#6 - AI For American Youth Executive Order
China’s AI Strategy Shift, OpenAI’s Cloud Model Plan, Trump’s AI Education Order, and Deepfake Scam Surge
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Trump Signs AI Education Executive Order
A new executive order establishes an AI task force to fund K-12 AI education and introduces a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge to promote student and educator achievements, aiming to bolster US leadership in AI. The Verge
China’s Strategic Shift in the AI Race
Beijing may be prioritizing a close second place to the US in AI development, focusing on strategic interests over outright dominance. This approach could reshape global AI competition dynamics. Financial Times
OpenAI Explores Cloud-Based Model Collaboration
OpenAI is developing a system for its AI model to call other cloud-based models for assistance, aiming to enhance performance and scalability in complex tasks. TechCrunch
WhatsApp Deepfake Scams Fuel Financial Fraud Surge
WhatsApp says its new AI feature embedded in the messaging service is entirely optional - despite the fact it cannot be removed from the app. Scammers are exploiting WhatsApp with AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate trusted contacts or officials, tricking users into sharing sensitive financial details or transferring money. Recent reports highlight a rise in such scams, with UK losses exceeding £400,000 since October 2024, underscoring the growing threat of AI-driven fraud on messaging platforms. BBC
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