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.
The British Council emphasizes the importance of human interactions in English assessments like IELTS, despite the rise of AI. While AI can evaluate basic language skills, it struggles with nuanced communication. The Council advocates for a human-centric approach to ensure authentic assessments that reflect real-world communication skills.
In “Beyond Programming: Working with Physical AI Robots and Humanoids,” experts discuss the evolution of physical AI, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. As robots gain dexterity and complexity, professionals must focus on teaching AI to navigate the physical world, transforming industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
The data center market in Europe is set for unprecedented growth in 2025, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud computing. With an expected 937 MW of new power capacity, cities like Milan, London, and Frankfurt are emerging as key hubs, despite challenges in securing energy and land.
The data center market in Europe is set for unprecedented growth in 2025, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud computing. With an expected 937 MW of new power capacity, cities like Milan, London, and Frankfurt are emerging as key hubs, despite challenges in securing energy and land.
