senior Editor

• AI Info Consultant

• AI Translation Expert

• AI Photo Editor

• Celia AI Assistan

• AI-powered text summary, translation, and editing functions.

Other AI News

AMD CEO Lisa Su, in a recent interview said AI "super cycle" is just the beginning. Su emphasized that AMD is making "big bets" on AI for the next five years, stating that "AI is a much larger cycle than I would have expected five years ago".

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise a significant amount of funding at a substantially higher valuation than previously reported. If achieved, this would make OpenAI one of the most valuable private companies in the world and would cement OpenAI's position as a leader in the AI industry and provide substantial resources to continue advancing its technology.

BlackRock and Microsoft have announced a major new partnership to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to raise significant capital for data centers and energy projects. The initial goal is to raise $30 billion in private equity capital from investors, asset owners, and corporations. With debt financing, the total investment potential could reach up to $100 billion.

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