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- 🤖 Dawn of the Autonomous: China Unveils Manus AI
🤖 Dawn of the Autonomous: China Unveils Manus AI
Claiming "First General AI Agent," Manus Promises to Bridge the Gap Between Idea and Action

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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 -🤖 Dawn of the Autonomous: China Unveils Manus AI
China has launched Manus AI, a self-proclaimed "completely autonomous" AI agent capable of real-world tasks like trip planning and stock analysis. While hailed by some as a revolutionary step towards AGI, others remain skeptical, questioning its true autonomy and comparing it to existing AI workflows. With access codes fetching high prices, the debate around Manus's capabilities and impact is just beginning.
2 - 📆 Streamlined Scheduling: Gmail Gets AI-Powered Calendar Integration
Google is rolling out a new feature that leverages Gemini AI to automatically detect and add events from Gmail directly to Google Calendar. A simple "Add to Calendar" button now appears on relevant emails, simplifying scheduling for Workspace and Google One AI Premium users. While initial tests showed slight variations from Google's description, the feature effectively streamlines the process of adding events, saving users time and effort.
3 - 🏆 Microsoft's Golden Milestone: AI's Future Takes Center Stage
Microsoft marks its 50th year with a landmark event in April, blending a company-wide celebration with a deep dive into the future of Copilot. As rumors swirl about the development of Microsoft's own AI models, the event promises to showcase how AI will shape the company's vision for the next half-century, featuring key insights from CEO Satya Nadella and AI leader Mustafa Suleyman.
4 - 💰 AI Infrastructure Mega-Deal: OpenAI's $11.9 Billion Bet on CoreWeave
OpenAI has committed $11.9 billion over five years to CoreWeave for AI data center services, securing essential infrastructure as CoreWeave prepares for its public offering. The deal, which also includes a stake in CoreWeave for OpenAI, highlights the escalating demand and investment in AI computing power, with CoreWeave rapidly expanding its data center footprint and customer base, including major tech players like Microsoft and Meta.
5 - 🇯🇵 Japan's AI Challenger: Preferred Networks Eyes Global Domination
Preferred Networks, a Japanese AI powerhouse backed by Toyota, is leveraging deep learning to tackle complex "real-world" problems, from autonomous trucking to advanced semiconductor development. With a focus on commercialization and a potential IPO in the next three to five years, the company aims to expand its reach globally, challenging established players in the AI and hardware industries.
Written by AI Bulletin team - Australia
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