AI Daily News: Elon Musk's xAI Introduces Controversial Features in Grok Chatbot

Elon Musk's xAI Introduces Controversial Features in Grok Chatbot

Elon Musk's AI company xAI has added features to its chatbot Grok, including 'Ani,' a sexualized anime-style bot accessible even in 'kids mode,' and 'Bad Rudi,' a red panda using vulgar language unless modified. Critics warn these features could foster unhealthy emotional dependencies. This follows a previous incident where Grok shared antisemitic remarks, leading to significant backlash and a temporary disabling of the chatbot. Despite these controversies, xAI secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for advanced AI capabilities. (time.com)

Microsoft Expands AI Integration Across Platforms

At Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella emphasized AI integration across Microsoft platforms. Highlights include the expansion of Copilot AI in Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, featuring autonomous agents and semantic search. Microsoft also introduced new Surface devices, developed its own AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI, and unveiled updates like an open-source Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and improvements to developer tools through GitHub Copilot. (tomsguide.com)

Amazon Deploys One Millionth Warehouse Robot, Launches AI 'DeepFleet'

Amazon announced the deployment of its one-millionth warehouse robot, becoming the world's largest operator of industrial robots. Simultaneously, it launched DeepFleet, an AI 'foundation model' that optimizes robot fleet coordination using generative AI, reducing travel time by 10%. This milestone reflects AI's real-world economic impact, with robots handling logistics and over 700,000 employees upskilled into tech roles. (champaignmagazine.com)

U.S. Senate Removes Federal AI Preemption, Empowering State Regulations

The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to remove federal preemption from a tech bill, allowing states to enforce their own AI regulations, such as deepfake bans and autonomous vehicle rules. This decision empowers states to tailor AI policies to their specific needs, reflecting a decentralized approach to AI governance. (champaignmagazine.com)

Amazon Web Services Develops Cooling Solution for AI Workloads

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has developed the In-Row Heat Exchanger (IRHX) to efficiently cool Nvidia’s energy-intensive graphics processing units (GPUs) used for AI workloads. This innovation allows AWS to scale liquid cooling in existing and new data centers without increasing water usage or floor space demands, addressing growing concerns about AI’s environmental footprint. (shrm.org)