The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence

Aug 31, 2023

21:27

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US urges Nvidia and AMD to halt AI chip exports to certain Middle Eastern countries to curb China's access to compute. AI startups shifting focus from growth to revenue and profitability. AI-generated sports articles face issues. AI-powered drone beats human in racing league. The geopolitics of AI and its impact on global relationships. Tensions between US, EU, and China over AI and human rights.

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The US government is actively restricting the export of AI chips to certain Middle Eastern countries as part of a strategy to limit China's access to advanced technology.

An AI-powered drone has outperformed a human champion in drone racing, showcasing the rapid advancements in AI technology.

Deep dives

State of the AI startup market

The AI startup market has faced challenges and criticism, with many companies being seen as mere wrappers around open AI API. However, AI21 Labs has stood out by raising $155 million in Series C funding and achieving a $1.4 billion valuation. AI21 differs from other startups in that it offers a pay-as-you-go developer platform based on proprietary AI models, providing a revenue model and differentiation from open AI tools.

Introduction

2min

The Current State of AI Startups and the Shift towards Revenue and Profitability

5min

Issues with AI-generated sports articles and an AI-powered drone beating a human in a racing league

4min

The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Global Political Relationships

2min

Tensions Between US, EU, and China Regarding AI

9min

On today's episode, NLW looks at news that the US has pushed Nvidia and AMD to stop AI chip exports to certain Middle Eastern countries as part of their attempt to deny China access to compute. Before that on the Brief: can AI save Silicon Valley from the post-ZIRP era? Today's Sponsor: Supermanage - AI for 1-on-1's - https://supermanage.ai/breakdown ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIBreakdown Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown Learn more: http://breakdown.network/

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