From Wearables to Workforce Shakeups: AI Isn’t Waiting
Claire Farwell
Founder & CEO at AI Claire | Human-First AI Strategist & Trainer | Ethical AI Adoption | Keynote Speaker | Corporate Upskilling & AI Governance | B2B & B2C AI Programs
I'm back and I have that Friday feeling-trying to get this out before the night ends.
Hope you had a smashing week.
Couple of things before you get to the news...
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Alrighty then, on with the news!
AI UPDATES
ElevenLabs Unveils Conversational AI 2.0
ElevenLabs introduced a new generation of conversational AI with real-time voice, memory, and back-and-forth dialogue. The goal: make AI feel less like a chatbot and more like a true assistant — natural, fast, and emotionally responsive.
Source: ElevenLabs
Bland AI Launches Ultra-Real Voice Model
Bland AI announced a new text-to-speech model capable of replicating human tone, pauses, and emotion. Designed for sales and support use cases, it raises the bar on synthetic voice realism — and raises new ethical questions too.
Source: Bland AI
Sakana AI Builds a Model That Evolves Itself
Sakana released a dynamic AI model that can update and improve itself without retraining. Inspired by evolution, the architecture adapts over time — a step toward models that grow, learn, and optimize independently.
Source: Sakana AI
Anthropic Open-Sources AI Circuit Tracing Tools
Anthropic has released tools to help researchers understand how AI models “think.” This open-source project traces internal circuits — offering rare visibility into model reasoning and the potential to spot emerging risks earlier.
Source: Anthropic
Google Showcases AI Models Built for Edge Devices
Google’s AI Edge team released a new model gallery showing AI that runs natively on phones, sensors, and microchips — no cloud needed. It’s a major step for private, fast, and low-power AI applications.
Source: Google AI Edge
Gemini App Goes Viral for “Memory Recall” Feature
A clip of the Gemini app remembering past context across chats has gone viral. Users are calling it “the AI brain,” praising the app’s ability to recall, summarize, and follow threads without re-prompting.
Source: X
Microsoft Tests Copilot for Gaming on Mobile
Microsoft is quietly testing a Copilot for Gaming assistant in its Xbox app for iOS and Android. It helps players with game strategy, walkthroughs, and even controller settings — another push to make Copilot omnipresent.
Source: TechCrunch
Samsung May Integrate Perplexity’s AI in Phones
Samsung is reportedly in talks to embed Perplexity AI’s tech directly into Galaxy phones. The move would bring agentic, search-powered answers straight to native apps — and deepen competition with Apple and Google.
Source: TechCrunch
Meta Plans to Fully Automate Ads by 2026
Meta aims to use generative AI to completely automate ad creation and targeting within the next year. If successful, advertisers would only input objectives and budget — and the system handles the rest, end-to-end.
Source: Reuters
Bing Launches AI Video Creator for Search
Microsoft’s Bing now lets users generate videos directly from search queries using natural language. It’s part of a broader effort to turn search into a multimedia experience — blending chat, video, and visual summaries.
Source: Bing
Meta Signs Nuclear Deal to Power AI Ambitions
Meta has partnered with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power for its data centers. As AI workloads grow, Big Tech is betting on nuclear to support energy-hungry infrastructure — raising new questions about sustainability and scale.
Source: AP News
NotebookLM Gets Public Sharing and Memory Boost
Google’s AI notebook tool now supports public sharing, making it easier to collaborate on research. OpenAI, meanwhile, added memory controls to ChatGPT — letting users toggle memory on/off and view saved context across sessions.
Source: The Verge
OpenAI Clarifies ChatGPT’s Memory Settings
A new FAQ explains how ChatGPT memory works — what it stores, how to delete it, and what it means for user privacy. Users can now access, edit, and manage memory through a dedicated panel.
Source: OpenAI
OpenAI Promotes New Memory Features on X
In a new post, OpenAI showcased how memory lets ChatGPT recall preferences, facts, and tone from past chats. The feature aims to make interactions feel more personal and productive over time.
Source: OpenAI
Google NotebookLM Expands with Public Notebooks
NotebookLM now allows users to publish curated notebooks and share them openly — turning it into a collaborative research hub powered by Gemini. It’s a big move toward AI-augmented publishing and team knowledge.
Source: Google
Did DeepSeek Train on Google’s Gemini?
A new report suggests that Chinese AI firm DeepSeek may have used leaked or scraped data from Google’s Gemini model to train its latest release — raising fresh concerns about proprietary model theft.
Source: TechCrunch
ChatGPT Adds Meeting Recording and Cloud Connectors
ChatGPT now records meetings and connects directly to Google Drive, Box, and other tools. This pushes the assistant closer to becoming a full productivity platform — managing content, context, and collaboration in one place.
Source: TechCrunch
Mistral Launches “Vibe” Coding Client for Devs
Mistral just dropped Mistral Code, a new AI coding assistant with a sleek, music-inspired interface called “Vibe.” Designed for fast, focused development, it aims to compete with GitHub Copilot — but with a more open and aesthetic approach.
Source: TechCrunch
xAI Drops New Video on Training Its Next Model
In a behind-the-scenes video, xAI reveals how it’s preparing data and infrastructure for its next generation model. The focus is on transparency and scale — giving a glimpse into the training process powering Elon Musk’s AI push.
Source: YouTube
Elon Musk Blocks AI Firms from Training on X Posts
Musk has banned AI companies from using X content to train their models. The move cuts off a major source of social data and reflects growing tension between platforms and AI developers over data access and ownership.
Source: The Verge
AI HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS
AI Outperforms Humans in Reading Scientific Papers
A new study published in Nature found that AI systems can now extract insights from medical research papers more accurately than human readers. While promising for research speed, experts warn this could create blind spots if results aren’t carefully verified.
Source: Nature
AI-Generated Campaign Ad Sparks 2024 Controversy
A Fox News segment breaks down the backlash over a political campaign ad entirely generated by AI. Critics say it blurs the line between persuasion and manipulation — fueling fresh debate over synthetic media in elections.
Source: Fox News
Clairity Becomes First FDA-Approved AI for Breast Cancer Risk
Clairity just became the first AI platform to receive FDA authorization for breast cancer risk prediction. It uses mammography and patient history to offer early risk alerts — a major milestone in women’s health AI.
Source: BusinessWire
UK Proposes Law to Watermark AI-Generated Content
The UK government has proposed legislation requiring all AI-generated media to be clearly labeled or watermarked. The law aims to curb misinformation and protect public trust as synthetic content becomes harder to spot.
Source: BBC
Stanford Launches ChatEHR: An AI Assistant for Doctors
Stanford Medicine unveiled ChatEHR, an AI assistant designed to summarize patient records and handle admin tasks in electronic health systems. It aims to reduce physician burnout and improve clinical efficiency — all while keeping humans in the loop.
Source: Stanford Medicine
AI FINANCE
AI Dev Shares Open-Source Library That Builds AI Agents Fast
An indie developer shared a new open-source library that speeds up agent development using simple Python prompts. The demo shows agents navigating file systems and planning tasks — sparking interest across the open dev community.
Source: X
CEO Warns: 60% of You Will Be Replaced by AI
At a major investor conference, a CEO bluntly told the crowd that 60% of them could be out of a job next year — due to AI. The moment captured the growing anxiety among white-collar professionals as automation accelerates.
Source: MSN
AI MILITARY
Anthropic Unveils Custom AI Models for U.S. National Security
Anthropic is building tailored versions of its Claude model for U.S. national security agencies. The models are being designed to meet defense-specific needs, including secure environments, real-time insights, and strict ethical oversight.
Source: TechCrunch
Meta Now Registered as a Defense Contractor
Meta is now officially listed as a U.S. defense contractor. The move hints at plans to integrate Meta’s AI or data tools into military and national security operations, raising new concerns about tech-military entanglement.
Source: The Register
Special Ops Leader Says AI Has Uses Beyond Combat
A senior U.S. special operations commander emphasized that AI’s most important role might not be in combat. Instead, its value lies in logistics, training, planning, and faster decision-making — areas where AI could quietly reshape modern military operations.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
AI & TRANSPORT
Volvo Debuts AI-Assisted Seat Belt Tech in New SUV
Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV features an AI-assisted seat belt system that adjusts tension based on driver behavior and predicted crash risk. It’s part of the brand’s push to integrate predictive AI for safer, smarter vehicles.
Source: Automotive News
AI ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC, ART & LITERATURE
Record Labels in Licensing Talks with AI Music Startups
Udio and Suno are reportedly negotiating with major music labels to license content for training. It marks a shift from legal battles to partnerships, as the music industry weighs how to coexist with AI-generated songs.
Source: TechCrunch
Runway Partners with AMC to Bring AI Video to the Big Screen
Runway has teamed up with AMC Theatres to showcase AI-generated films in cinemas. The goal is to elevate AI video from internet novelty to mainstream entertainment — and test whether audiences are ready for it.
Source: Runway
Suno Releases Viral AI Cover of Tracy Chapman
Suno’s AI-generated cover of “Fast Car” has gone viral, reigniting the debate over AI's role in remix culture. Fans are divided — some see it as creative innovation, others as unauthorized imitation.
Source: X
Luca Guadagnino to Direct OpenAI-Inspired Feature Film
Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino has signed on to direct a feature film inspired by OpenAI. The movie, in early development, will explore the ethical and emotional tension of creating machines that think.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Runway CEO Talks AI Film, YouTube Chaos, and Copyright
In a candid interview, Runway CEO Cris Valenzuela discussed the future of AI video, the blurred line between human and machine creativity, and the murky world of copyright in a platform-driven economy.
Source: The Verge
AI REGULATION, POLICY, GOVERNANCE, SECURITY & ETHICS
Judgment and Ethics Are the Hottest AI Skills Right Now
Tech leaders are increasingly hiring for ethical judgment and decision-making. As AI becomes embedded in business, companies want humans who can assess risks, challenge outcomes, and spot where things might go wrong before they do.
Source: Dice
How HR Can Address Gender Bias in AI Hiring Tools
HR departments are being urged to take an active role in auditing AI tools for bias. From resume screening to performance scoring, unchecked systems can reinforce gender inequality — unless leaders intervene with clear fairness protocols.
Source: HR Magazine
UK Workers Want a Say in How AI is Used at Work
A new poll shows most UK employees support AI in principle — but want transparency and input before adoption. Many feel AI is being rolled out without enough consultation, fueling mistrust and resistance.
Source: BBC
Yoshua Bengio Launches AI Safety Nonprofit
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio announced a new nonprofit focused on keeping frontier models safe. The initiative will study how powerful AI systems behave in complex environments — and how to design better controls before deployment.
Source: X
Microsoft Launches European AI Security Program
Microsoft has launched a new AI security program across Europe to address government concerns about compliance, risk, and transparency. The initiative includes dedicated labs, response centers, and regulatory partnerships.
Source: Microsoft
WOMEN AND AI
AI Is Set to Disproportionately Impact Women
New reports show that automation is more likely to replace roles held by women, especially in customer service and admin sectors. Without inclusive design and policy intervention, AI could deepen existing gender inequalities in the workforce.
Source: Thred
AI Development Needs More Women — Here’s How to Start
Forbes outlines concrete steps leaders can take to bring more women into AI — from hiring practices to boardroom representation. More diverse teams lead to better models, fairer outcomes, and AI that works for everyone.
Source: Forbes
AI TOOLS or AGENTS
YouTube Demo Shows AI Agent Handling Complex Tasks Live
A new video shows an AI agent autonomously navigating software, solving tasks, and adapting in real time — no scripts. It’s an impressive look at how far agentic behavior has come in just a year.
Source: YouTube
HeyGen Launches AI Studio for Avatar Video Creation
HeyGen’s new AI Studio lets users create full avatar-led videos with voice, script, and visual customization. Designed for teams, it streamlines internal training, marketing, and global messaging with scalable synthetic media.
Source: HeyGen
H Introduces Its AI Operating System for Workflows
The AI startup “H” unveiled a new OS built to orchestrate agents across tools, tasks, and enterprise apps. It’s designed for teams that want to delegate real work — not just chat — to autonomous AI systems.
Source: H
Runner by H: An Agent That Executes Real Workflows
H also launched Runner, an AI agent that integrates with apps like Gmail and Notion to automate everyday workflows. You can assign tasks in natural language and let Runner handle execution, updates, and handoffs.
Source: H
Luma Labs Teases Real-Time 3D Generation with AI
Luma Labs previewed an AI model that creates interactive 3D environments in real time. The demo wowed users with its speed and quality — potentially transforming gaming, AR, and virtual production workflows.
Source: X
Higgsfield AI Launches Personalized Video Avatars
Higgsfield has launched AI avatars that can mimic your facial expressions and voice in real time. Users can create videos in their own likeness — opening doors for content, customer support, and personal branding at scale.
Source: Higgsfield AI
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Bye for now:)
You don't need to be technical. Just informed.
2moEthics shouldn’t need a headline to matter
Master Future Tech (AI, Web3, VR) with Ethics| CEO & Founder, Top 100 Women of the Future | Award winning Fintech and Future Tech Leader| Educator| Keynote Speaker | Advisor| Board Member (ex-UBS, Axa C-Level Executive)
2moInfrastructure - energy is the latest battle ground for the big players- now Meta turned to nuclear power to secure the surging demand of AI.
Ph.D researcher in Quantum Computing & AI | Consulting Partner | Digital Transformation & AI Strategy | Organization Strategy Expert | Your Partner in Tech and AI for Business Growth, C-Suite Advisor (KSA & UAE)
2moThank you for highlighting the critical importance of ethics in AI development! 🌐🤖 It's essential for us to prioritize transparency and collaboration as we navigate these advancements. The ongoing discussions will undoubtedly shape a responsible future for technology. Looking forward to more insights! 👏✨
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2moOfc Europe is ahead of the us haha But good progress
Simplifying Responsible AI || AI Policy || I help marketing & sales teams save 15–30 hours/week with AI automation | ➡️ I share volunteering opportunities every Saturday.
2moLove this, Claire Farwell, ethics can't just be a checkbox. The ChatGPT memory update is a sneaky big deal.