AI in Overdrive: Mega Projects, Personal Co-Pilots, and Smart Beauty
We’re shaking things up this week—tell us what’s been buzzing in the AI world that’s had you excited, puzzled, or maybe even a little nervous. We’re all ears!
Meanwhile, here’s what’s got us talking: AI’s on a roll, from Trump’s bold Stargate megaproject to cars that chat like your best friend, and multitasking like a champ with Google’s Gemini. And let's not forget L’Oréal and IBM, teaming up to make beauty products smarter and more sustainable, proving AI’s got the glow-up game on lock. It’s all happening at lightning speed—ready to dive into the action? Let’s go!
Stargate Opens: $500B AI Mission Blasts Off—Safety Nets, Not Included
Donald Trump has unveiled Stargate, a $500 billion AI mega-project with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank to build data centres across the US, promising 100,000 jobs and aiming to outpace China in the AI arms race. But here’s the twist: as part of his first-day executive actions, Trump rescinded Biden’s 2023 order on AI safety, which required developers to report safety tests and addressed risks like cybersecurity and AI-enabled fraud. While Stargate promises rapid innovation, it also signals a decisive pivot away from safeguards, leaving questions about whether unchecked AI growth will deliver progress—or peril. Ready to bet on this high-stakes AI gamble?
AI Gets Personal in Your Car
Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Google’s Gemini AI to launch a conversational assistant in the new CLA, turning your car into a chatty co-pilot. Beyond basic commands, this upgraded system taps Google Maps for real-time updates, restaurant reviews, and multi-turn conversations with a sprinkle of personality—empathetic, predictive, and all about you. Need a dinner spot or a scenic route? Just ask. Ready for cars that actually get you?
Google Gemini Gets a Glow-Up: Multitasking Magic Across Apps
Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, now handles multi-app tasks in a single prompt—like finding a dog-friendly Italian restaurant, texting it to a friend, and adding it to your calendar. Announced at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the update includes support for Samsung apps on Galaxy S25, exclusive perks for Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24/S25 users like photo feedback via Gemini Live, and smarter Circle to Search features. With Bixby sidelined and Gemini as the default assistant, multitasking has never been smoother!
L’Oréal and IBM’s AI Beauty Glow-Up
L’Oréal and IBM are teaming up to give cosmetics a high-tech, eco-friendly glow-up with a custom AI model designed to make beauty products greener. Using generative AI, the duo is diving into mountains of cosmetic data to find sustainable raw materials and reduce energy use and waste in production—all without compromising the glam factor. Could the future of beauty be both smart and sustainable?
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