🧐 Sam Altman Criticizes AGI Hype Sam Altman believes that AGI is overhyped, expressing disappointment over tensions with Elon Musk. 🕹️ DeepMind Launches Genie 2 for Gaming Google’s DeepMind has unveiled Genie 2, an AI model that creates 3D interactive worlds for gaming and robotics. 📹 OpenAI Starts 'Shipmas' with Sora AI OpenAI has announced the start of their 12-day 'shipmas' season with the potential launch of the Sora AI video. 📈 AI Startup Funding Skyrockets 368% Artificial intelligence startup funding has seen a significant increase, rising to $14.5 billion, which is up 368% year-over-year. 📉 Global Venture Funding Sees 13% Drop Global venture capital funding decreased by 13% month-over-month to $28 billion in November. 📱 LATAM Smartphone Shipments Grow 11% LATAM smartphone shipments increased by 11% year-over-year in Q3, primarily driven by 4G models. 🤝 OpenAI Partners with Defense Firm Anduril OpenAI has partnered with defense technology company Anduril to further AI applications. 🛒 TikTok Shop Triples Black Friday Sales TikTok Shop reported a threefold increase in U.S. Black Friday sales, reaching over $100 million. 💰 Mt. Gox Moves $2.4 Billion in Bitcoin Mt. Gox has moved $2.4 billion following Bitcoin reaching the $100,000 milestone. ❤️ Cleerly Secures $106M for Heart AI Cleerly has raised $106 million for AI-based early detection of heart health issues.