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Good morning! Today is Monday, May 5, 2025.

We have some exciting AI news today: Apple is partnering with Anthropic to develop an AI-powered coding platform, and Tether is unveiling plans for a decentralized network of AI agents.

1. Apple and Anthropic Team Up to Build AI-Powered Coding Assistant

Apple is reportedly partnering with Anthropic to develop a new AI coding platform based on Xcode that can write, edit, and test code for developers using Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model. Internally dubbed a "vibe-coding" tool, the project is currently intended for Apple’s own use, but a public release hasn’t been ruled out. This move adds Anthropic to Apple’s growing AI partner network, alongside OpenAI and potentially Google, as the tech giant races to integrate more generative AI across its ecosystem.

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2. Tether Unveils Open-Source AI Platform for Peer-to-Peer Agent Networks

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has announced Tether AI, a new open-source AI runtime designed to run on any device, integrate crypto payments, and support a decentralized network of AI agents. Built without API keys or central points of failure, the system will leverage Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK) to enable peer-to-peer USDT and Bitcoin transactions. Tether AI is positioned as a modular, crypto-native alternative to traditional AI platforms, aiming to create a global, unstoppable network of autonomous agents.

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3. US Copyright Office Approves 1,000 AI-Assisted Works — But There’s a Catch

The US Copyright Office has now granted protection to over 1,000 works containing AI-generated elements, but only when humans remain the core creative force. The agency clarifies that AI can assist with expression—like helping Randy Travis record a song after his stroke using a cloned voice—but full copyright won’t be given to works where AI replaces human creativity. This signals growing legal clarity as AI-powered music, art, and media enter the mainstream, but it won’t settle the ongoing debate over authorship, originality, and ownership in the age of generative tools.

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4. ‘Vibe Coding’ App Cursor Soars to $9B Valuation After $900M Funding Round

Anysphere, the startup behind the wildly popular AI coding assistant Cursor, has raised $900 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to a staggering $9 billion. Backed by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, Cursor has become a favorite among developers for its ability to generate nearly a billion lines of code daily using natural language prompts — a style dubbed “vibe coding.” Despite concerns over inflated AI valuations, Cursor’s explosive revenue growth and adoption by major companies like Stripe and OpenAI signal the growing demand for AI tools that supercharge productivity.

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5. Google Expands AI Training Across Asia Pacific With $12M Boost

Google.org is ramping up efforts to prepare Asia Pacific's workforce for the AI era by expanding its AI Opportunity Fund with an additional $12 million. The funding will support 49 social impact organizations selected by AVPN to deliver localized AI training to underserved communities — from rural entrepreneurs in India to caregivers in Japan. With the goal of training 720,000 workers and 100,000 small businesses, the initiative aims to bridge the region’s AI skills gap and ensure inclusive access to future job opportunities in an increasingly AI-powered economy.

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6. UAE Makes AI Education Mandatory from Age 4 in Public Schools

Starting next academic year, all government schools in the UAE will introduce artificial intelligence as a core subject from kindergarten through grade 12. Announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the new curriculum aims to equip students with a deep technical and ethical understanding of AI, including concepts like algorithms, bias, and real-world applications. Tailored for different age groups, the program reflects the UAE's broader vision to become a global AI leader while preparing future generations for an increasingly tech-driven world.

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Stay tuned for more updates, and have a fantastic day!

Best,
Zephyr