The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in generative AI, quantum computing, and small language models. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from the adoption of gen AI in the workplace to the emergence of small language models as a more efficient and effective alternative to large language models.
Telefónica to Provide Gen AI for Security Company
Telefónica announced that approximately 24,000 employees at multinational security company Prosegur will soon be given access to its Generative AI (gen AI) virtual assistant. The employees, all located in the Iberian Peninsula and in Latin America, will be able to use the gen AI tool to manage their work environment to improve service and prevent incidents.
Chinese Universities Start Teaching DeepSeek AI Courses
Chinese universities are launching AI courses based on the country's groundbreaking startup DeepSeek. This move is expected to boost the country's AI capabilities and provide students with hands-on experience in developing AI solutions.
Nvidia's Q4 Earnings Key to Gauging AI Investment Stability
Nvidia's Q4 earnings key to gauging AI investment stability after DeepSeek panic. Nvidia's profit report next week could steer the U.S. stock market's course, as investors seek confirmation that the AI-driven investment trend is intact after last month's panic-selling triggered by the Chinese startup DeepSeek.
FDA Staffed Up to Review AI and Food Safety
The FDA Staffed Up to Review AI and Food Safety. Those Hires Are Now Gone. Staff units evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems were gutted by Trump layoffs even though industry fees, not taxpayers, financed the employee salaries.
Comparing AI Chatbots: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok
Consumers may feel overwhelmed by myriad choices for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, with options like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Gemini, and xAI's Grok 3. ZDNET AI reporter Sabrina Ortiz sits down with Wealth host Brad Smith to outline her takeaways from testing various AI chatbot options.
Walmart and Amazon Expand AI Investments to Boost Efficiency
Walmart and Amazon are doubling down on AI investments to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and fuel business growth. Both companies are making significant strides in expanding their AI capabilities across multiple divisions.
Small Language Models Could Redefine The AI Race
As the AI race heats up, with companies launching more advanced models in the quest for dominance, a new trend is emerging that could redefine the AI world as we know it. Small Language Models (SLMs) are gaining traction as a more efficient and effective alternative to Large Language Models (LLMs).
This Week in AI: Microsoft Sees Quantum Breakthrough as Ai Pin Deflates
This Week in AI: Microsoft Sees Quantum Breakthrough as Ai Pin Deflates. If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI) news, here are the latest in AI updates. Microsoft has created the world’s first ‘topoconductor,’ a new type of matter that has only a few electrons.
Nvidia's Blackwell Demand, Govt. AI Spend Key Areas for Q4 Results
Nvidia's Blackwell demand, govt. AI spend key areas for Q4 results. Nvidia's upcoming fourth quarter results are expected to be pivotal, as the company begins shipping its new Blackwell AI chips. Francisco Bido, senior portfolio manager at FM Investments, joins Catalysts to point out that the demand for the new Blackwell chips will be a critical indicator of Nvidia's performance.
Key Takeaways
- The adoption of gen AI in the workplace is expected to improve service and prevent incidents.
- Chinese universities are launching AI courses based on the country's groundbreaking startup DeepSeek.
- Nvidia's Q4 earnings will be pivotal in gauging AI investment stability.
- The FDA has gutted staff units evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems.
- Small language models are gaining traction as a more efficient and effective alternative to large language models.
- Microsoft has created the world’s first ‘topoconductor,’ a new type of matter that has only a few electrons.
- Nvidia's Blackwell demand and govt. AI spend will be key areas for Q4 results.
Sources
- Telefónica to provide gen AI for security company
- Chinese universities start teaching DeepSeek AI courses
- This Tech Giant Is Making Big Moves With Generative AI, but Here Are 3 Risks Investors Need to Know About
- Nvidia's Q4 earnings key to gauging AI investment stability after DeepSeek panic
- FDA Staffed Up to Review AI and Food Safety. Those Hires Are Now Gone.
- Comparing AI chatbots: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok
- Walmart and Amazon Expand AI Investments to Boost Efficiency
- Small Language Models Could Redefine The AI Race
- This Week in AI: Microsoft Sees Quantum Breakthrough as Ai Pin Deflates
- Nvidia's Blackwell demand, govt. AI spend key areas for Q4 results