Recent advancements and vulnerabilities in AI are highlighted, including the release of the powerful open-source DeepSeek V3 model and Elon Musk's xAI securing $6 billion in funding. A study reveals the surprising ease of jailbreaking large language models (LLMs) using a simple algorithm, underscoring ongoing challenges in AI safety. Further news includes Instagram's planned integration of AI video editing and various other AI tools and developments, such as an AI-powered private jet booking service and an AI artist generating millions in auction sales. Finally, several recent AI-related outages and acquisitions are also noted.