Innovation, Regulation, and Milestones
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What if AI could reshape global power dynamics overnight??
This week, a Chinese startup called DeepSeek sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley with its groundbreaking AI model. From quantum leaps to historical firsts, we’re unpacking the stories you need to know.
“2025 will be the year of AI—agile, adaptable, and transformative.” – Julia Graham, Airmic CEO.
?? EU’s AI Act Goes Live
This week, the EU’s AI Act took effect, marking the first major step in regulating high-risk AI systems like facial recognition and predictive policing. The rules aim to balance innovation with ethical guardrails, requiring transparency for AI-generated content and banning manipulative practices. Companies now face stricter accountability, while startups get support through AI Factories and funding initiatives.
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?? This Week in History: February 3
1984: The First Untethered Spacewalk
On this day, NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless floated freely in space using a jetpack, untethered from the Space Shuttle Challenger. His iconic “giant leap” revolutionized extravehicular missions, proving humans could maneuver independently in orbit. The tech behind his nitrogen-propelled Manned Maneuvering Unit paved the way for modern satellite repairs and deep-space exploration.
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?? Under the Tech Hood: Why the EU’s AI Guidelines Matter
The EU’s new AI guidelines aren’t just about restrictions. They clarify banned uses (like social scoring) and offer frameworks for trustworthy AI development. For example, the “digital twin” tech acquired by Accenture lets banks simulate legacy systems before modernization, a safer path to innovation.
?? Interesting Fact: The Birth of Paper Money
Did you know Massachusetts issued America’s first paper currency in 1690? Faced with a coin shortage, the colony printed “bills of credit” to pay soldiers during King William’s War. These early notes, backed by future tax revenues, sparked a financial revolution though skeptics called them “a temporary illusion”. Today, digital currencies continue the legacy of reimagining value.
That’s all for now!
We covered AI regulations, spacewalk milestones, and the quiet rise of IoT satellites.
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Till next time, stay connected,
Iliana & the Apiro Data team
Top Voice | Humanizing Technology, Empowering Leaders, Transforming Businesses | AI, IoT Technologist & Business Strategist | Turning Complexity into Opportunity | Speaker
3 周The EU AI act went into effect on Feb 2nd… with all the hype around DeepSeek, it’s almost flying under the radar. If you using AI and creating system with AI it’s advisable that you brush up on what it means for you and your business.