The AI chip battle intensifies as AWS launches the $110 million Build on Trainium grant program aimed at boosting AI research. While offering hardware access to scholars, concerns arise over the potential commercialization of research and its impact on academic integrity.

YouTube has introduced a new feature allowing select U.S. creators to remix tracks by describing style changes. This builds on the previous AI-generated song capabilities, enabling the creation of 30-second snippets for Shorts while ensuring proper attribution to original songs.

AI-powered search engine Perplexity is launching ads, starting with sponsored follow-up questions in the U.S. Brands like Indeed and Whole Foods will participate. The company emphasizes that answers will remain AI-generated, maintaining objectivity and protecting user privacy.

Data integration is often long and manual, with information siloed in disparate databases. Lume uses AI to automate data mapping, normalizing complex formats like JSON, easing integration. Founded in 2023, it aims to simplify seamless data flow across systems.

Thanks to AI, cloud service demand has surged, with expenditures expected to surpass $2 trillion by 2030. However, poor spend management poses ROI risks. ScaleOps, co-founded by Yodar Shafrir, addresses inefficiencies in cloud resource usage, attracting significant investment.

Apple’s iOS 18.2 beta introduces the much-anticipated Genmoji feature, allowing users to create custom emojis from prompts like “A sloth wearing a suit.” Currently available for select devices, it’s expected to launch officially in early December for broader access.

Anysphere has acquired AI coding assistant Supermaven, aiming to enhance its Tab AI model. CEO Michael Truell stated the merger will lead to faster, context-aware capabilities in coding. Supermaven’s team will focus on Cursor, as they collaborate to create a better product.

Oren Etzioni, an AI researcher, warns about the subtlety of AI-generated disinformation, stating that while the 2024 election faced some threats, they were less than expected. TrueMedia is working on detection, revealing a vast array of deepfakes that remain unseen by the public.