Investment on AI in Silicon Valley

Was part of the last surge.  Now it is reported that much new is underway, and specifically in Silicon Valley.   In the WSJ:  "   ... The latest example of the heightened interest came on Friday, when Toyota said it was making a $1 billion investment over the next five years for a research and development effort around artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley. The effort is notable because it is reminiscent of earlier research initiatives in the area, such as Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center, and signals how nontraditional companies are filling the gap in basic technology research, writes John Markoff. .... "