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Bill Gates: AI Reshaping the Job Landscape, Three Professions Hard to Replace

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently offered insightful perspectives on AI's impact on work. Gates argues that work isn't an inherent human purpose, but a product of scarcity, fundamentally relying on human intelligence to provide diverse services. He envisions an AI revolution transforming traditional industries within a decade. In healthcare and education, AI systems are projected to handle over 80% of routine diagnoses, drug development, and knowledge dissemination. AI's precise algorithms and continuous operation enable it to not only...

DeepSeek and Tsinghua University Joint Research: Innovative Reward Model Inference Method Improves Scalability

Researchers from DeepSeek and Tsinghua University recently published a new paper exploring scaling methods for reward model inference, seemingly advancing DeepSeek R2. Reinforcement learning is widely used in the large-scale post-training phase of large language models, but faces the challenge of obtaining accurate reward signals for these models. The researchers found that using pointwise generative reward modeling (GRM) improves model adaptability and scalability during inference. To this end, they propose Self-Principle Calibration Tuning (SPCT) learning.

Microsoft CTO Predicts 95% of Code Will Be AI-Generated by 2030, Shifting Developer Roles

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, has boldly predicted that by 2030, as much as 95% of programming code will be generated by artificial intelligence. However, he clarified that this doesn't signify the end of human involvement in software engineering. Scott explained that this doesn't mean AI is doing the software engineering work; the authors will still be human. It creates another layer of abstraction, as we transition from 'input masters' (programming languages) to 'prompt masters' (AI coordinators).

NotebookLM Launches New Feature: Discover Sources - Revolutionizing Information Gathering and Research

OpenAI Urges UK to Develop Forward-Looking Copyright Policy to Boost AI Development

OpenAI submitted a consultation response to the UK Parliament's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on AI and copyright, highlighting the importance of policies that foster innovation and aim to establish the UK as a European leader in AI. OpenAI expressed its eagerness to collaborate with the UK government, Parliament, and copyright holders to find solutions that balance the interests of all parties. OpenAI believes that while laws are national, technological advancements are borderless. To ensure the UK's competitiveness in AI, clear and innovation-friendly regulations are urgently needed.

Meta's VP of AI Research, Joelle Pineau, to Depart

Joelle Pineau, Meta's Vice President of AI Research, announced on Tuesday via Facebook that she plans to leave the company in May. A highly respected leader within Meta's AI research lab (FAIR) for over two years, she oversaw the company's innovation and development in AI. Pineau's departure comes at a crucial time for Meta, as the company plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI by 2025.

UK Think Tank Urges Relaxing AI Copyright Laws to Preserve Transatlantic Ties

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI), a think tank founded by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, has published a report recommending that the UK relax copyright laws for AI companies to facilitate the development of new products. The report suggests that stricter copyright measures could strain UK-US relations, particularly given the looming threat of US tariffs on British goods. Image credit: Image generated by AI, using Midjourney.

Meta AI Research Lead Joelle Pineau to Depart; $65B Investment Plan Continues

Joelle Pineau, VP of Meta AI Research, announced on Tuesday via a Facebook post that she will be leaving her position at Meta in May. Pineau has served as the head of Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab for the past two years, leading the lab's cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence. FAIR is a core internal research team at Meta, led by renowned scientist Yann LeCun. Pineau's departure comes as Meta...

OpenAI Quietly Launches OpenAI Academy, Offering Free AI Education Resources

Today, OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, quietly launched a new educational platform—OpenAI Academy—without widespread publicity. This move is seen as a significant step by OpenAI in promoting the popularization of AI education and skills training, aiming to provide free, high-quality learning resources to global users. According to the latest news, the OpenAI Academy is now live and offers a wealth of content, including video courses and events.

Guangdong Unveils New Policies to Boost AI and Robotics Industries: Driving AI+ and Robotics+ Innovation

On April 1st, the Guangdong Provincial Government held a press conference in Guangzhou to announce the "Several Policy Measures to Promote the Innovative Development of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry in Guangdong Province" (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy Measures"), officially unveiling a series of support policies aimed at accelerating the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics industries. The conference revealed that Guangdong will focus on creating typical application scenarios, concentrating on the deep integration of AI and robotics in key areas, and fully launching the "AI+" and "Robotics+" action plans. This policy not only highlights Guangdong's commitment to emerging technologies...