Articles for tag: artificial intelligence, business technology, Compliance, generative AI, Industry Experts, Panel Discussion, Washington D.C.

November 7, 2024

Ars Technica’s D.C. event explored AI, compliance, and infrastructure’s future, emphasizing the crucial role of generative AI in business.

Last week, Ars Technica hosted an engaging event at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., focusing on artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and compliance in business. The venue was filled with eager attendees ready to learn from industry experts, including Ars Editor-in-Chief Ken Fisher, who emphasized the growing role of generative AI in various business sectors. ...

November 7, 2024

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Hawaii’s lengthy water management meeting highlights challenges in civic engagement, as AI may enhance public participation and decision-making efficiency.

At a recent 12-hour meeting in Hawaii focused on water management, many community members provided passionate input, highlighting the challenges of public engagement amid overwhelming information. While Hawaii is recognized for promoting civic participation, the volume of engagement can hinder meaningful involvement. Experts from the University of Hawaii are exploring how generative AI could improve ...

November 7, 2024

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Tech giants invest billions in AI, with rapid advancements stirring excitement and concerns about job obsolescence and misinformation.

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly prominent, influencing everything from chatbots to films. Tech giants are investing heavily in AI, with roles like “prompt engineering” gaining popularity. Bill Gates recognized the potential of AI years ago, predicting it would become a transformative industry. He highlighted significant advancements, including AI systems capable of outperforming humans in complex ...

November 6, 2024

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Perplexity AI is raising $500 million amid competition with OpenAI and Google, while facing controversy over plagiarism accusations.

Perplexity AI, an emerging artificial intelligence search engine, is nearing the completion of a funding round aimed at raising $500 million, which would increase its valuation to $9 billion. Competing with heavyweights like Google and OpenAI, Perplexity has seen rapid growth, with its valuation rising from $3 billion earlier this year. Despite excitement around generative ...

November 5, 2024

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Englander’s Millennium dumps AT&T shares, embracing risky AI stock Super Micro amidst controversy over its financial practices.

Israel Englander’s Millennium Management has recently sold nearly 9 million shares of the popular income stock AT&T, focusing instead on a controversial AI company, Super Micro Computer. Despite AT&T’s impressive gains, including a 49% total return, concerns over rising legal costs and a premium stock valuation prompted the sell-off. Meanwhile, Millennium significantly increased its stake ...

November 5, 2024

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Congress grapples with regulating AI amid urgent concerns of innovation and control, as tech leaders warn of potential dangers.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, Congress is under pressure to establish regulations. Legislative leaders aim to introduce AI regulations soon after the elections, but reaching a consensus remains challenging. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has promised to act, emphasizing the urgency of addressing AI’s risks while also avoiding excessive government intervention. Some lawmakers, like ...

November 5, 2024

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Amazon expands its Generative AI Innovation Center to empower businesses with advanced AI solutions and a robust partner network.

Amazon is enhancing its Generative AI Innovation Center by creating the Generative AI Partner Alliance. This initiative, announced by Amazon Web Services, aims to provide customers with access to a network of experts and consulting firms to implement generative AI solutions effectively. Since its introduction last June, the center has collaborated with companies like DoorDash ...

November 4, 2024

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Big Tech faces looming energy and environmental challenges from data centers as AI demand soars; solutions include nuclear power and quantum computing.

The global surge in data centers is driving Big Tech to explore new energy solutions to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence. Options like nuclear power, liquid cooling, and advancements in quantum computing are on the table to meet this need. Experts caution that the environmental costs of this AI boom are often overlooked, ...

November 4, 2024

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Big Tech faces looming energy and environmental challenges from data centers as AI demand soars; solutions include nuclear power and quantum computing.

The global surge in data centers is growing rapidly, driven by the demand for artificial intelligence. Major tech companies are exploring solutions like nuclear energy, liquid cooling, and quantum computing to support this trend. Critics highlight the hidden environmental costs associated with this AI boom, urging tech giants to reconsider their fast-paced growth strategies. As ...

November 3, 2024

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Shield AI’s V-BAT drone excels in Ukraine, overcoming electronic warfare to target Russian missiles with precision and resilience.

Shield AI, a company based in San Diego, has developed the V-BAT drone, recently tested successfully in Ukraine. This advanced reconnaissance UAV can operate without GPS and communication signals, utilizing artificial intelligence and optical sensors to navigate and identify targets. During trials, the drone flew 100 km past the front line, locating and targeting Russian ...