- @cognition , a startup backed by Peter Thiel, seeks a $2 billion valuation in its funding round for its #AI coding tool. - This would mark a nearly sixfold increase in valuation within weeks, reflecting the current AI frenzy in investment. - The startup's product, Devin,

- Yum Brands is focusing on AI-powered fast-food for Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. - Joe Park, Yum's chief digital and technology officer, is leading the investment in technology and automation. - About 45% of Yum's sales are digital. - The company aims for an AI-first approach

- Deepfakes pose a significant threat to the financial sector, with bad actors using generative #AI to create convincing fake audio and images. - Financial institutions, including banks, are particularly vulnerable to deepfake attacks. - OpenAI has developed technology capable

- Elon Musk is increasing compensation for Tesla 's AI engineers to prevent them from being poached by competitors like OpenAI. - Musk referred to the competition for AI engineers as "the craziest talent war" he has ever seen. - Silicon Valley's talent wars have intensified