Howdy again. It’s Barsee, and welcome back to AI Valley.

Another day, another AI adventure.

Today’s climb through the Valley reveals:

• OpenAI requests US to let it use copyrighted material

• Nvidia's next chips are named after Vera Rubin

• Oracle launches agentic AI to combat financial crime

• Plus trending AI tools, posts, and resources

Let’s dive into the Valley of AI…

PEAK OF THE DAY

OpenAI requests US to let it freely use copyrighted material for AI training

On Thursday, OpenAI submitted a proposal to the U.S. government seeking relief from inconsistent state regulations that could hurt U.S. competitiveness against China, where AI companies face fewer regulatory barriers and have greater access to data.

Here's what you need to know:

• In its 15-page document, OpenAI proposes regulating AI companies at the federal level to prevent inconsistencies from varying state laws, making it easier for U.S. startups to innovate and compete globally. In return, it suggests that AI firms voluntarily share their models with the federal government.

• This proposal is part of its response to a public input request from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in February. This comes after President Trump revoked Biden’s executive order on AI and directed the science office to create an “AI Action Plan” by July to maintain U.S. dominance in the field.

• Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s vice president of global affairs, recommends that the U.S. AI Safety Institute could act as a bridge between the government and private AI firms, helping companies navigate regulatory challenges while ensuring safety.

• OpenAI urges the U.S. to promote the "freedom to learn" and ensure AI models can access copyrighted materials under fair use provisions. This approach would provide developers with the data needed for innovation while respecting intellectual property rights.

• They are also calling for the government to "modernize" the approval process for AI tools by creating a faster, criteria-based system. It says this change could help new AI services reach federal agencies up to 12 months sooner than current timelines.

• In its submission, OpenAI described DeepSeek as a "state-subsidized" and "state-controlled" competitor and recommended the government consider banning its models along with those from other Chinese AI firms.

Why it matters: 

OpenAI's push for streamlined regulations reflects broader concerns in the AI industry about staying competitive in a world where regulations are rapidly evolving. Without clear and consistent policies, U.S. companies risk falling behind in innovation, especially as countries like China continue advancing with fewer regulatory hurdles.

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VALLEY VIEW

Nvidia's next chips are named after Vera Rubin, astronomer who discovered dark matter

Nvidia has a tradition of naming its GPU architectures after renowned scientists, with many recent ones honoring pioneering women in science. Its next major AI chip platform is named after Vera Rubin, the American astronomer whose work was instrumental in uncovering the mysteries of dark matter. Since 1998, Nvidia has quietly paid tribute to scientific legends through its naming conventions, never officially explaining the practice or highlighting its focus on diversity. Yet, these names stand as some of the most visible nods to inclusivity in the tech industry.

Xbox unveils an AI-powered 'ultimate gaming sidekick'

Microsoft has introduced "Copilot for Gaming," a voice-based AI assistant designed to support players in real-time with personalized tips and insights. Powered by Microsoft's AI technology, it offers guidance through natural conversation, answering questions, completing tasks, and even playfully criticizing poor performance. The feature will first launch for testing through the Xbox Insider program on mobile devices, with plans to expand to other platforms.

DeepSeek focuses on research over revenue in contrast to Silicon Valley

Deepseek founder Liang Wenfeng has chosen to focus on advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than pursuing aggressive commercialization. Despite reaching profitability, the company is avoiding external investments to maintain independence and prioritize innovation. This approach allows DeepSeek to focus on improving its AI capabilities and encouraging collaboration without market pressures.

Sesame Labs open-sources realistic conversational speech model 

Sesame AI has launched CSM-B, the base model behind its highly realistic voice assistant, Maya. Trained on 1 million hours of data, CSM-B generates lifelike speech with natural breaths and pauses. Users have noted that cloning their voice using the Hugging Face demo takes less than a minute, highlighting its fast performance. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, CSM-B is available for commercial use with minimal restrictions.

Oracle launches agentic AI to combat financial crime 

Oracle has introduced agentic AI tools within its Investigation Hub Cloud Service to help financial institutions detect and prevent financial crimes more efficiently. These AI agents automate tasks such as analyzing suspicious activities, matching customer data with sanction lists, and generating detailed reports to assist human investigators.

TRENDING TOOLS

1. Bolt x Figma > A new integration to Bolt AI that turns Figma designs into production-ready apps in one click.

2. Reworked > Your AI co-pilot to create robust web scraping code.

3. Eddie AI 2.0 > An AI assistant that automates footage organization, rough cuts, and multicam editing for faster video creation.

4. Guse > A spreadsheet that automates data analysis, generates formulas, and provides actionable insights.

THINK PIECES / BRAIN BOOST

• The future of AI isn't the model - it's the system.

• Will the future of software development run on AI vibe coding?

• Speaking things into existence using AI.

• Everything you need to know about MCP (for beginners).

• How AI changes critical thinking: new Microsoft research findings.

• The political economy of Manus AI.

• China's AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere from cars, phones, even hospitals

• 5 quick ways to tweak your AI use for better results.

• Spreading AI-generated content could lead to expensive fines.

VALLEY GEMS

1/ Blender MCP now allows Claude to talk directly to Blender and build amazing things.

2/ This AI makes everything so much easier, no more wasting hours on Photoshop. Here’s the link to its Huggingface.

3/ AI phone agent realizes it is talking to a parrot.

4/ Humanoid robots can now ride bicycles with ease.

5/ A robotic bird that leaps into the air, effortlessly jumping, walking, and hopping over obstacles.

SUNSET IN THE VALLEY

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