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AI is making power plays across industries—OpenAI is building its own AI chip, Musk is gunning for OpenAI control with a $97.4B bid, and AI stole the show at Super Bowl LIX. From next-gen AI ads to wearable tech predicting diseases, this week’s roundup covers the biggest moves in AI, so you stay ahead of the game. Let’s dive in!

OPENAI

OpenAI’s AI Chip Power Move—Game Changer or Bargaining Chip?

OpenAI is finalizing its first custom AI chip, set for production by 2026 with TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm process. Led by ex-Google chip expert Richard Ho, a lean 40-person team is working with Broadcom to develop hardware capable of both training and running AI models. But with major players like Google and Amazon having hundreds of engineers in their chip teams, OpenAI’s effort is either hyper-efficient or just a starting point.

The real play? Leverage. OpenAI isn’t just chasing better chips—it’s looking to gain bargaining power with suppliers like Nvidia, as demand for AI hardware skyrockets. With Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft pouring billions into AI infrastructure, OpenAI is positioning itself for greater control over its future. Whether this chip becomes a game-changing AI accelerator or just a negotiation tool, one thing’s clear: OpenAI is playing for high stakes.

Musk’s $97.4B Power Move—Altman Claps Back

Elon Musk just made a $97.4 billion bid, according to The Wall Street Journal to take control of OpenAI, doubling down on his long-standing criticism of its shift from a non-profit to a corporate AI giant. If successful, this would give Musk major influence over the future of AI, steering it toward his vision of open-source innovation.

But Sam Altman wasn’t having it. Instead of a formal response, he fired back on X: "No thank you, but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want." A joke? Maybe. But it highlights the bigger battle for AI dominance—open-source vs. proprietary, innovation vs. control. Whether Musk is serious or just stirring the pot, one thing is clear: AI’s power struggle is just getting started.

ANTHROPIC

AI’s Workforce Takeover: The Anthropic Economic Index

AI isn’t just hype—it’s fundamentally changing how we work. Anthropic’s Economic Index tracks AI’s impact on real jobs, analyzing millions of Claude.ai conversations. The data? AI is everywhere, especially in software development and technical writing, with 57% of usage enhancing human work rather than replacing it. That means AI isn’t wiping out jobs—it’s making people more efficient (for now).

The best part? Anthropic is open-sourcing the data, giving researchers and policymakers a front-row seat to AI’s workforce evolution. If you’re in AI, this is your playbook to see where the industry is headed. The takeaway? AI isn’t coming for jobs—it’s coming for tasks. Adapt or get left behind.

META 

Meta’s MILS: AI That Sees, Hears, and Learns—No Extra Training Needed

Meta AI just dropped MILS (Multimodal Iterative LLM Solver), a system that lets AI handle images, video, and audio—without specialized training. Instead of feeding it endless data, MILS pairs a generator (solves tasks) with a scorer (gives feedback) so the AI keeps refining its output until it gets it right. It’s already outperforming leading models in image descriptions, video analysis, and even style transfer—proving that AI doesn’t need more training, just smarter problem-solving.

Bigger models mean better results, and MILS scales up effortlessly. It can merge data from multiple sources, process video like a pro, and might even crack 3D data next. With Meta, Mistral, and DeepSeek pushing multimodal AI to rival GPT-4o, the future isn’t just text-based—it’s fully visual, auditory, and interactive. The race is on, and MILS is a serious contender.

AI BYTES

AI Tutoring in Nigeria: A Game-Changer for Learning?

A six-week pilot in Nigeria’s Edo State showed Microsoft Copilot can boost student learning by nearly two years—especially for girls, who closed the performance gap with boys. The kicker? Many students had never used a computer before. While AI tutoring supercharged progress, experts warn teacher involvement was key, and long-term effects are still unknown.

Ray2 by Luma AI: Turning Images into Stunning Videos

Luma AI's Ray2 is revolutionizing digital creativity by transforming static images into realistic, high-quality videos. From animating the Mona Lisa to bringing memes and personal portraits to life, this cutting-edge AI tool delivers smooth motion, natural coherence, and limitless storytelling potential. Early adopters are already crafting fantasy scenes, cinematic avatars, and mesmerizing animations, proving that Ray2 is pushing the boundaries of image-to-video AI like never before.

Zonos: Open-Source Voice Cloning Just Got Real

Zyphra AI just launched Zonos, a 100% open-source text-to-speech model that clones voices with just 10-30 seconds of audio—and it’s shockingly realistic. Users can tweak speed, tone, and emotion, making it a powerful tool for creators, businesses, and AI developers. Licensed under Apache 2.0, it’s free for personal and commercial use, outperforming many proprietary TTS models.

Microsoft’s $5K AI Training Deal—Fair Pay or a Power Move?

Microsoft is offering $5K per book to HarperCollins authors for AI training rights, with writers getting $2,500 each. The deal locks in a three-year license, setting a potential industry precedent for AI-training payouts. But here’s the play—Microsoft isn’t targeting bestsellers; they’re scooping up backlist books where authors aren’t making royalties, framing it as "free money." Meanwhile, other AI companies claim “fair use” to train on copyrighted works for free, fueling lawsuits.

AI HEALTHTECH INSIDER: ISSUE # 35

Wearable AI Predicts IBD Flares

This week’s edition of AIHealthTech Insider dives into AI’s role in revolutionizing chronic disease management. From wearables predicting IBD flare-ups weeks in advance to AI-driven glucose monitoring redefining diabetes care, cutting-edge innovations are shaping the future of healthcare.

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AI CREATIVITY

AI Stole the Show at Super Bowl LIX—Here’s How It’s Changing the Game

Super Bowl LIX wasn’t just about touchdowns—it was a showcase of AI’s creative power. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad to Google’s Gemini flex, AI stole the spotlight in advertising, sports analytics, and even enhancing fan experiences. Want to see how AI is redefining marketing, gameplay, and engagement?

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