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Sam Altman is seeking an unprecedented investment of $5-7 trillion on a visionary project that aims to revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Yes, TRILLION. Let’s get into the details…

In today’s menu:

• Quick Stats: Generative AI patent on the rise

• Sam Altman seeks $7 trillion for AI chips

• The FCC bans AI-voiced robocalls

• AI Image of the Day

• 3 Trending Short Takes

Read time: 4 minutes!

QUICK STATS

Generative AI patent activity is on the rise. IBM leads with 1,500+ patent applications.

LATEST NEWS

Sam Altman Seeks $7 Trillion for AI Chips

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is trying to collect more than $7 trillion. This includes some funds from the UAE. His goal is to change the way computer chips are made.

He also wants to solve the shortage that is holding back AI improvements. He plans to increase chip production across the world and make AI better. He will work with investors, chip makers, and energy companies to do this.

This huge project will cost much more than what the entire chip industry is worth today. It might also mean borrowing money to cover these expenses.

The ISO 27001 Compliance Checklist

Are you building a business? Achieving ISO 27001 compliance can help you win bigger deals, enter new markets, and prove security practices to customers anywhere in the world — but it can also cost you real time and money.

Download Vanta’s ISO 27001 checklist to learn how to successfully implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to the standard, prepare for an independent audit of your ISMS to obtain ISO 27001 certification, and streamline the process with automation. 

The FCC bans AI-voiced robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls that use AI to mimic human voices. Now, state attorneys general can legally fight against this.

AI voices are treated like any fake or prerecorded voice under the law, limiting their use in non-emergency situations without permission first.

This decision by the FCC is to stop scams and false information spread by these AI voice calls. It gives state attorneys more power to enforce these rules.

AI IMAGE OF THE DAY

What if cats did human things?

SHORT TAKES

Midjourney is considering a ban on images of political figures such as Biden and Trump during the upcoming election season. The aim is to prevent the spread of misinformation. Read More…

Deepfake "face swap" attacks surged by 704% in the second half of 2023, driven by increased access to generative AI tools. Reported by iProov, a British biometric firm. Read More…

Apple is developing foldable iPhone prototypes inspired by Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip. Production is not planned until 2024 or 2025. Read More…

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