Welcome to this week's exploration of the ever evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. From exciting breakthroughs to thought-provoking conversations, here are some interesting topics to keep you in the loop. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or just curious about how this technology is transforming our world, there is something here for you.

Top News of the week

• Sora, video generator available from OpenAI - https://openai.com/index/sora-is-here/​
• Reddit’s AI search tool searches answers directly from the Reddit platform without using Google - https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/9/24314445/reddit-answers-ai-powered-search-tool​
• Automattic acquires AI Comany ‘WPAI’ - https://wptavern.com/automattic-acquires-ai-company-wpai​
• Robotic Watchdog in Atlanta - https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ai-powered-crimefighting-dog-beth-patrols-atlanta-apartment-complex​
• Apple launches ChatGPT integration with Siri - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/11/apple-launches-its-chatgpt-integration-with-siri.html​
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Industry Updates

Education

• Courses that can help your career - https://www.linkedin.com/business/learning/blog/career-success-tips/building-ai-skills​
• 35 AI courses available for free - https://mashable.com/article/free-ai-courses-dec-2024​
• ChatGPT foundations for K-12 educators - https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2024/12/11/free-k-12-ai-course-teachers/​
• ASU course encouraging students to think critically about AI - https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/asu-course-aims-to-empower-students-to-think-critically-about-ai​

Healthcare

• AI in clinical care - https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/8-key-insights-advancing-ai-clinical-care​
• Google announces open foundation models for health - https://www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2024/12/11/google-announces-open-foundation-models-health​

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Web Design & Development

• State of the developer Ecosystem in 2024 - https://blog.jetbrains.com/team/2024/12/11/the-state-of-developer-ecosystem-2024-unveiling-current-developer-trends-the-unstoppable-rise-of-ai-adoption-leading-languages-and-impact-on-developer-experience/​
• AI agents to automate non coding dev work - https://thenewstack.io/gitlab-uses-ai-agents-to-automate-non-coding-dev-work/​

Finance

• How AI is revolutionizing our financial future - https://medium.com/@KKGCConcept/from-saving-smarter-to-earning-faster-how-ai-is-revolutionizing-your-financial-future-d10d6e43d2fd​
• Is AI critical to success in financial services? - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nearly-8-10-financial-services-110000768.html​

Business

• How Generative AI improves supply chain management - https://hbr.org/2025/01/how-generative-ai-improves-supply-chain-management​
• Interesting read if you are thinking about building an AI startup - https://customerthink.com/in-the-bubble-naming-an-ai-startup-in-2025/​
• Is the ChatGPT pro plan worth it for Freelancers? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/12/11/is-chatgpts-200-pro-plan-worth-it-for-freelancers-in-2025/​
• 5 ChatGPT prompts to be more productive - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2024/12/11/5-chatgpt-prompts-for-productivity-on-a-whole-new-level/​
• Implementing AI assistants in your business - https://www.netguru.com/blog/ai-integration​

Responsible AI Spotlight

• How AI is invading Journalism - https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/09/artificial-intelligence-local-news-oregon-ashland/​
• Who is responsible when AI breaks the law - https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/who-is-responsible-when-ai-breaks-the-law​
• Impact of AI regulations - https://www.dice.com/career-advice/how-will-regulations-impact-your-current-and-future-ai-plans​
• EU's New Rules Clarify AI Liability for Consumer Damages - https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/eus-new-rules-streamline-ai-liability-for-consumer-damages​
• Exploring the challenges of AI regulation - https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fcd5b5b3-2875-4c8a-8abe-77a3c762ded3​

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That’s a wrap for this week’s AI news! The world of artificial intelligence is evolving faster than ever, and there’s always more to explore. What are your thoughts on these updates? Let me know in the comments or reach out—I’d love to hear from you!

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