Google is expanding Gemini's in-depth research mode to 40 more languages, in addition to the 22 languages it already supports.

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OpenAI is hosting a series of live events called '12 Days of OpenAI' through December 20th, showcasing new ChatGPT features and products. These include ChatGPT Pro, a reasoning model, text-to-video generator Sora, Canvas, ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence, real-time video capabilities, and a 1-800 number for calling ChatGPT.

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There is a growing trend of AI being used in defense technology. This is due to increased investment in both AI and defense, as well as concerns about China's influence in the field.

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Arizona is getting an online charter school, Unbound Academy, which will be taught entirely by AI. The school's curriculum will be condensed into a two-hour window using adaptive learning technology.

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Emmett Shear, former Twitch CEO, is launching a new AI startup called Stem AI, which aims to develop AI that aligns with human behavior and ethics.

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In a 2023 Congressional testimony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he owns no equity in OpenAI. However, in a recent interview, he admitted to having some equity through a Sequoia fund which he has since sold. He currently holds a small amount of equity from a YC fund, in case OpenAI becomes a for-profit company.

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AI-powered search engine Perplexity has raised $500 million in a funding round led by Institutional Venture Partners, valuing the startup at $9 billion. The round closed in December, with Perplexity declining to comment. Competition in AI-powered search is increasing, with OpenAI and Google developing similar capabilities.

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Truth Terminal, an AI bot, has inspired a memecoin called Goetseus Maximus ($GOAT) on the Solana blockchain, which was created by an anonymous fan.

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A new wave of 'security for AI' startups, including British university spinoff Mindgard, aims to protect companies from AI-related cyber risks such as jailbreak and prompt injection.

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Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, raised $100 million in Series B funding at a $2.6 billion valuation, led by Thrive Capital, just four months after its $60 million Series A funding.

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