Harvard Is releasing a massive free AI training dataset funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

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1. Harvard Is releasing a massive free AI training dataset funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

With funding from Microsoft and OpenAI, the university’s Institutional Data Initiative (IDI) is releasing a dataset for training AI that contains nearly one million public-domain books — around five times larger than the controversial Books3 dataset.

The aim is to “level the playing field” for smaller AI developers who don’t have access to the massive datasets used by tech giants, according to IDI executive director Greg Leppert.

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2. iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 updates arrive today with image and emoji generation

Apple is set to release iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates, including new AI features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Image Wand, and ChatGPT integration. The updates also include bug fixes, security improvements, and improvements for various apps.

Apple Intelligence features will be available in the coming months, with Siri improvements and more conversational Siri. All updates require recent iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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3. Kate Bush joins campaign against AI using artists’ work without permission

Kate Bush has signed a petition urging ministers to protect artists from AI using their copyrighted works. The petition, signed by over 36,000 creatives, states that unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works.

The issue emerged after Sir Paul McCartney joined calls for laws to stop mass copyright theft by generative AI companies. Tech UK, an industry lobby group, calls for a more open market to enable firms to use copyrighted data and make payments.

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4. Jarvis, Google's web-browsing AI, is now officially known as Project Mariner

Google has unveiled Project Mariner, an AI agent that can navigate within a web browser. Mariner is an experimental Chrome extension currently available to select trusted testers. The tool can automate certain rote tasks, such as finding contact information for four outdoor companies. Mariner takes close to 12 minutes to complete a task.

The project is similar to Google's previous project, Project Jarvis, which was designed to assist with tasks like booking flights. Anthropic has also introduced a similar feature for its Claude AI, which can use a wide range of standard tools and software programs designed for people.

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5. Pin thinks AI can fix recruitment’s biggest problems — and it has the numbers to prove it

Pin, an AI-powered recruitment platform, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Expa Ventures. The platform automates candidate sourcing and engagement, reducing time-to-hire by precisely matching candidates to job requirements. Pin has already signed over 600 customers nationwide and 300 new ones since its October launch.

The funding comes amid growing demand for AI-powered hiring solutions as companies struggle with inefficient recruitment processes. Pin plans to use the funding to expand its AI capabilities and launch new features.

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