AI Pulse #87: AI Video of Slain Man Speaks in Court, Anysphere AI Code Editor Nets $900M Funding, +MORE
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This week, two stories really stood out. One is about a man in Arizona who was killed, and how AI helped bring his voice into the courtroom, even after his death. Another headline: Anysphere, a startup building AI tools for writing code, just raised a whopping $900 million. That’s a huge vote of confidence in the future of AI-powered development. Keep reading for more headlines and updates from the world of tech, funding, and innovation.
Top Trending AI News
1. AI-Created Video of Slain Arizona Man Confronts Killer in Court
Publisher: NPR
Published: 5/7/2025
Stacey Wales used AI to create a video for her brother’s impact statement at the sentencing of his killer, marking a novel use in court.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Sister uses AI to voice slain brother in court.
2️⃣ Schmidt aims to transform warfare with AI.
3️⃣ Ex-Google CEO becomes licensed arms dealer.
4️⃣ AI weapons to boost defense, says Schmidt.
5️⃣ Schmidt’s AI military tech tested in Ukraine.
2. Trump’s AI Pope Image Sparks Outrage Ahead of Conclave
Publisher: CNN
Published: 5/4/2025
Trump’s AI pope image stirs controversy before conclave, drawing criticism from Catholics and Italian media.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump’s AI pope image sparks outrage.
2️⃣ Cardinals criticize Trump’s pope joke.
3️⃣ Italy condemns Trump’s AI pope post.
4️⃣ Trump defends AI pope image as humor.
5️⃣ Catholics call Trump’s post disrespectful.
3. Trump Plans to Amend Biden-Era AI Chip Export Restrictions
Publisher: CNN
Published: 5/8/2025
Trump to rescind Biden-era AI tech curbs, boosting global chip distribution and redefining US AI leadership.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump to remove Biden’s tech trade limits.
2️⃣ Big move for global AI chip market.
3️⃣ New bill aims for AI growth like the internet’s start.
4️⃣ Tech giants push for fewer AI restrictions.
5️⃣ AI’s role in jobs and ethics debated.
4. Data Centers Warn Trump’s Renewables Crackdown Harms Business, AI
Publisher: Ars Technica
Published: 5/6/2025
Trump’s renewable energy crackdown could hinder US AI growth, drive up costs, and push data centers to use dirtier energy sources.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump’s policies may slow AI growth.
2️⃣ Renewable energy clampdown raises costs.
3️⃣ US risks losing AI race to China.
4️⃣ Data centers face energy shortage.
5️⃣ Lawsuits aim to save wind energy.
5. Tech Prodigy Rejected by Ivies Chooses College After Creating $30M Health App
Publisher: New York Post
Published: 5/8/2025
Long Island tech genius Zach Yadegari commits to University of Miami after making $30M with app despite Ivy League rejections.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Tech genius, 18, makes $30M and chooses University of Miami.
2️⃣ Rejected by 15 colleges, entrepreneur picks UMiami.
3️⃣ High achiever faces college rejections, opts for UMiami.
4️⃣ Young millionaire rejected by Ivies commits to Miami.
5️⃣ Teen tech whiz picks UMiami after widespread rejections.
6. Javier Milei Honors Pope Leo with AI Lion, Claims Heavenly Verdict
Publisher: Breitbart
Published: 5/8/2025
Argentine President Milei celebrates Pope Leo XIV, using AI lion imagery to symbolize his libertarian party. Milei sees Leo’s election as favorable for his movement and Argentina.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Argentine President Milei celebrates Pope Leo XIV with AI lion art.
2️⃣ Milei sees Pope Leo’s name as a sign for his libertarian party.
3️⃣ Pope Leo XIV has no Argentina ties, unlike predecessor.
4️⃣ Milei shares AI images to mark occasions, showing lion symbolism.
5️⃣ Milei, critical of Pope Francis, mends ties before Francis’ death.
7. Musk’s Colossus Becomes Operational With 200K GPUs, Phase 2 To Power 300K Homes
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware Tech Industry
Published: 5/8/2025
Elon Musk’s xAI Supercluster in Memphis now partly powers off grid electricity, still uses gas turbines for phase two.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk’s AI supercluster in Memphis now fully operational.
2️⃣ Memphis Supercluster gets 150 MW from local and TVA power.
3️⃣ Gas generators still needed despite new power grid connection.
4️⃣ Colossus AI aims to run on 300 MW for future expansion.
5️⃣ Musk plans to expand AI cluster to a million GPUs.
8. Microsoft Launches AI Agents To Alter Windows Settings
Publisher: Bleeping Computer News
Published: 5/6/2025
Microsoft introduces AI agents in Copilot+ PCs for easy Windows settings adjustment, enhancing user experience with natural language commands.
1️⃣ Microsoft reveals AI to change PC settings.
2️⃣ New Windows agents use natural language.
3️⃣ Update targets common PC setting frustrations.
4️⃣ Features first for English, starts with Copilot+ PCs.
5️⃣ Windows 11 Insiders to get more AI tools.
9. Magic Labs Debuts Newton for Verifiable AI in Crypto, Backed by PayPal Ventures
Publisher: CoinTelegraph
Published: 5/8/2025
New AI platform Newton launched for safer crypto tasks automation without compromising user control, ushering in secure AI-driven finance.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Newton AI makes crypto safe and easy.
2️⃣ Magic Labs introduces secure AI finance.
3️⃣ User control key in new crypto tool.
4️⃣ Self-driving crypto is now a reality.
5️⃣ Newton: No more crypto task stress.
10. Apple SVP Eddy Cue Suggests iPhone May Be Redundant by 2035
Publisher: 9to5Mac
Published: 5/7/2025
Eddy Cue hints at a future where iPhones may not be needed in 10 years due to tech shifts, speaking at a Google antitrust case.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Eddy Cue testifies in Google antitrust case.
2️⃣ Apple may shift to AI in Safari, says Cue.
3️⃣ iPhone might not be needed in 10 years.
4️⃣ Technology shifts create new competition.
5️⃣ Apple not planning iPhone’s end yet.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /imagine Pope Francis commemoration in traditional Byzantine iconography, gold leaf detailing, halo around the Pope, symbolic postures.
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