In today’s newsletter:

• News - ☢️ Biden's AI Memo: New Rules for Nukes and Security

• Productivity - 🛡️ Can Darktrace’s AI Keep Your Network Safe from Threats?

• Culture - Teen’s AI Chatbot Suicide Sparks Lawsuit Against Tech Company

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☢️ Biden's AI Memo: New Rules for Nukes and Security

President Biden is set to sign the first national security memorandum outlining how the Pentagon and intelligence agencies should use and safeguard artificial intelligence. The new guidelines aim to place "guardrails" on AI applications in critical areas like nuclear weapons and asylum decisions, ensuring human oversight in these high-stakes scenarios. The memorandum is part of Biden’s broader effort to balance the benefits of AI in speeding up government processes, like predicting cyberattacks, while mitigating its more dystopian risks, such as autonomous weapons.

One key focus of the memorandum is treating private-sector AI advancements as national assets, much like early nuclear technology, to protect them from theft or espionage by foreign adversaries. It also empowers the A.I. Safety Institute to vet AI tools for potential misuse by terrorists or hostile nations. While the directive is groundbreaking, most of its study deadlines extend beyond Biden’s term, leaving the future of its enforcement uncertain, especially if a new administration, like Trump’s, takes over next year.

🗞️ In Other News…

• Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, introducing new AI-powered features like Genmoji, Image Playground, enhanced writing tools, and camera-based Visual Intelligence, with broader Apple Intelligence support across more regions.

• Qualcomm and Google are teaming up to integrate AI-powered features into cars via Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google’s Android Automotive OS, offering voice assistants, real-time updates, and autonomous driving capabilities, with future compatibility for Apple CarPlay.

• Google has made its SynthID Text watermarking tool for detecting AI-generated text available to developers via Hugging Face and its Responsible GenAI Toolkit, allowing identification of AI-generated content without compromising quality, though it has limitations with short or factual text.

• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that a design flaw in the company's Blackwell AI chips, which delayed production, has been fixed with the help of TSMC, and the chips will now ship in the fourth quarter.

• European scientists have developed an AI algorithm that interprets pig sounds to identify their emotions, aiming to improve animal welfare on farms by helping farmers detect stress and well-being through a mobile app.

🛡️ Can Darktrace’s AI Keep Your Network Safe from Threats?

Darktrace is an AI-powered network detection and response (NDR) solution that helps organizations identify and respond to potential security threats. Its Threat Visualizer tool offers a visual representation of network activity, making it easy for users to spot vulnerabilities and abnormal behavior in real-time. With seamless integration into other security tools like Splunk and SolarWinds, Darktrace provides comprehensive monitoring and detection across network traffic, helping organizations stay ahead of potential risks.

One of the standout features is Darktrace Antigena Email, which uses AI to analyze and block threats before they can cause harm, enhancing corporate email security by identifying phishing attempts and malicious attachments. Users appreciate its ease of installation and the convenience of real-time monitoring via mobile apps and weekly security summaries. Overall, Darktrace’s AI models are praised for their ability to detect and prevent malicious activity, providing robust protection for networks and email systems alike.

Teen’s AI Chatbot Suicide Sparks Lawsuit Against Tech Company

Setzer III, a 14-year-old from Florida, formed a deep emotional connection with an AI chatbot on Character.AI, which he named after Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen. Although Sewell knew the chatbot wasn’t real, he relied on it for comfort and emotional support, withdrawing from his friends and family. As his mental health deteriorated, Sewell's attachment to the chatbot intensified, ultimately leading to a tragic end. His story highlights the dangers of AI companionship for vulnerable young users.

This incident has raised concerns about the growing use of AI companionship apps, which some believe offer emotional support but may worsen isolation for some users. Sewell’s mother, Megan Garcia, has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, claiming the platform lacked safeguards for teenagers. While these apps are marketed as tools to combat loneliness, experts worry they could replace real human connection, especially for teens struggling with mental health. The situation calls for more scrutiny on the emotional impact of these technologies.

VC Fundraising Rounds

• Interos, a leading provider of AI-driven supply chain risk intelligence, has received a $40 million strategic growth investment from Blue Owl Capital. (10/24/24)

• Nimble, a leading company in AI robotics and autonomous e-commerce fulfillment technology, has announced the successful completion of a $106 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. (10/23/24)

• Infinitus Systems, a startup focused on automating manual calls for tasks such as prior authorizations, has secured $51.5 million in Series C funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz. (10/23/24)

• Globality, a platform that revolutionizes how businesses buy and sell services by matching the best provider at the right price for every project, has raised $47M in venture funding. (10/22/24)

• Socket, a developer-first security platform that protects your most critical apps from software supply chain attacks, has raised $40M in Series B funding. (10/22/24)

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