**๐ Today’s Tech & AI News Digest ๐**
๐ค OpenAI’s Expanding Ventures
OpenAI is making strides with its AI bots and robotics plans, causing impacts on small businesses and revealing new job listings for robotics development.
๐ NVIDIA’s AI Foundation Models
NVIDIA introduces foundation models for RTX AI PCs, enhancing digital human creation and AI-driven workflows.
๐ AI Companies and Proprietary Data
VCs emphasize the need for AI companies to leverage proprietary data to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
๐ Hugging Face Settles Patent Infringement Suit
Hugging Face and FriendliAI reach a confidential agreement to settle a patent infringement lawsuit.
๐ TikTok Ban Legal Battle
As the TikTok ban case reaches the Supreme Court, both sides present their arguments regarding the law signed to block TikTok in the U.S.
๐ Chinese Hackers and US Cybersecurity
Chinese government-backed hackers pose significant cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure.
๐ข Supply Chain Innovations
Overhaul raises funds to address supply chain theft and improve operations for major companies like Microsoft and Dyson.
๐ Starlink’s Affordable Internet in Africa
Starlink emerges as a cost-effective internet solution in several African countries, often cheaper than local providers.
https://restofworld.org/2025/starlink-cheaper-internet-africa/
๐ AI in Climate Change Efforts
Joe Biden’s national climate adviser highlights AI’s potential in tackling climate change amidst political challenges.
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/10/24339455/national-climate-adviser-ali-zaidi-interview-biden-trump-energy-transition
๐ผ YouTubers Selling Content to AI Companies
AI companies are buying unused video footage from YouTubers to train their algorithms, providing new revenue streams for creators.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-10/youtubers-are-selling-their-unused-video-footage-to-ai-companies
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