SunBrief#19: Anthropic advises Whitehouse on AI safety

Deutsche Telekom’s Perplexity-powered 'AI Phone'

March 09, 2025

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  • AI Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction in Artificial Intelligence

  • Anthropic advises Whitehouse on AI safety

  • Reach Your Audience on Podcasts with AI

  • Stock Updates

  • Deutsche Telekom’s Perplexity-powered 'AI Phone'

  • AI Highlights of the Week

  • Google Enhances Search with ‘AI Mode’

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Anthropic advises Whitehouse on AI safety

​Anthropic Submits AI Policy Recommendations to the White House

Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, has recently submitted a set of policy recommendations to the White House, aiming to guide the development and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States.​

Here’s what’s happening:

  • Policy Recommendations: Anthropic's submission emphasizes the need for robust safety standards, transparency in AI development, and mechanisms to mitigate potential risks associated with advanced AI systems.​

  • Alignment with Executive Actions: This initiative aligns with recent efforts by the U.S. government, including the issuance of Executive Order 14110, which outlines national strategies for safe and trustworthy AI development. ​

  • Industry Collaboration: Anthropic's proactive engagement reflects a broader trend of collaboration between AI firms and policymakers to ensure that AI technologies are developed responsibly and in the public interest.​

This development underscores the importance of cohesive efforts between the private sector and government to navigate the complexities of AI regulation and innovation.

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Stock Updates

Deutsche Telekom’s Perplexity-powered 'AI Phone'

Deutsche Telekom Unveils AI Phone with Integrated Perplexity Assistant

Deutsche Telekom has announced the development of an "AI Phone" powered by a Perplexity chatbot, set to be revealed later this year.

Key Features:

  • Magenta AI Integration: The device will run "Magenta AI," providing users with access to AI tools such as Perplexity Assistant, Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs, and Picsart.

  • Voice-Activated Functionality: Designed to be primarily controlled by voice, the AI Phone aims to perform tasks like booking flights and making reservations without the need for multiple apps.

  • AI Tools Accessibility: Some AI tools, including the Perplexity AI-powered search engine, will also be available on other devices through the MeinMagenta app.

  • Launch Timeline: The AI Phone is expected to launch in the second half of 2025, with plans to roll out to key European markets in 2026.

This development underscores Deutsche Telekom's commitment to integrating advanced AI technologies into consumer devices, aiming to enhance user experience through seamless and intuitive interactions.

Would you use an AI-powered smartphone that eliminates the need for most apps?

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AI Highlights of the Week

  • Amazon is developing its own AI ‘reasoning’ model

    Amazon is developing 'Nova,' an advanced AI model aimed at enhancing reasoning capabilities, positioning it to compete with models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Scheduled for release by June, Nova seeks to balance rapid responses with complex problem-solving abilities, employing techniques like chain-of-thought reasoning. The initiative underscores Amazon's commitment to advancing AI technology and maintaining competitiveness in the evolving AI landscape.

  • Google Introduces Gemini Widgets for iOS on Siri’s weakness

    Google has enhanced its Gemini AI assistant app for iOS, introducing six lockscreen widgets that provide quick access to various features, including text prompts, voice interactions, and image analysis. This update offers iPhone users an alternative to Siri, especially on older models lacking Apple's latest AI capabilities.

  • Apple delayed Siri improvements

    Apple has postponed the release of AI improvements for Siri, initially expected in 2025, to 2026. This delay occurs as competitors like Amazon and Google advance their AI capabilities, with Amazon launching Alexa Plus and Google integrating its Gemini model into various services.

  • OpenAI Integrates Sora Video Generator into ChatGPT

    OpenAI has incorporated Sora, its AI-driven text-to-video generator, into ChatGPT subscriptions, allowing users to create short videos from text prompts.

  • Opera Introduces AI Browser Operator

    Opera has launched Browser Operator, an AI agent integrated directly into its web browser, enabling users to automate tasks such as online shopping and reservations. This native integration ensures faster performance and enhanced privacy by processing data locally without relying on external servers.

  • Microsoft Introduces AI Assistant for Healthcare

    Microsoft has unveiled Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant designed to streamline clinical documentation and automate tasks for healthcare professionals. Integrating capabilities from Dragon Medical One and DAX Copilot, Dragon Copilot aims to reduce administrative burdens and enhance patient care.

Google Enhances Search with ‘AI Mode’

​Google Launches “AI Mode” for Search, Challenging ChatGPT and Perplexity in AI-Driven Discovery

Google has announced enhancements to its search capabilities by expanding AI Overviews and introducing a new feature called "AI Mode."

Key Updates:

  • AI Overviews Expansion: Google is broadening the availability of AI-generated summaries, known as AI Overviews, to encompass a wider range of queries. These summaries provide concise information at the top of search results, aiming to offer users quick insights into their queries.

  • Introduction of AI Mode: A new experimental feature, AI Mode, is being tested to deliver a more conversational and interactive search experience. This mode utilizes Google's advanced Gemini 2.0 AI model to generate comprehensive responses, including complex reasoning and coding assistance.

  • Access and Availability: Initially, AI Mode is accessible to Google One AI Premium subscribers in the U.S., with plans for gradual expansion. Users can switch to AI Mode via a dedicated tab in the search interface, allowing them to receive AI-generated responses tailored to their queries.

These developments underscore Google's commitment to integrating advanced AI technologies into its search engine, aiming to enhance user experience by providing more direct and nuanced information.

Would you prefer AI-generated overviews instead of traditional search results?

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Too Important to Miss

Last Week’s Poll Result

  • How do you feel about GPT-4.5's improved emotional intelligence?

    Positive, 53.85%. Neutral, 38.46%. Negative, 7.69%.

  • Would you use Google’s AI coding assistant?

    Yes, 55.56%. Maybe, 44.44%. No, 0.00%.

  • Which AI assistant do you trust most for daily tasks?

    Alexa, 8.33%. Apple Siri, 16.67% Google Assistant/Gemini, 33.33%. ChatGPT, 41.67%.

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