Good morning, welcome to the February 3, 2025 edition of AI Boost, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence. Today, we're diving into groundbreaking news about AI advancements, regulatory changes, and innovations shaping the future of various industries.

1. ChatGPT’s Agent Can Now Do Deep Research for You

OpenAI has unveiled a new feature for ChatGPT Pro subscribers called "deep research," which allows an AI agent to autonomously conduct in-depth investigations. This tool, capable of acting like a research analyst, plans and executes a multi-step approach to gather data, offering a summary of its process complete with citations. While promising, OpenAI cautions that the agent may occasionally "hallucinate" or struggle to differentiate between credible information and rumors. This feature is poised to revolutionize how users interact with AI for research purposes, despite its current limitations.

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2. Heritable Agriculture Aims to Revolutionize Crop Yields

Google's X has spun out Heritable Agriculture, a startup leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance crop production. By analyzing plant genomes, Heritable seeks to breed plants with climate-friendly traits, optimizing yields and reducing resource consumption. The startup, founded by Brad Zamft, is addressing the environmental impacts of agriculture by providing growers with data-driven insights to improve traditional breeding methods. This innovative approach could significantly modernize the agricultural industry.

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3. EU Bans AI Systems with 'Unacceptable Risk'

As of February 2, the European Union has begun enforcing its AI Act, targeting AI systems deemed to pose "unacceptable risk." The AI Act classifies AI applications into four risk levels, with the highest risk applications being banned. These include AI for social scoring, manipulative decision-making, and biometric data collection in public spaces. Companies found in violation face substantial fines, emphasizing the EU's commitment to regulating AI technologies to protect individuals and society.

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4. Nvidia’s New GPUs and the DeepSeek AI Model

Nvidia has announced that its RTX 50-series GPUs are the fastest for running DeepSeek's AI models. However, DeepSeek's recent achievements with its R1 model suggest that high-performance Nvidia hardware may not be essential for effective AI training. This has led to a significant market cap loss for Nvidia, as the industry reassesses the necessity of their chips in AI development. Despite this, Nvidia continues to promote its GPUs for AI inference, indicating ongoing competition in the AI hardware space.

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5. DeepSeek Offers European Tech Firms a Boost in AI Race

DeepSeek is providing European technology companies with a renewed opportunity to compete in the global AI arena. As the AI landscape rapidly evolves, DeepSeek's technologies and models are being integrated into strategies that allow these firms to close the gap with other global leaders in AI. This development is crucial for Europe's tech sector, which has often lagged behind in AI innovation, presenting a chance to enhance competitiveness and drive forward in the AI race.

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6. SoftBank and OpenAI Form Joint Venture in Japan

In a strategic move, SoftBank and OpenAI have announced a joint venture aimed at advancing AI technologies in Japan. This collaboration is set to foster innovation and development within the country's AI sector, leveraging OpenAI's cutting-edge technologies and SoftBank's extensive industry experience. The venture aims to enhance AI capabilities and applications across various sectors in Japan, positioning the country as a significant player in the AI domain.

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