AI This Week

A groundbreaking study has shown advanced AI models passing the CFA Level III exam in minutes. The research, conducted by NYU Stern School of Business and GoodFin, tested 23 language models on mock exams. Several AI models, including those from OpenAI and Google, achieved passing scores above 65%. This development raises questions about the future role of human financial advisors and the value of the CFA credential. While AI demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, experts stress that human judgment and interpersonal skills remain essential in the financial industry.

Meta is rolling out an AI dating assistant for Facebook Dating that helps users refine matches based on prompts like “find me someone in tech in Brooklyn,” and cuts down on endless swiping with a feature called Meet Cute that delivers surprise matches weekly. The initiative aims to personalize and simplify the dating experience, especially for younger users. Meta also revealed growth metrics: among adults 18–29, matches have increased 10% year over year. This launch comes amid industry competition and growing investment in AI by rivals like Match Group.

Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI while supplying the company with data center chips. This partnership links two major players in the artificial intelligence industry. The deal involves non-voting shares for Nvidia and chip purchases for OpenAI, potentially raising antitrust concerns. The agreement aims to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems for OpenAI, with the first gigawatt expected in late 2026. This collaboration highlights the increasing overlap of interests among tech giants developing advanced AI systems.

AI-driven R&B act Xania Monet — the creation of poet and designer Telisha “Nikki” Jones of Olive Branch, Miss. — has sparked a bidding war and signed a multimillion-dollar agreement with Hallwood Media, led by former Interscope executive Neil Jacobson. Labels linked to the majors hesitated because Monet’s music uses Suno, which faces a copyright suit from major record companies, yet one major still bid as offers climbed to $3 million. Monet debuted at No. 25 on Emerging Artists and No. 21 on Hot Gospel Songs with Let Go, Let God. How Was I Supposed to Know hit No. 1 on R&B Digital Song Sales. Her catalog totals 9.8 million U.S. streams, 5.4 million last week, per Luminate.

Google announced new generative AI features built into Chrome for desktop. Tab Organizer suggests smart groups and names to tame overflowing tabs. Create with AI lets users generate custom browser themes from plain-language prompts about subject, mood, and style. Help me write brings AI drafting and rewriting to any text box on the web, using page context to keep suggestions relevant. The rollout starts for signed‑in users in the U.S., in English, on Chrome for Mac and Windows. Users can go to Settings and switch on the Experimental AI section to try these tools. Google frames this as part of an ongoing series of AI upgrades to everyday browsing.