Weekly bulletin from AIport, issue #48

Hello and welcome to the latest issue of the AI Bulletin! This week, we bring you another curated selection of the most significant machine learning developments from around the globe, arranged chronologically. As always, we appreciate your likes, comments, and subscriptions — they mean a lot to us. Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you next Friday!

North America

• In Alberta, Canada, the indigenous population raises concerns over plans to build the world’s largest AI data center on the traditional territory of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

• Nature publishes an article authored by Meta’s Seamless Communication team, showcasing a new AI model capable of translating over 100 languages: MIT Technology Review takes a closer look.

• Match Group’s Hinge introduces AI-powered Prompt Feedback, a personalized coaching feature designed to help users craft better ice-breakers. Don’t miss our recent deep dive on AI in dating apps.

• Texas-based Colossal Biosciences reaches a $10 billion valuation after the latest funding round, advancing its mission to revive the extinct woolly mammoth using AI-powered molecular genetics.

• AI powerhouse Cerebras Systems teams up with Mayo Clinic to launch a genomic foundation model for diagnosing and treating arthritis.

Europe

• Paris-based Mistral partners with Agence France-Presse (AFP) to enhance the accuracy of news-related responses provided by Le Chat, the company’s AI bot.

• Transportation authorities in Switzerland select Guangzhou-based WeRide for an AI-enabled autonomous driving pilot project across four municipalities in the Furttal region.

• The UK government unveils its AI Opportunities Action Plan, detailing a vision for AI adoption and strategies to drive economic growth nationwide.

Asia

• Israel-based Botika secures additional funding and launches an iOS app to advance the use of AI-generated fashion models in retail.

• Sarvam AI is currently in discussions with the Indian government to develop a sovereign LLM for the multitude of languages spoken across the nation.

• China’s MiniMax, backed by Tencent and Alibaba, releases more AI solutions and goes open-source, with some of the startup’s expertise already finding its way into Japan’s manga industry: France 24 reports.

Africa

• The Kenyan government posts a preliminary draft of its National AI Strategy 2025-2030, focused on regulating machine learning technologies and mitigating risks of malicious use.

Atlantica

• Bermuda-based Relm Holdings rolls out three digital insurance policies tailored to AI providers and companies integrating AI into their business operations.

Australia

• The Australian Open announces a partnership with Melbourne-based Infosys Topaz, launching a controversial AI-backed Nintendo Wii-style broadcast of tennis matches on YouTube: here’s a video recap from Australian Community Media.