Trump vs. Biden: The Battle Over U.S. AI Governance
On October 30, 2023, former President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14110 to regulate AI's rapid growth. The order set mandates for federal agencies, pushing for safe, innovative, and competitive AI development. While lauded by some as a step toward responsible governance, critics decried it as a roadblock to progress. This in-depth analysis explores its impact, reception, and ultimate fate.
Christie’s AI Art Auction Hits US$728K, Sparks Debate Over Copyright and Creativity
Christie’s Augmented Intelligence sale, ending March 5, 2025, brought in $728,784 for AI-generated art, surpassing its $600,000 estimate. While Refik Anadol’s piece topped the lots, a petition with nearly 6,500 signatures criticized the use of copyrighted material in AI models, highlighting a growing divide in the art world.
Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Lunar Landing: AI’s Role in Historic Soft Touchdown
On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost made history with the most precise AI-powered lunar landing by a private company. Using advanced vision-based navigation and hazard avoidance, the lander touched down near Mons Latreille, deploying 10 NASA payloads to advance lunar science. This milestone underscores AI’s growing role in space exploration, setting a benchmark for future missions to the Moon and beyond.
AI-Powered Storytelling: How Autobiographer Helps Preserve Family Histories
Autobiographer is an AI-powered storytelling tool that helps users capture and organize their personal histories through conversational AI. While it presents new opportunities for preserving individual stories, concerns about data security and privacy raise important questions. Explore how AI is being used to document human experiences and the implications of this technology.
McDonald’s Uses AI to Upgrade 43,000 Restaurants
McDonald’s is implementing artificial intelligence in its 43,000 restaurants worldwide, partnering with Google Cloud to enhance operations. The initiative features edge computing, AI-driven tools, and voice recognition to improve service speed and accuracy, with a goal to grow its loyal customer base to 250 million by 2027.
Primordial Labs’ Anura: AI Voice Commands for Drones in Military Use
Primordial Labs showcased its Anura interface on Feb. 27, 2025, enabling drones to follow spoken commands like 'follow me' or 'stop'. Designed for military integration, the AI system promises intuitive control but raises questions about voice accuracy in combat. With U.S. Army trials ahead, Anura could redefine human-machine coordination.
Google Cloud’s AI Predicts 15-Day Weather for Energy Sector
Google Cloud has introduced WeatherNext, two AI-based weather forecasting models from DeepMind, targeting energy companies with predictions up to 15 days. As climate challenges grow, these tools aim to enhance planning, reflecting AI’s shift from research to real-world use.
Grok 3 Controversy: xAI Faces Censorship Claims Over Musk, Trump
xAI’s Grok 3, billed as a truth-seeking AI, is under fire after X users uncovered a temporary directive to ignore criticism of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Euroverify’s probe reveals a swift reversal by xAI, but lingering questions about internal controls and bias persist. Chief engineer Igor Babuschkin blames a lone employee, raising concerns over decision-making authority at the AI firm.
Philosophical Study Probes AI Intelligence in Language Models Like OpenAI ChatGPT-4
A new philosophical paper dives into the capabilities of large language models like OpenAI ChatGPT-4, questioning whether their high performance on tests like the GRE and LSAT reflects genuine intelligence or advanced mimicry. Authors Raphaël Millière and Cameron Buckner explore how AI challenges traditional views on cognition, setting the stage for a deeper look at machine learning’s inner workings.
AI-Powered Netflix Email Scam Targets Users with Sophisticated Deception
A new AI-powered email scam targeting Netflix users replicates legitimate correspondence with eerie accuracy, urging subscribers to update payment details. Cybersecurity experts warn of AI’s role in amplifying phishing threats as telltale signs reveal the fraud.
Vermillio Lands $16M to Guard Artists with AI Tools
Vermillio, a Chicago-based AI platform, secures $16M to safeguard artists’ rights, as UK musicians protest looming copyright changes. A deep look at AI’s role in creativity unfolds.
AI Funding Hits US$340B in 2025: Boom or Bust Ahead?
In 2025, AI investments soar with Zhipu AI ($137M), Anthropic ($3.5B), and Nvidia’s $39.3B revenue. Yet, a $340B boom sparks debate: will it drive growth or end in a bust?
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Guidance on AI-Generated Works
The U.S. Copyright Office has ruled that AI-generated works require human authorship for copyright protection, setting a low creativity threshold. This landmark guidance, shaped by over 10,000 public comments, signals a case-by-case approach, leaving artists and tech innovators to navigate a complex legal landscape ahead.
AI Takes Center Stage at Milan Fashion Week: Giuseppe Di Morabito’s Bold Debut
Giuseppe Di Morabito’s Milan Fashion Week debut on February 28, 2025, blended AI and couture with Ameca, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, leading his Fall 2025 collection, Alone with the Stars. Inspired by a traumatic accident in Namibia, the show at Spazio Maiocchi fused personal reflection with medieval armor motifs and cutting-edge technology.
Adobe Launches AI-Powered Photoshop Mobile App
Adobe introduced its AI-enhanced Photoshop app for mobile, leveraging Firefly technology to bring advanced editing to iOS users, with Android soon to follow. Amid competition from Canva and Midjourney, Adobe’s stock fell, reflecting investor concerns despite the freemium launch aimed at mobile-first creators.
Will Christie's AI Art Auction Top US$1.32M A.I. God Record?
Christie’s 'Augmented Intelligence' auction, concluding March 5, 2025, features an entire AI-generated art collection. As controversy swirls over ethics and originality, the sale could surpass the $1.32 million A.I. God benchmark set in 2024. From innovative tools to global protests, here’s how AI is reshaping art—and its market.
Is AI Therapist Making Vulnerable People More at Risk?
The APA cautions that AI therapists could worsen vulnerabilities, flagging incidents of harm to an FTC panel. With AI’s rise stirring job concerns and ethical questions, the balance between technology and human mental health care faces scrutiny.
Natural England Study: AI-Powered Drones Count 2,300 More Seals Than Humans in UK
A new study by Natural England employs AI-powered drones to revolutionize seal population monitoring in the UK. The technology provides more accurate counts than traditional methods, aiding conservation efforts. Learn how artificial intelligence is enhancing wildlife research and environmental protection.
Grok AI Analysis: A Chance for HKD-USD Peg Delinking After Hong Kong’s Foreign Adversary Listing
In a major policy shift, President Trump has classified Hong Kong as a "foreign adversary" alongside China, escalating financial tensions. AI-driven analysis by Grok 3 predicts a 15% chance of the HKD-USD peg breaking in the next decade. As Hong Kong braces for potential U.S. sanctions, its financial stability and future as a global hub hang in the balance.
ChatGPT Deep Research vs Grok 3 DeepSearch: Which AI Wins?
We compare OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deep Research and xAI’s Grok 3 DeepSearch, two cutting-edge AI research tools. From design to performance, cost, and accuracy, we analyze their strengths and limitations to help you decide which is better suited for your needs—be it in-depth analysis or real-time insights.
