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Here are 5 things you missed today in the world of AI. Because we get it, life is busy & who has the time to sit around and keep up with the fastest moving industry right now - here are 5 things we think you need to know in the world of AI.

1 -🛑 Apple Halts AI News Summaries After Backlash Over Inaccurate Headlines

Apple has temporarily disabled its AI-powered news summary feature after facing criticism for producing inaccurate and misleading headlines. The move comes after complaints from news organizations like the BBC and press freedom groups who raised concerns about the technology's potential to spread misinformation. Apple plans to re-enable the feature with improved accuracy in a future update.

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2 - 💸 Copilot AI features now included in Microsoft 365, but existing subscribers can opt-out for a lower price.

Microsoft is integrating AI-powered features into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, increasing the monthly cost. However, existing subscribers can choose "Classic" plans to avoid the price hike and retain their current features, albeit without access to future AI innovations.

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3 - 👥 AI's Shadow: Navigating Privacy in a World of "Connected" Software

This article explores the growing concern around how our personal data is being used to train AI models within everyday software like email, productivity tools, and streaming services. While companies claim to prioritize user privacy, many programs operate with default settings that allow for extensive data collection, raising questions about consent and the potential for misuse. The article examines the trade-offs between AI-powered convenience and individual privacy, urging users to be mindful of their settings and demanding greater transparency from companies regarding their data practices.

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4 - 💲 Synthesia valued at $2.1 billion after $180 million funding round

Synthesia, a London-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to generate videos featuring multilingual human avatars, has raised $180 million in an investment round valuing the startup at $2.1 billion. This is more than double the $1 billion Synthesia was worth in its last financing in 2023. The funding round was led by venture firm NEA with participation from Atlassian Ventures, World Innovation Lab and PSP Growth. Synthesia plans to use the money raised to invest in product development and security and compliance.

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5 - 📈 TSMC Beats Q4 Estimates, AI Chip Demand Soars

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported record fourth-quarter revenue and profit, driven by surging demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications. ¹ This growth exceeded expectations, with the company forecasting further significant AI-related revenue growth in 2025. However, potential headwinds remain due to US trade restrictions and uncertainty surrounding US trade policy.

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Written by AI Bulletin team - Australia
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