Intel’s stock surged nearly 23% this week, marking its largest weekly gain since 2000. The rally followed US Vice President JD Vance’s optimistic remarks on domestic AI chip production and speculation about a potential joint venture with TSMC, highlighting the importance of American manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.
AI adoption is set to exceed 700 million users by 2030, but concerns about data security are rising. A Pew Research study reveals that 52% of Americans are more worried than excited about AI. Experts urge caution in sharing sensitive information and emphasize the importance of data security in AI tools.
Confluent and Databricks have expanded their partnership to enhance real-time data accessibility for AI-driven decision-making. New integrations between Confluent’s Tableflow and Databricks’ Unity Catalog will streamline data governance, enabling enterprises to efficiently build AI applications and bridge the gap between operational and analytical systems.
Meta is investing in humanoid robots powered by its AI, focusing on household chores. The company is forming a new team in its Reality Labs division, led by former Cruise CEO Marc Whitten, to develop hardware and collaborate with robotics firms, aiming to enhance its AI and mixed reality initiatives.
YouTube has introduced a new AI feature allowing creators to generate standalone videos for Shorts using the Veo 2 model integrated with Dream Screen. This text-to-video tool helps users create unique footage by simply describing their vision, while AI-generated clips will include SynthID watermarks to prevent deepfakes.
AT&T is leveraging Generative AI to enhance fraud protection, utilizing the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. This innovative approach allows for real-time detection of sophisticated fraud attempts, improving efficiency and customer trust while reducing losses. The initiative marks a significant step in modernizing fraud prevention strategies in telecommunications.
Travel technology company Amadeus has renewed its cloud contract with Microsoft, advancing its cloud migration strategy. With over 50% of applications already in the public cloud, Amadeus plans to integrate AI into its booking tool and develop a virtual operations center for airports, enhancing the travel experience.
OpenAI’s Model Spec outlines essential guidelines for AI behavior, emphasizing user benefit, harm minimization, and ethical compliance. As ChatGPT-5 approaches release, it aims for adaptive alignment, enhancing responsiveness while maintaining safety. This framework is crucial for ensuring AI remains a constructive force in our daily interactions.
At the World Government Summit, Alibaba’s Chairman Joe Tsai emphasized the importance of open source in AI development, highlighting DeepSeek’s innovative approach that reduces costs for training large language models. He noted that the future of AI lies in applications rather than just infrastructure investment.
Topaz Labs has launched Project Starlight, the first diffusion AI model for video enhancement, capable of transforming low-resolution footage into HD quality with full temporal consistency. Users can preview its capabilities in a free research preview, with a full version set to launch later this year.
