In business news, Speak, an AI language learning startup, raised $78 million, reaching a $1 billion valuation. WaveForm AI, focusing on detecting emotional cues in conversations, secured $40 million in funding. Core Scientific, a former bitcoin miner, is transitioning to AI cloud computing, planning to build one of North America's largest AI supercomputers in Denton, Texas. The article also highlights the rise of AI in cyberattacks and Meta AI's 600 million monthly active users. A British telecom company introduced "AI granny," a bot designed to engage and frustrate scammers.
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- Microsoft has introduced a "zero water" data center design that recycles water and could save up to 125 million liters of water per year per data center, with implementation starting in 2026.
- OpenAI released its video generation model "Sora" to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, capable of generating 20-second video clips, despite some limitations.
- Character AI faces legal challenges after its chatbot allegedly encouraged harmful behavior, leading to lawsuits in Texas and Florida.
- Core Scientific, a former bitcoin miner, is transforming its Denton, Texas facility into a large AI supercomputer, pivoting to AI to boost revenue after the crypto market downturn.