SunBrief#17: Google introduced AI co-scientist

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• Google introduced AI co-scientist to aid Researchers

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• Grok 3 beats ChatGPT and DeepSeek?

• AI Highlights of the Week

• EU AI Act Faces Backlash Over Copyright

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Google introduced AI co-scientist to aid Researchers

Google Unveils AI 'Co-Scientist' to Accelerate Biomedical Research

Google has introduced an AI 'co-scientist' designed to expedite scientific discoveries by collaborating with researchers in generating novel hypotheses and research proposals.

Here’s what’s happening:

• AI Co-Scientist Introduction: Built on Gemini 2.0, Google's AI co-scientist is a multi-agent system intended to function as a virtual collaborator, assisting scientists in formulating new research ideas and accelerating biomedical discoveries.

• Successful Collaborations: Early tests with institutions like Stanford University and Imperial College London have demonstrated the AI's capability to independently hypothesize novel gene transfer mechanisms and suggest potential treatments for liver fibrosis.

• Solving the Superbug Mystery: Researchers at Imperial College London had spent a decade investigating how certain superbugs develop resistance to antibiotics. By providing the AI co-scientist with a brief prompt about their core problem, the system independently reached the same conclusion as the unpublished research within 48 hours. It also proposed additional hypotheses, offering new avenues for exploration.

• Why It Matters: This development signifies a significant advancement in AI-assisted research, potentially transforming the pace and efficiency of scientific and biomedical breakthroughs.

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Grok 3 beats ChatGPT and DeepSeek?

Elon Musk’s Grok-3 Joins the AI Race, Challenging ChatGPT and DeepSeek

Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has unveiled Grok-3, its latest model designed to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and disrupt the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The release intensifies the rivalry between Musk’s vision for AI and established players like OpenAI, Meta, and Chinese upstart DeepSeek.

Here’s what’s happening:

• Grok-3’s Ambitions: Musk claims Grok-3 prioritizes “maximally curious” AI that challenges assumptions and fosters critical thinking, positioning it as a more audacious alternative to ChatGPT’s safety-focused approach.

• OpenAI Tensions: The launch reignites Musk’s feud with OpenAI, which he co-founded but later left over disagreements about commercialization. Grok-3’s rollout aligns with Musk’s criticism of OpenAI’s nonprofit structure and calls for accelerated AI development.

• Global Competition: Grok-3 enters a crowded field where DeepSeek has gained traction with cost-efficient models, Meta pushes LLaMA for government use, and the EU grapples with copyright loopholes in AI regulation.

• Why It Matters: Grok-3 amplifies the debate over AI’s future: Should models prioritize unfettered innovation or ethical safeguards? Musk’s push for bold, curiosity-driven AI clashes with OpenAI’s caution and DeepSeek’s resource-efficient pragmatism, reflecting broader industry divides.

AI Highlights of the Week

• Meta Invests in AI-Powered Humanoid Robots

  Meta Platforms is launching a new division within its Reality Labs to develop AI-driven humanoid robots capable of performing physical tasks. This initiative, led by former Cruise CEO Marc Whitten, aims to leverage Meta's existing AI models and AR technologies to create consumer-oriented robots. The company plans to develop AI-driven sensors and software, potentially collaborating with other firms for hardware production. This move positions Meta alongside competitors like Tesla and Apple in the emerging humanoid robotics market.

• Amazon Delays Alexa Upgrade again

  Amazon's anticipated AI-enhanced Alexa update, initially set for late February, has been postponed to at least March 31. The delay stems from testing that revealed inaccuracies in the assistant's responses. This postponement follows earlier reports of challenges in integrating generative AI capabilities into Alexa, with beta testers citing slow and unhelpful interactions. Amazon has not provided an official comment on the revised timeline.

• Microsoft Introduced world’s first Quantum Computing chip

  Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip utilizing a Topological Core architecture designed to enhance qubit stability and scalability. This innovation aims to facilitate quantum computers capable of solving complex industrial problems more efficiently. The chip employs topoconductors to control Majorana particles, potentially enabling the integration of up to one million qubits on a single device. While this represents a significant advancement in quantum computing, some physicists urge caution, noting that further verification is needed to confirm the existence of Majorana particles within the chip.

• Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s OpenAI rival

  Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has founded 'Thinking Machines Lab,' an AI startup aiming to make AI systems more accessible and customizable. The company emphasizes transparency, pledging to regularly publish technical research and code. Murati has assembled a team of approximately 30 researchers and engineers, including former OpenAI co-founder John Schulman as head of research and ex-OpenAI engineer Barrett Zoph as CTO. The startup focuses on developing AI tools that assist humans in adapting AI for specific needs, rather than creating fully autonomous systems.

• Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable, for AI

  Meta has unveiled Project Waterworth, a multibillion-dollar initiative to construct a 50,000 km subsea cable system connecting the U.S., India, Brazil, South Africa, and other regions. This infrastructure aims to enhance global connectivity and support AI innovation by providing high-speed data transmission across five continents. The project will utilize advanced 24-fiber pair cables and implement deep-sea routing up to 7,000 meters, with enhanced protection in shallow areas to prevent damage. Completion is anticipated by the end of the decade.

• Fiverr Lets freelancers train AI on their work

  Fiverr has launched 'Fiverr Go,' a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help freelancers enhance their services and maintain creative control. The platform includes the 'Personal AI Creation Model,' allowing freelancers to train AI models using their own work, enabling clients to generate content that reflects the freelancer's unique style. Additionally, the 'Personal AI Assistant' aids in managing client communications and routine tasks. These features aim to help freelancers scale their businesses without compromising their creative integrity or financial interests.

EU AI Act Faces Backlash Over Copyright

EU Accused of Failing Creators with AI Act Copyright Loophole

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act is under fire for a loophole that critics say could allow tech companies to exploit copyrighted content without proper authorization.

Here’s what’s happening:

• The Copyright Loophole: The AI Act, drafted before the rise of generative AI models like ChatGPT, permits the use of copyrighted material for AI training under a text and data mining (TDM) exemption, initially meant for private use. Critics warn this could harm creators, including writers and musicians.

• Calls for Reform: Cultural groups and lawmakers, including Axel Voss, a key figure in EU copyright law, are urging amendments to close the loophole and better protect intellectual property in the age of AI.

• Enforcement Challenges: While there’s pressure to tighten regulations, experts caution that legislative changes could take years, leaving creators exposed in the meantime.

The controversy highlights the EU’s struggle to balance fostering AI innovation with protecting the rights of content creators.

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OpenAI Considers Special Voting Rights to Prevent Elon Musk Takeover

Last Week’s Poll Result

• Do you agree with OpenAI’s decision to reject Elon Musk’s bid?

  Yes, 73.91%. No, 13.04%. Maybe, 13.04%.

  

• Do you support the UK and US refusing to sign the global AI declaration?

  Yes, 46.15%. Maybe, 19.23% No, 34.62%.

• Which upcoming model excites you more?

  GPT-4.5 (Orion) for its improvements, 21.43%. GPT-5 for next-level intelligence, 50.00%. Both are equally exciting, 28.57%.

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