This week's AI news includes a growing trust gap between AI experts and the public, with experts being far more optimistic about AI's benefits. Google is using AI to reimagine 'The Wizard of Oz' for the Las Vegas Sphere, enhancing the film to 16K resolution. China is outpacing the US in robotics, driven by strong government support and manufacturing capabilities. Anysphere's AI coding assistant, Cursor, has reached one million users, achieving rapid revenue growth without marketing spend.
Synthesia is partnering with Shutterstock to train its AI models for more realistic avatars. However, European open-source startups are lagging behind their US counterparts in funding and market presence. The concept of 'vibe coding,' using AI to assist in software development, is gaining traction, with Amazon execs predicting it's here to stay. Finally, AI is being used to create personalised romantic content, but also, more worryingly, in 'romance scam factories'.
These developments highlight AI's increasing integration into various sectors, from entertainment and software development to personal relationships, while also raising concerns about public perception, market competitiveness, and ethical implications.