Meta’s Llama AI family reached 1 billion downloads by March 2025, a 53% increase since December. The models face legal scrutiny and competition but underpin Meta’s $80B AI investment.
Synthesia, an AI video platform, raised $180M in funding, doubling its valuation to $2.1B. Its focus on multilingual avatars drives market demand.
China’s restriction on rare minerals critical for semiconductors and clean energy underscores its dominance in global supply chains. The move heightens US-China trade tensions and threatens industries from defense to EV production.
Microsoft has officially launched its AI-powered design tool, Designer App, for Windows, iOS, and Android, making it widely accessible.
