H-FARM EVENTS ON AI

AI UNPLUGGED²

After last year’s great success, AI UNPLUGGED is back with a new edition, created in collaboration between H-FARM AI and H-FARM Business School, and supported by CISCO. This time, we invite you to get hands-on and unlock real-world applications and potential of AI for Business.

📅 12.12.2025 – 6:00 PM
📍 H-FARM Campus

Special guest: Pier Luigi Pisa, journalist at la Repubblica and Italian Tech, one of the most active Italian voices in the debate on the ethics and implications of artificial intelligence, and author of the book “Valeva la pena tentare”.

With contributions from:
• Alessandro Petrillo – CEO, H-FARM Business School
• Diego Pizzocaro – CEO, H-FARM AI
• Enrico Miolo – CISCO
• Michele Dalmazzoni – CISCO

AI is not the future: it’s the present.

🔤 Please note: the event will be held in Italian - Limited seats available

🛑 OpenAI disables ChatGPT shopping after backlash 🛑
Company admits feature "fell short" on implementation

OpenAI has disabled shopping suggestions in ChatGPT following widespread user criticism that the responses appeared too similar to advertisements. CRO Mark Chen acknowledged the feature "fell short" of expectations and announced its immediate removal. The quick reversal highlights the delicate balance between AI monetization and user trust as the company serves over 800 million weekly users. The move demonstrates OpenAI's responsiveness to user feedback amid growing concerns about commercialization.

🚀 Google set to launch Gemini Nano Banana 2 Flash 🚀
New model offers Pro-level performance at lower operational costs

Google is preparing to launch Gemini Nano Banana 2 Flash, a cost-optimized version of its Pro model that delivers similar performance at significantly lower operational costs. Early access reveals that sample outputs closely match the Pro version, enabling Google to scale access to high-quality AI capabilities for wider deployment. The Flash variant uses Gemini 3 Flash as its foundation, targeting organizations requiring large-scale deployments without premium pricing. Code references suggest a public release could arrive within weeks.

🤝 Meta buys Limitless 🤝
Social media giant expands wearables portfolio with conversation-recording tech

Meta has acquired Limitless, the startup behind an AI pendant that records and transcribes conversations. The acquisition brings experienced hardware talent to Meta's AR and AI wearables division as competition intensifies in the AI hardware space. Limitless will discontinue its hardware sales but continue supporting existing customers for one year while the team focuses on Meta's existing device ecosystem. The move signals Meta's continued investment in AI-powered wearable technology.

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🚀 Poetiq startup beats AI giants 🚀

Poetiq, a six-person AI startup, has claimed the top position on the ARC-AGI-2 reasoning benchmark, outperforming Google DeepMind and OpenAI at significantly lower costs. The breakthrough came from a meta-system approach that orchestrates multiple existing models rather than building new ones. The achievement demonstrates how smaller teams can compete with tech giants through innovative architectural approaches.

🤖 EngineAI CEO takes robot kick 🤖

EngineAI's CEO literally put his body on the line by absorbing a full-force kick from the company's T800 humanoid robot to dispel CGI allegations. The dramatic demonstration shows the 75kg robot delivering a powerful side kick while maintaining balance, showcasing its 450 N·m torque actuators and addressing skeptics who questioned the robot's authenticity. The stunt precedes EngineAI's upcoming "Robot Boxer" competition scheduled for December 24th.