AI Update, February 7, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Artificial Intelligence — Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

Catch up on the latest AI news and developments, including US lawmakers proposing a ban on DeepSeek AI, Google releasing Gemini 2.0 to the public, and OpenAI launching a new reasoning model optimized for STEM fields.

Other notable updates include SoftBank's $3 billion annual deal with OpenAI, Anthropic challenging the public to jailbreak its AI with a new security system, and the EU's ban on high-risk AI applications. Additionally, California proposes a bill requiring AI chatbots to disclose they are not human, and Amazon plans to unveil a generative AI-powered Alexa during the Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, Apple cancels its AR glasses project, while Google tests an AI tool that can call businesses on users' behalf. Overall, these developments highlight the growing importance of understanding regulatory shifts and ethical considerations in the ever-expanding world of AI, especially for marketers using AI-driven platforms.

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