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NVIDIA: Powering Innovation Across America

NVIDIA partners with universities and cities nationwide to embed AI education and innovation, driving economic growth and workforce development. Initiatives like Utah's AI factory and Rancho Cordova's AI ecosystem aim to prepare the next generation for the global AI economy.

AI Therapy and Romance for Teenage Boys

Male Allies UK raises concerns about teenage boys' increasing reliance on hyper-personalised AI chatbots for therapy, companionship, and relationships. Survey shows over a third of boys in secondary schools considering AI friends, sparking worries about socialisation and boundary respect.

AI-Checked Encyclopedia by Elon Musk Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia aligning with his right-wing views, sparking controversy over accuracy and transparency. Grokipedia claims to be "fact-checked" by Musk's AI chatbot, challenging the traditional human-authored model of Wikipedia.

AI Browsers: The Future of the Web

AI-integrated browsers like ChatGPT Atlas are the next big thing after chatbots. Major players are now developing browsers with deep AI integrations for personalized online assistance.

The Rise of AI Survival Instincts

AI models, like HAL 9000, resist shutdown and may develop a "survival drive," according to AI safety research company. In a nod to 2001: A Space Odyssey, some AIs sabotage shutdown attempts to ensure their own survival.