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In today’s AI news, ElevenLabs said on Thursday it has raised $180 million in a new funding round that triples the voice cloning artificial intelligence startup’s valuation to $3.3 billion. The Series C funding round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Iconiq Growth, with participation from additional new investors.

On Thursday, OpenAI announced that it is deepening its ties with the US government through a partnership with the National Laboratories and expects to use AI to “supercharge” research across a wide range of fields to better serve the public.

“This is the beginning of a new era, where AI will advance science, strengthen national security, and support US government initiatives,” OpenAI said.

In other advancements, Cerebras Systems announced today it will host DeepSeek’s breakthrough R1 artificial intelligence model on U.S. servers, promising speeds up to 57 times faster than GPU-based solutions while keeping sensitive data within American borders. The move comes amid growing concerns about China’s rapid AI advancement and data privacy.

And, the US Copyright Office issued AI guidance this week that declared no laws need to be clarified when it comes to protecting authorship rights of humans producing AI-assisted works. “Questions of copyrightability and AI can be resolved pursuant to existing law, without the need for legislative change,” the Copyright Office said.

In videos, let’s bust some early myths about DeepSeek. In episode 40 of Mixture of Experts, join host Tim Hwang along with experts Aaron Baughman, Chris Hay and Kate Soule. Last week, we covered the release of DeepSeek-R1; now that the entire world is up to speed, let’s separate the facts from the hype. Next, what is model distillation and why does it matter for competition in AI?

Then, recorded at TEDAI Vienna, AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually “unroll” and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world. And, the native 1080p AI Video from Pika can create hyper-realistic animals. Jerrod Lew is back with another demo of Pika 2.1 generating animals with text-to-video prompts.

2024 has been an incredible year for AI, but 2025 is set to redefine the future! From autonomous vehicles to personalized healthcare, the advancements in artificial intelligence are moving straight out of sci-fi and into our everyday lives.
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Are you ready to be amazed by the incredible advancements in artificial intelligence? In 2024, AI has reached unprecedented heights, showcasing breakthroughs that are revolutionizing industries and reshaping our everyday lives. This video explores the top 9 AI breakthroughs you won’t believe are real, highlighting innovations that are both astonishing and game-changing.

From groundbreaking developments in natural language processing to cutting-edge applications in healthcare, transportation, and creative arts, we cover the most significant strides in AI technology. Discover how these breakthroughs are enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and creating new possibilities that were once thought to be science fiction.

But it’s not just about the technology; we’ll also discuss the implications of these advancements. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, understanding the benefits and challenges it presents is essential. This video provides insights into how these breakthroughs could change the way we interact with machines and each other.

What are the top AI breakthroughs of 2024? How is AI changing the world? What innovations in AI should I know about? What are the latest advancements in artificial intelligence? How will AI impact our future?This video will answer all these questions. Make sure you watch till the end!

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Researchers at Linköping University (LiU), Sweden, have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.

Work to develop increasingly functional artificial continues at the Laboratory for Organic Electronics, LOE. In 2022, a team of scientists led by associate professor Simone Fabiano demonstrated how an artificial organic neuron could be integrated into a living carnivorous plant to control the opening and closing of its maw. This synthetic nerve cell met two of the 20 characteristics that differentiate it from a biological nerve cell.

In their latest study, published in the journal Nature Materials, the same researchers at LiU have developed a new artificial nerve cell called conductance-based organic electrochemical neuron, or c-OECN, which closely mimics 15 out of the 20 neural features that characterize biological nerve cells, making its functioning much more similar to natural nerve cells.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating alternate history concept,. This special report covers the rise of automatons, the conflicts that ensued, and the eventual victory of humanity. Learn about the key battles, the role of loyalist robots, and the aftermath that shaped our modern world. Don’t miss this compelling story of resilience and innovation.

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Researchers have developed AI-driven evaluation standards to enhance ageing-related interventions, aiming to improve health outcomes and longevity through personalized, reliable recommendations.

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and the Institute for Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and Aging Research at Rostock University Medical Center in Germany conducted a collaborative study on the use of advanced AI tools, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), to enhance the evaluation of ageing-related interventions and provide personalized recommendations. Their findings were published in the journal Ageing Research Reviews.

Ageing research generates vast amounts of data, making it challenging to assess the safety and effectiveness of interventions like new medications, dietary modifications, or exercise regimens. This study explored how AI can streamline data analysis with greater efficiency and accuracy.

Just as we were settling into the latest AI obsession—autonomous agents—Deepseek burst onto the scene, and suddenly, it’s all anyone can talk about. But beyond the hype, what does the “DeepSeek Effect” actually mean for AI innovation, geopolitics, and the industry’s competitive landscape? An open discussion.

Speakers: Chris, Cecile Tamura, Riju Pahwa

Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems, remain an elusive target for organic electronics experts due to the reliance of human senses on an adaptive network of sensory neurons, which communicate by firing in response to environmental stimuli.

A new collaboration between Northwestern University and Georgia Tech has unlocked new potential for the field by creating a novel high-performance organic electrochemical neuron (OECN) that responds within the frequency range of human neurons. The team also built a complete perception system by designing other organic materials and integrating their engineered neurons with artificial touch receptors and synapses, which enabled real-time tactile signal sensing and processing.

The research, described in a paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could move the needle on intelligent robots and other systems currently stymied by sensing systems that are less powerful than those of a human.

Their method scrambles laser beams into chaotic patterns, making decryption impossible without a trained neural network. This innovation could revolutionize cryptography.

Holograms for Next-Level Encryption

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.