Hey Synapticians,

Mister Musk is offering a few billion—97.4 to be exact—to buy OpenAI. Mister Altman responds with a lot of humor: "Ok, but I'll buy X from you for 9.74 billion."

Back to our side of the Atlantic—France has just announced a major AI plan, which includes 50 billion from the UAE and 20 billion from Canadian firm Brookfield. Announcements are pouring in at the AI Action Summit in Paris, with many focusing on data storage and the infrastructure needed for massive language models… definitely something to keep an eye on.

PS: We were lucky enough to attend last week on the Scientific conference! 😃

Top AI news

1. Elon Musk Offers $97B to Take Over OpenAI
Elon Musk and a team of investors have submitted a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, escalating his ongoing conflict with co-founder Sam Altman. Musk criticizes OpenAI’s shift towards a for-profit model and aims to restore its original open-source mission. His AI company, xAI, is involved in the bid, raising speculation about a potential merger. Altman responded sarcastically, offering to buy Twitter for $9.74 billion. The bid underscores Musk’s broader ambitions in AI and his dissatisfaction with OpenAI’s current direction. OpenAI has yet to officially respond to the offer.

2. France Unveils €109B Investment to Enhance AI Infrastructure
On February 10, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a €109 billion plan to strengthen France's artificial intelligence sector. The initiative emphasizes building AI-optimized data centers, with significant contributions from the United Arab Emirates (up to €50 billion) and Canadian firm Brookfield (€20 billion). Additional investments include €10 billion from Bpifrance and €3 billion from Iliad. French AI company Mistral plans to establish a dedicated data center near Paris. This strategy aims to position France and Europe as leaders in AI, countering substantial investments by the U.S. and China.

3. Lex Friedman - DeepSeek, AI Megaclusters, and the Future of Intelligence
In this episode, Lex Fridman hosts Dylan Patel and Nathan Lambert to discuss AI advancements, DeepSeek, NVIDIA, and China's role in the global AI race. They explore topics like AI megaclusters, GPU export restrictions, espionage, and the future of artificial intelligence. The conversation also covers open-source AI, AGI timelines, and the geopolitical implications of AI development. With insights from industry experts, this episode provides a deep dive into the technological and strategic challenges shaping the future of AI.

Bonus. Generative AI's Impact on Knowledge Workers' Critical Thinking Skills
A recent survey of 319 knowledge workers examined how generative AI tools affect critical thinking. Findings indicate that higher confidence in AI correlates with reduced critical thinking, while greater self-confidence leads to increased critical engagement. The study also notes a shift in critical thinking focus towards information verification, response integration, and task management when using AI. These insights present new challenges and opportunities for designing AI tools that support and enhance critical thinking in professional settings.

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