AI at Dawn

Episode 10 - 08 August 2023

Meta has changed course from focusing on blue-sky research to commercial AI products that generate revenue.

The chip shortages are a potential risk factor for investors and a warning sign for the industry.

Zoom, the video platform that became a household name during the pandemic, is taking a significant step in its artificial intelligence journey. According to recently updated terms of service, Zoom now has the right to use some customer data to train its AI models.

Researchers in the UK have developed an AI model that can listen to your typing and predict what you're typing with a staggering 95% accuracy.

At Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida, doctors are embracing AI-powered apps to transcribe and document patient visits. 

Episode 9 - 07 August 2023

AI challenges emerge in the travel industry with the rise of AI-generated travel guidebooks used by scammers to make a quick buck.

An Israeli startup is taking a significant step to bridge this gap for the deaf community by introducing AI-generated avatars that translate spoken language into sign language in real time.

A revolutionary approach is taking shape in cancer immunotherapy, where AI is being leveraged to predict immune responses to this revolutionary cancer treatment.

D&D, known for its rich and imaginative world of sorcerers, druids, and fantastical creatures, found itself at the center of a controversy when fans questioned an AI-generated artwork. 

A recent discovery, made using an AI algorithm called HelioLinc3D, has identified a potentially dangerous asteroid. This remarkable feat was achieved through the ATLAS system, operated by the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy and funded by NASA.

Episode 8 - 04 August 2023

Every single one of Amazon's businesses has multiple generative AI initiatives underway.  They are there to streamline operations to enhance the customer experience across all their business arms, including AWS, advertising, and devices. 

Alibaba is open-sourcing its AI model, Tongyi Qianwen, to third-party developers to challenge US tech giants.

Aruk Mitajiri, a supermarket in Japan, is trialing an AI that observes customer behavior and feeds this data to a generative AI that drives an 'Avatar concierge,' providing custom sales suggestions in the hope of selling more.

The domain AI.com used to direct to OpenAI.com but has now changed and redirects to X.ai, Elon Musk's AI company.

Tesla is integrating AI into its operations, aiming to become an even more efficient car manufacturer and expand its work on self-driving cars.

Tinder is trying out an AI that helps you choose the best-looking photos for your profile. The idea is to enhance your chances of getting a match.

Episode 7 - 03 August 2023.

Quick update to yesterday's story about AMD targeting the Chinese market with their new AI chip.

Experts in Israel caution that due to the ongoing political turmoil, Israel may miss out on monumental opportunities in the evolving AI landscape. 

Former OpenAI content moderators in Kenya have lodged a petition with the Kenyan government with a cry for help, alleging that they experienced exploitative conditions, low pay, and abrupt dismissals while reviewing content for OpenAI's programs.

Google's Search Generative Experience, SGE, is making big strides toward a more immersive search experience. 

The fertility industry, a multi-billion dollar market in the U.S., is lightly regulated and could exploit AI to create a boutique baby-making experience.

Episode 6 - 02 August 2023

AI-supported mammogram screening can enhance breast cancer detection rates by 20%, outperforming human radiologists.

Goldman Sachs Economics Research projects that by 2025, global investments in artificial intelligence could amount to a staggering $200 billion.

AMD has just announced plans to launch its first AI chip by the end of this year and is setting its sights on the AI market and China.

According to a report from QuantumBlack, the AI arm of McKinsey, 79% of respondents reported some exposure to Generative AI in their business, while 22% are using it regularly for their work.

What will the environmental impact of AI be.? By 2030, machine learning training and data storage could account for 3.5% of all global electricity consumption.

Episode 5 - 01 August 2023

Disney and NBC have eyes on a new bill in New York. This proposed legislation could bar them from a sweet state tax break if they use artificial intelligence to replace workers in their film and TV productions.

News Corp Australia is shaking things up Down Under, with artificial intelligence now writing a whopping 3,000 local news stories a week! 

Google Assistant will start using generative AI.

27% of independent artists have been exploring AI music tools.

Google UK is launching free AI training courses to help you understand how to use AI at work.

Episode 4, 31 July 2023

Blackstone plans to spend over $8 billion to build new AI data centers, an "once-in-a-generation" opportunity.

The Cyberspace Administration of China - or CAC for short - has published some new rules for regulating Generative AI services.

In the UK the police are using AI to catch drivers who are using their mobile phones while driving.

A recent study in the UK found that three out of five workers would support a government ban on AI in the workplace.

At The University of Edinburgh, researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify and conserve threatened bee species. 

Episode 3, 28 July 2023

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Intel plans to build AI into every product and potentially revolutionize AI.

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A McKinsey Global Institute study reveals that women are 1.5 times more likely to need to transition into new occupations due to the rise of AI and automation by 2030 compared to men. 

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140,000 jobs in Indianapolis might be at risk due to the rise of AI.

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Major studios in Hollywood have been quietly going on an AI specialist hiring spree. It is not only Netflix but Disney and Sony are also recruiting AI specialists en masse.

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Cutting-edge AI start-up OpenEvidence is making waves in the medical world with its new AI solution, taking on the big guys in the medical industry.

Episode 2, 27 July 2023

Christopher Brock has become the first person to defend himself and win in court using AI to help him.

Tech giants Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are joining forces to launch a new industry body called the Frontier Model Forum.

New York City's subway system, operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, MTA, has started using AI-powered surveillance to crack down on fare evaders.

Stability AI has released its latest and greatest image-generating model - Stable Diffusion XL 1.0. 

Amazon Web Services has just launched a new tool, HealthScribe AI.

Episode 1 - 26 July 2023

An AI-generated news anchor in India.

Netflix is hiring a head of AI with a whopping $900K yearly paycheck.

Microsoft amplifies its AI investments in response to rising demands.

OpenAI is pulling the plug on its AI detection tool.

Sam Altman of OpenAI has sounded a cautionary note on the impact of AI on the job market, saying, "Jobs are definitely going to go away."