The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos took an unexpected turn this year, as discussions pivoted predominantly towards artificial intelligence (AI). This shift in focus saw industry leaders and CEOs openly addressing critical concerns, including the potential vulnerabilities tied to AI, stark critiques of current trade policies, and the emerging threats of an AI bubble. In contrast, traditional priorities such as climate change and global poverty took a backseat, signaling a transformative moment in how technology is reshaping global dialogues.
In a notable development from Silicon Valley, the AI startup Humans& secured a staggering $480 million in seed funding without a market-ready product, fueled solely by its ambitious vision for “social intelligence” AI. The initiative is backed by a team of former experts from notable companies, including Anthropic, Google, and xAI.
Key highlights from the week include:
– Speculation surrounding Meta’s recent 10% layoffs at Reality Labs and their implications for the future of the metaverse.
– An overview of Serve Robotics’ acquisition of Diligent, aimed at integrating delivery robots into healthcare settings.
– Insights into OpenAI’s anticipated earbuds, marking the company’s first foray into hardware.
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