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Tech & AI: This Week's Essential News and Insights Week: 6 Dates: February 3–7, 2025
Top Tech and AI Headlines This Week
⚔️👁️🗨️ Google Removes Ban on AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google has updated its AI ethics policy, removing its previous commitment to avoid developing AI for weapons and surveillance applications.
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🗣️ ByteDance Introduces OmniHuman: AI-Generated Lifelike Videos
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has unveiled OmniHuman, an AI tool capable of creating realistic human videos from a single image and audio clip.
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🇨🇳 China Considers Investigating Apple's App Store Practices
China's State Administration for Market Regulation is preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store policies and commission fees.
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🎨 OpenAI Unveils New Logo and Typeface in Rebranding Effort
OpenAI has introduced a comprehensive rebrand featuring a new typeface, logo, and color palette.
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💰 Google Commits $75 Billion to AI Development in 2025
Google has announced a substantial investment of $75 billion in AI development for the year 2025.
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Quick Bytes: Must-Know Tech and AI Updates
⚙️ Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.0 Models
Google has released updated Gemini 2.0 models, including Flash, Pro Experimental, and Flash-Lite, offering improved performance and accessibility across various platforms.
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🔍 Microsoft Establishes Advanced Planning Unit for AI
Microsoft has created a new division called the Advanced Planning Unit (APU) to explore the societal, health, and work-related impacts of artificial intelligence.
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🤖 SoftBank Eyes Major Investment in Robotics Startup
SoftBank is reportedly in talks to lead a $500 million funding round for an AI startup, demonstrating continued interest in the AI sector.
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Tech Tool of the Week: OmniHuman by ByteDance
🗣️ OmniHuman by ByteDance
ByteDance's OmniHuman is an AI-powered tool that generates lifelike human videos from minimal input.
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Quote of the Week
💬 "The key to success with AI is not just having the right data but also asking the right questions."
— Ginni Rometty
📌 Note: The information provided in this newsletter is based on the latest available sources as of February 7, 2025.
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