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In the last week of the year, there were several significant developments in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), chipmaking, and cybersecurity. Some key news highlights include:
- Predictions for 2024: Several experts shared their predictions for the upcoming year, including forecasts for cybersecurity threats, innovative technologies, and trends in AI.
- AI company earnings: Anthropic, a generative AI startup, is expected to deliver $850 million in annual revenue, while defense startup Shield AI raised $300 million at a valuation of $2.8 billion.
- Legal disputes: The New York Times filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement related to AI training. However, some experts argue that the case may not be strong.
- China’s advancements in AI: Baidu disclosed that its ChatGPT rival has over 100 million users, highlighting China’s progress in the field of AI.
- Chip industry updates: Intel received a $3.2 billion grant from Israel’s government for chip fabrication, Samsung will delay production at its new US chip fab until 2025, and Toshiba plans to expand its power management chip production.
- Cybersecurity threats: A previously unknown feature in iPhones was reportedly exploited for spyware, and a new variant of the Chameleon Android malware emerged with fingerprint lock bypass capability.
- Other notable developments: LG introduced a new ‘AI agent,’ Microsoft released the Copilot app for Android, and Danish researchers created an AI model that predicts the likelihood of someone’s death with 78% accuracy.
These updates reflect the continued progress and challenges in AI, chipmaking, and cybersecurity as we enter the new year.
