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We're thrilled to welcome you back to another edition packed with the freshest developments propelling artificial intelligence to new heights. 🚀

This edition kicks off with OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, seeking billions to revolutionize AI chip production. Major investors, including Abu Dhabi's G42, are onboard for a game-changing plan involving chip giants Intel, TSMC, and Samsung. Altman's vision? Powering AI systems like the renowned ChatGPT.

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OpenAI's Altman Aims Big on AI Chips

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking billions to build a global network of chip plants to supply future AI needs. Concerned over a potential AI chip shortage, Altman approached major investors like Abu Dhabi's G42, SoftBank, and Microsoft.

The ambitious plan involves top chipmakers Intel, TSMC, and Samsung to manufacture AI semiconductors. Motivation stems from Altman's repeat warnings that current chip production won't meet AI demand.

Building chip fabrication plants requires tens of billions per facility. Costs give peers like Google and Amazon pause. But Altman believes the bold investment is key to advancing AI systems like chatbot ChatGPT.

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Voice AI Startup ElevenLabs Reaches Unicorn Status

London voice AI startup ElevenLabs reached a $1.1 billion valuation in its latest $80 million funding round. Surging demand for AI voice generation across industries fuels expectations.

ElevenLabs meets this need with versatile voice models in different languages. Customers include Storytel, Paradox, Washington Post and political campaigns—plans to double its 40 employees this year.

Competition looms from AI giants OpenAI and Microsoft. But ElevenLabs focuses uniquely on voice-centric research and workflows. Upcoming products include voice content marketplaces.

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⏩ Trending in AI

» Google DeepMind's AlphaGeometry conquers 25 out of 30 intricate geometry problems from math Olympiads, outperforming prior benchmarks. The AI integrates a neural language model with a symbolic deduction engine, mirroring human reasoning. DeepMind's groundbreaking model is now open-sourced, paving the way for new frontiers in mathematics, science, and AI.

» In a strategic move, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directs efforts towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for superhuman capabilities. Shifting focus across Meta's apps, accessed by billions, he aims for AGI through talent acquisition and increased computing power. Zuckerberg envisions AI-generated virtual realms for human-AI interaction, emphasizing AGI as integral to Meta's mission amid the ongoing metaverse focus.

» MIT research reveals that only 23% of US worker wages are currently cost-effectively replaceable by AI computer vision. Despite concerns sparked by innovations like ChatGPT, the investment required for visual recognition systems hinders automation in many occupations. Sectors like retail, transportation, and healthcare show promise for near-term AI adoption. However, the study anticipates a modest 40% automation of 1,000 visual tasks by 2030, as costs decrease, constraining widespread human replacement.

» OpenAI collaborates with Arizona State University (ASU) to introduce its AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT, to university researchers, staff, and faculty. ASU is set to launch an open challenge in February, encouraging faculty and staff to propose innovative uses for ChatGPT. This partnership underscores the shifting perspectives on AI in education, as technology outpaces curriculum development. The ongoing debate over AI's role in education includes arguments that it may alleviate challenges for students grappling with assignments.