This week's AI roundup features key players and developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed optimism about collaborating with the incoming Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of the US building world-class AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Meta announced a significant investment in Louisiana with a $10 billion AI data center, while Elon Musk continues to expand his AI facility in Tennessee.
In other news, the LA Times, under the ownership of Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, revealed plans to integrate an AI-powered "bias meter" for its news stories and columns. Altman also downplayed concerns about potential political influence from Elon Musk under the new administration, dismissing suggestions of legal tactics to stifle competition. Finally, the sports world is buzzing about PongBot, an innovative AI-powered tennis robot poised to revolutionize tennis training.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at the World Economic Forum. (Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. (Getty Images)
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP | Marco Tacca/Getty Images | Fox News Digital)
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PongBot, an AI tennis robot. (PongBot)
