AI🌈Tuesday Buzz: Apple’s AI Mail, Trump’s AI Repeal, and DeepSeek’s Big Win

The world of AI is buzzing with groundbreaking updates! From Apple’s AI-powered Mail app set to revolutionize Macs and iPads this April, to President Trump repealing Biden’s AI executive order, the tech landscape is shifting fast. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, tempers the excitement around AGI breakthroughs, while the new DeepSeek model outshines OpenAI's o1 on critical benchmarks. Dive into today’s highlights and discover how these developments could shape the future of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for all the details!

1. Apple’s AI-powered Mail app launches on Macs/iPads this April

Apple is set to revolutionize the Mac experience with macOS Sequoia 15.4, launching this April. The update introduces Apple Intelligence to the Mail app, offering AI-powered features like prioritizing, categorizing, and summarizing emails for streamlined inbox management. Already available on iOS and iPadOS, this upgrade brings a sleek new design, showcasing email categories at the top of your inbox, while smartly sorting important messages, transactions, updates, and promotions. Apple Intelligence tools, including email summarization, will enhance productivity for all M-series Mac users, including the new M4 MacBook Pro. Get ready for a smarter, faster Mac workflow!

Huge Apple Intelligence upgrade expected for Mail as part of macOS Sequoia 15.4 free update

Apple Intelligence-powered Mail on Mac

TechRadarJohn-Anthony Disotto

2. Trump repeals Biden’s AI executive order

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order by former President Joe Biden that aimed to address AI risks to consumers, workers, and national security. Biden’s order required AI developers to share safety test results with the government and outlined standards to mitigate flaws like bias in AI models. Critics argued the policy imposed excessive burdens and risked exposing trade secrets. Trump, during his campaign, vowed to implement policies supporting AI development grounded in free speech and human flourishing but provided few details. The repeal signals a shift in the U.S. approach to AI regulation.

President Trump repeals Biden’s AI executive order | TechCrunch

President Trump has revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Biden that sought to reduce the potential risks AI poses.

TechCrunchKyle Wiggers

3. OpenAI’s Altman curbs AGI breakthrough hype

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for a reality check on the hype surrounding artificial general intelligence (AGI), urging people to “cut expectations by 100x.” After weeks of bold predictions and cryptic teasers about OpenAI’s upcoming model, o3, Altman clarified that AGI isn’t on the immediate horizon. This contrasts with his recent statements about AGI's transformative potential, including predictions of superintelligence within "a few thousand days." While the AI community buzzed with excitement, experts remain skeptical, citing evolving AGI definitions and unmet expectations. Altman promised "cool stuff" in the pipeline but confirmed AGI-level capabilities are far from reality.

OpenAI’s Altman Slams Brakes on o3 Hype After Weeks of Teasing AGI Breakthrough - Decrypt

“Cut your expectations by 100x,” says Sam Altman, who also recently predicted superintelligence was just “a few thousand days” away

DecryptJose Antonio Lanz

4. DeepSeek outshines OpenAI’s o1 in benchmarks

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has unveiled R1, a 671-billion-parameter reasoning model that rivals OpenAI's o1 in key benchmarks such as AIME, MATH-500, and SWE-bench Verified. The model excels in tasks like math, science, and programming by effectively fact-checking itself for higher reliability, although it requires slightly longer processing times. Scalable, "distilled" versions of R1, ranging from 1.5 billion to 70 billion parameters, can even run on laptops, while the full version is accessible via API at prices 90–95% cheaper than OpenAI's o1. However, R1 faces restrictions under Chinese regulations, avoiding politically sensitive topics. As U.S. export rules tighten, R1 underscores China's growing AI capabilities, with labs like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Kimi challenging global competitors.

DeepSeek Model Outperforms OpenAI’s o1 on Key Benchmarks

DeepSeek reveals its reasoning model beats OpenAI’s o1 on specific benchmarks, showcasing AI performance and reasoning advancements.

MediumTechAmerica

As the AI landscape evolves at lightning speed, today’s updates highlight the dynamic changes shaping our world. From Apple’s AI innovations to groundbreaking model performances, the future is unfolding before our eyes. Whether it’s game-changing tech or bold policy shifts, staying informed is essential to keeping up with this fast-paced industry. Together, let’s navigate the AI revolution!

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