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Good morning! It is January 23, 2025, today. Today is packed with exciting news in the world of artificial intelligence. Let's dive into the top stories!

1. Gemini Supercharges Samsung Galaxy S25 with Multimodal AI and Dedicated Button

Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch features deep integration with Google's Gemini AI, enabling users to perform complex, cross-app tasks with single prompts. Gemini's new features include extensions for Samsung apps like Calendar and Notes, enhanced multimodal capabilities in Gemini Live (allowing for image, file, and video uploads), and upcoming Project Astra features like screen sharing and live video streaming. A dedicated side button on the S25 provides quick access to Gemini for common tasks, streamlining the user experience. The Galaxy S25 series is available for preorder now and ships on February 7.

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2. LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Secret Use of Private Messages for AI Training

LinkedIn is facing a US lawsuit accusing the platform of sharing private messages and user data with third parties for AI training without proper consent. The lawsuit claims LinkedIn "quietly" changed privacy settings in August 2024, opting users into data sharing and subsequently updating its privacy policy and FAQs to reflect this change. The plaintiffs allege this behavior suggests LinkedIn knowingly violated privacy standards and aims to minimize public scrutiny, seeking $1,000 per user for violations of the Stored Communications Act, along with unspecified damages for unfair competition and breach of contract.

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3. OGOpenAI. com Redirected to DeepSeek: Symbolic Move Highlights Rise of Open-Source Chinese AI

In a playful move, a software engineer purchased the domain OGOpenAI. com and redirected it to DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI lab known for its commitment to open-source models. This redirection highlights the growing prominence of Chinese AI players like DeepSeek, which offer free, open-source alternatives to OpenAI's increasingly closed models. This shift has sparked concerns in the US, with some arguing for stricter measures to address China's advancements in AI.

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4. Claude AI to Get Voice and Memory, Aiming for More Human-Like Conversations

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot is set for significant upgrades, including voice interaction and a memory feature. The addition of voice mode will allow users to have two-way conversations with Claude, while the memory feature will enable the chatbot to recall past interactions, leading to more personalized and continuous dialogues. These enhancements position Claude as a potential hybrid between a traditional chatbot and voice assistants, aiming to compete with the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini by offering a more human-like and engaging user experience.

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5. Google Launches "Parfait" to Advance Private AI Research and Development

Google Research has introduced "Parfait," a new GitHub organization showcasing its cutting-edge technologies for private AI. Parfait encompasses four key privacy pillars: transparency, data minimization (including federated learning and analytics), data anonymization (using techniques like differential privacy), and external verifiability. This open-source initiative aims to provide researchers and developers with practical examples of privacy-preserving techniques, fostering collaboration and further advancements in private AI development. Parfait has already been utilized in various Google products, from Gboard to Android's Private Compute Core and Google Maps, demonstrating its real-world applicability.

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6. ChatGPT Operator Set to Launch This Week, Automating Tasks Like Booking and Shopping

OpenAI is reportedly launching ChatGPT Operator this week, an AI agent designed to automate tasks typically performed in a web browser, such as booking travel, making reservations, and online shopping. The feature will present users with task categories and suggested prompts, displaying a miniature browser window showing the agent's actions and asking follow-up questions. Users will also have the ability to take control of the agent mid-task, offering a balance of automation and user oversight.

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Stay tuned for more updates, and have a fantastic day!

Best,
Zephyr