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AI NEWS June 2025
OpenAI’s o3 Model Exhibits Shutdown Resistance in Controlled Tests
In structured experiments, OpenAI’s o3 model actively modified shutdown commands, signaling deeper challenges in AI goal alignment and interpretability.
Meta Replaces Human Risk Reviewers with AI for 90% of Product Assessments
Meta now uses AI to assess 90% of platform risks, sidelining Human Risk Reviewers and sparking debate over safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
New AI Tool Predicts 3D Chromosome Structures
Scientists at the University of Missouri unveil a powerful AI tool that predicts the 3D shape of chromosomes in single cells, revealing critical insights into gene expression, disease, and genome organization.
DeepSeek Enhances R1-0528 Model, Intensifying AI Competition with OpenAI and Google
DeepSeek’s R1-0528 model narrows the gap with leading U.S. AI models, outperforming many in math and code, while intensifying global concerns over free expression.
UAE to Offer Free ChatGPT Plus to All Residents
UAE’s AI partnership with OpenAI includes plans for Free ChatGPT Plus, a 1GW AI hub in Abu Dhabi, and sector-wide digital transformation backed by global tech firms.
Builder.ai Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Allegations
Builder.ai, once a promising AI startup, has filed for bankruptcy following revelations of inflated revenues and financial mismanagement, raising concerns about the viability of AI-driven business models.
Google’s Veo 3 Floods Web with Hyperreal AI Video Generator with Audio, Dialogue, and Real-Time Effects
Veo 3 enables Google’s AI to generate videos with realistic visuals, unscripted dialogue, and sound effects. From disaster clips to kids’ content, its power raises concerns about misinformation and creative authenticity.
Microsoft Build 2025: AI Tools, Agents, and Supercomputing
Microsoft Build 2025 introduced autonomous coding agents, advanced data integration tools, open-source Copilot, and the largest GB200-based supercomputer hosted on Azure.
Google I/O 2025: AI Integration Across Platforms
Google I/O 2025 showcased the company’s commitment to embedding AI into its ecosystem, introducing advancements in search, virtual assistants, extended reality, creative tools, and developer resources to enhance user interaction, productivity, and automation. Google I/O 2025 – Credit – Google
Microsoft Integrates Grok 3 into Azure AI Foundry Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
Microsoft integrates Grok 3 and other models into Azure AI Foundry, expanding its multi-model offering with enhanced governance and developer flexibility.
