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AI, Automation & Innovation: Today Breakthroughs

February 07, 2025

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🔍 Tech Landscape Snapshot: Regulators in the U.S. and Europe are investigating Apple and Google for allegedly stifling competition in their app marketplaces. The focus is on how their policies impact developers and limit consumer choice.

Today New’s Contains of:

  • AI’s Energy Surprise: DeepSeek R1

  • RPLY: AI to End ‘Text Debt’

  • LinkedIn’s AI-Powered Job Hunt

  • GitHub Copilot’s Vision Update

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AI’s Energy Surprise: DeepSeek R1

 

DeepSeek’s latest AI model, R1, trained with far less energy than its U.S. counterparts, has raised concerns for power companies banking on data center demand. The shift toward more efficient AI could reshape energy projections.

RPLY: AI to End ‘Text Debt’

RPLY, a new AI-powered iMessage app, helps users clear unread messages by suggesting replies. Founded by Stanford dropout Molly Cantillon, the app aims to reduce texting anxiety and keep conversations flowing.

LinkedIn’s AI-Powered Job Hunt

LinkedIn is testing an AI tool to refine job searches beyond keyword matching, uncovering roles users might not think to look for. As AI reshapes the web, competitors like OpenAI and Google are also launching similar job-finding tools.

GitHub Copilot’s Vision Update

GitHub’s Copilot now allows users to upload screenshots and diagrams to generate code, interfaces, and alt text. This update makes AI-powered coding more intuitive, eliminating the need for text-based prompts.

🌐 Global Tech Highlights:

  • DeepSeek R1: AI training with less energy disrupts tech and power sectors.

  • RPLY: AI helps clear unread texts and prevent ghosting.

  • LinkedIn AI: Smarter job search beyond keywords.

  • GitHub Copilot: Upload images to generate code.

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