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Apple's New iPad Air, Job Concerns, and Global Innovations - 5.03.2025


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Welcome to CHAIN, your daily briefing on the fast-paced world of AI technology. Every day, we bring you the most important updates on the transformative revolution unfolding right now.
Let’s dive into today’s top stories.
Apple has unveiled its new iPad Air, now powered by the M3 chip with AI capabilities, such as interactive features akin to ChatGPT. The new models are priced at $599 and $799, with pre-orders starting Tuesday and deliveries beginning March 12. Meanwhile, concerns grow as the Trump administration's repeal of AI safety regulations potentially jeopardizes U.S. workers, with experts warning of job degradation from AI deployment.
In Australia, the NRMA’s Manly Fast Ferry has adopted the AI-driven Hullbot underwater cleaning system, achieving a 13% cut in diesel consumption and emissions, boosting its sustainability agenda. Closer to home, Minnesota is considering bipartisan legislation to ban AI tools that create explicit images without consent, responding to growing concerns over nonconsensual pornography.
Companies like ServiceNow are increasingly integrating AI agents to streamline customer support, reducing resolution times significantly. This trend highlights the industry's shift toward automation, as evidenced by CoreWeave's IPO filing and Anthropic’s $3.5 billion funding round, signaling a surge in AI investment.
The rise of AI coding tools, including GitHub Copilot, promises to enhance software development efficiency but raises concerns about their impact on entry-level jobs, shifting demanded skills towards problem-solving and communication. Meanwhile, as generative AI technologies advance, debates over copyright laws intensify, with calls for fair compensation for creators whose content fuels AI models.
On the global stage, China has pledged to enhance its support for AI and innovative technologies across various sectors. Lastly, Nvidia-backed CoreWeave is set to acquire Weights & Biases, a move intended to enhance its cloud offerings ahead of its IPO.

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