Period: (24th March 2025-30th March 2025)
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly, influencing various sectors globally. Here are the top five AI developments from the past week
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1. China’s Zhipu AI Introduces Free AI Agent
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Chinese startup Zhipu AI has launched AutoGLM Rumination, a free AI agent capable of tasks like web searches, travel planning, and research report writing. Powered by Zhipu’s GLM-Z1-Air and GLM-4-Air-0414 models, it rivals DeepSeek’s R1 in performance but operates up to eight times faster with fewer resources. Unlike competitors charging up to $199 monthly, Zhipu offers this agent for free via its website and app. Founded in 2019 as a Tsinghua University spinoff, Zhipu AI has recently secured significant government-backed funding.
Source -> Reuters
2. Amazon’s AGI Lab Unveils Advanced AI Agents
Amazon’s AGI Lab in San Francisco has introduced Amazon Nova Act, an AI model that surpasses benchmarks set by competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, particularly excelling in web interactions. Led by David Luan, the lab focuses on creating reliable AI agents capable of independent actions, addressing challenges in AI decision-making and reliability through reinforcement learning and robotics integration. Amazon has also launched a software development kit (SDK) to facilitate the creation of advanced AI agents using Nova Act.
Source: Wired
3. AI’s Impact on the Fashion Modeling Industry
H&M has announced the creation of AI “twins” for 30 models to use in social media and marketing, aiming to enhance creative processes while maintaining a human-centric approach. Models like Vilma Sjöberg and Mathilda Gvarliani support the initiative, highlighting the convenience of being virtually present in multiple places. However, concerns arise within the fashion industry about potential negative effects on creatives and workers, including fair compensation, exploitation, and job loss. Legislative measures like the Fashion Workers’ Act in the US and the AI Act in the EU seek to regulate AI usage in modeling.
Source: The Guardian
4. Chip Startup Retym Raises $75 Million for AI Data Center Connectivity
Retym, a chip startup, has raised $75 million this year, adding to its total funding of $180 million. The company focuses on creating digital signal processing (DSP) chips for AI computing in data centers, aiming to enhance connectivity in these environments. Retym’s chips address the need for rapid data movement between thousands of interconnected chips, crucial for AI models like ChatGPT. The Series D funding round, led by Spark Capital, supports Retym’s goal to launch its first product this year.
Source: Reuters
5. AI’s Role in Decoding Animal Emotions
A groundbreaking study has demonstrated that machine learning can decode emotions in seven ungulate species, potentially revolutionizing animal welfare. This advancement suggests that AI can help us understand what animals feel, offering new insights into their behaviors and needs.
Source: ScienceDaily
These developments underscore AI’s expanding influence across industries, from technology and fashion to animal welfare, highlighting its potential to drive innovation and raise new ethical considerations.
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