AI News on September 5st
1. US, UK and EU Sign First Legally Binding Global AI Treaty
#AITreaty #GlobalGovernance #EURegulation
The United States, European Union, and United Kingdom signed the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, marking the first legally binding international AI treaty. The convention requires signatory countries to ensure AI systems respect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, holding them accountable for any harmful or discriminatory outcomes from AI systems.
2. Apple Develops AI Search Engine to Challenge Google
#Apple #AISearch #Google
Apple is developing its own AI-powered search engine called "Answer Engine," set to launch in spring 2026. The tool will be integrated into Siri and expanded to Safari and Spotlight, potentially impacting Google's search traffic on Apple devices. Apple is considering partially using third-party AI models, including Google's Gemini, to enhance Siri's capabilities.
3. OpenAI Enters AI Job Market with New Recruitment Platform
#OpenAI #Recruitment #JobMarket
OpenAI announced plans to launch an AI-powered job platform called "OpenAI Jobs Platform" next year, designed to connect businesses and government agencies with AI-skilled talent. The company aims to provide AI certification to 10 million Americans by 2030, accelerating AI adoption across various industries.
4. Ubtech Sets Record with $348M Humanoid Robot Order
#Ubtech #Robotics #Humanoid
Chinese robotics company Ubtech secured a $348 million (2.5 billion yuan) order for humanoid robots, the largest contract of its kind globally. The company will deliver its embodied intelligent humanoid robot Walker S2 within the year, though industry experts note challenges remain in moving from technical capability to commercial deployment.
5. OpenAI Partners with Broadcom for Custom AI Chip Production
#OpenAI #Broadcom #AIChips
OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom and TSMC to mass-produce its first self-developed AI chips. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on NVIDIA, which currently holds about 80% of the AI chip market. OpenAI's chip team, led by Richard Ho from Google, has grown to at least 40 people working on the project.
6. Apple Faces AI Talent Drain as Researchers Join Meta
#Apple #Meta #AITalent
Apple continues to experience significant AI talent loss, with its AI robotics research head Jian Zhang leaving to join Meta Platforms. This follows the departure of approximately 10 members from Apple's large language model team, including team leadership, creating challenges for the company's AI development efforts.
7. Google Fined €325M by France for Gmail Ad Violations
#Google #Privacy #Fine
Google was fined €325 million by France's data protection authority for displaying ads in Gmail without user consent. The violation affected over 74 million accounts, with 53 million users impacted in Gmail's "Promotions" and "Social" tabs specifically. Google must make changes within six months or face daily penalties of €100,000.
8. Sierra AI Reaches $10B Valuation with $350M Funding Round
#SierraAI #Funding #Valuation
US AI startup Sierra Technologies completed a $350 million funding round at a $10 billion valuation. The funding was led by Greenoks Capital Partners and will accelerate development and commercialization of Sierra's natural language processing technologies, strengthening its market position.
9. Microsoft Avoids EU Antitrust Fine by Unbundling Teams
#Microsoft #EU #Antitrust
Microsoft is expected to avoid significant EU antitrust fines by agreeing to unbundle its Teams collaboration tool from Office software suites. Competitors and customers didn't raise major objections during market testing of this solution. The decision remains in draft form and could still face delays.
10. Amazon's Project Kuiper Signs First Airline Customer
#Amazon #Kuiper #Satellite
Amazon's satellite internet venture Project Kuiper signed JetBlue Airways as its first airline customer. The agreement will equip approximately one-quarter of JetBlue's fleet with Kuiper satellite network connectivity, with passengers beginning to experience the service in 2027. JetBlue will maintain its free Wi-Fi policy for passengers.