The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
Aug 31, 2023
Dive into the evolving landscape of AI as the U.S. pressures Nvidia and AMD to restrict chip exports to certain countries, aiming to curb China's access to technology. Explore how AI might rejuvenate Silicon Valley in today's tough funding climate. Delve into the geopolitical ramifications, particularly how authoritarian regimes exploit AI for surveillance. Finally, examine China's strides in AI chatbot development amidst these tensions, revealing intricate layers of global competitiveness and innovation.
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AI21 Labs Funding
- AI21 Labs raised $155 million Series C at a $1.4 billion valuation.
- This contradicts the narrative of declining AI startup investments.
AI Startup Reality Check
- Simply adding AI to a pitch deck isn't enough for success.
- Startups need a solid revenue model and proprietary technology.
Gannett's AI Pause
- Gannett paused AI experiments after its AI wrote flawed sports articles.
- The articles lacked key details and used odd phrasing.