Siri’s AI Makeover Delayed

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WHAT YOU’LL READ TODAY

• AI Watermark Removal

• SoftBank’s Sharp Deal

• Siri’s AI Makeover Delayed

• China Tightens Watch on DeepSeek

• Popular AI Tools

• Today’s Prompt and more

AI Watermark Removal

Google's new AI model is being used to remove watermarks from images, raising concerns about copyright and digital art protection. Critics argue this could increase misuse and harm content creators. Read more.

SoftBank’s Sharp Deal

SoftBank acquired a $676 million old Sharp plant in Japan to support its collaboration with OpenAI. The facility will focus on AI chip production and data center infrastructure. Read more.

Echo Cloud Storage

Amazon announced that starting March 28, all Echo voice recordings will be automatically sent to the cloud. Users can manage privacy settings through the Alexa app. Read more.

Siri’s AI Makeover Delayed

Apple’s long-awaited AI upgrades for Siri have reportedly hit a roadblock, causing delays in the rollout. Robby Walker, Apple’s VP of Siri and Speech, confirmed that key features designed to make Siri more conversational and capable will now arrive later than expected.

The delay stems from technical challenges in integrating on-device AI with cloud processing, which Apple is aiming to perfect before release. These upgrades are expected to significantly improve Siri’s ability to handle complex requests and natural conversations.

China Tightens Watch on DeepSeek

China is reportedly increasing its scrutiny over DeepSeek, an AI company developing advanced language models. The heightened monitoring reflects concerns over data privacy, national security, and AI's potential influence on public information. DeepSeek’s growing capabilities have drawn attention from regulators seeking to align AI development with state policies and ensure compliance with strict government guidelines.

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That’s a wrap! Stay ahead with the latest in AI—smarter insights today for bigger wins tomorrow. See you in the next issue!