🔹 Google to Invest $75 Billion in AI Infrastructure
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has announced an unprecedented $75 billion investment in AI-focused infrastructure, including servers and data centers. This move aligns with similar strategies from Meta and Microsoft, both prioritizing AI expansion. Despite these ambitious plans, Alphabet's shares dropped nearly 8% due to lower-than-expected Q4 cloud revenue.
🔹 Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Rises Amid U.S. Chip Restrictions
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, is gaining international recognition for its cutting-edge AI models, R1 and V3. Despite U.S. restrictions on high-end chip exports to China, DeepSeek's open-source approach is fostering innovation among startups. The UK’s science minister has acknowledged its potential impact on Britain's AI competitiveness.
🔹 Google Reverses AI Military Ban, Citing National Security Needs
In a dramatic policy shift, Google has lifted its ban on AI technology being used in military applications. Senior executives James Manyika and Demis Hassabis argue that AI's widespread impact necessitates updated policies to support national security. This move follows previous resistance from Google employees in 2018. Google joins OpenAI, which has also partnered with Anduril for defense projects.
🔹 AI Helps Unlock Secrets of Ancient Scrolls from Vesuvius
AI is now playing a role in deciphering ancient texts. Researchers are using machine learning and imaging technology to analyze scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. These advancements could help recover long-lost historical knowledge.