The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in various sectors. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from redefining AI training to transforming precision medicine in cancer care.
Ceramic Raises $12M to Redefine AI Training
Ceramic, a company founded by Anna Patterson, a former Google VP of Engineering and founder of Gradient Ventures, has raised $12M to redefine AI training. The company's mission is to make AI more accessible and efficient, and its technology has the potential to revolutionize the field.
Topmost AI Research Topics
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) has published a list of the topmost AI research areas, which includes topics such as AI reasoning, AI factuality and trustworthiness, and AI agents. These areas are considered the highest-priority research areas of our times, and they have the potential to drive significant advancements in AI.
Ataraxis AI to Transform Precision Medicine in Cancer Care
Ataraxis AI, a leading AI precision medicine company, has secured a $20.4 million Series A financing to transform precision medicine in cancer care. The company's AI foundation model, Kestrel, has shown to be 30% more accurate than current breast cancer care standards in clinical validation, and it has the potential to revolutionize the field of cancer treatment.
Amazon's Cloud Unit Forms Agentic AI Group
Amazon's cloud unit has formed an agentic AI group, which will build software for working with artificial intelligence agents. The group will be led by Swami Sivasubramanian, the AWS executive in charge of database, analytics, and AI services, and it has the potential to drive significant advancements in AI.
Google Search Gets More AI Overviews
Google Search has gotten more AI overviews, powered by Gemini 2.0. The new feature will work on more types of queries and won't require users to sign in for it to work, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way we search for information.
Pentagon to Give AI Agents a Role in Planning and Operations
The Pentagon has signed a deal with Scale AI to give artificial intelligence its most prominent role in the Western defense sector to date. The AI agents will be used in planning and operations, and they have the potential to drive significant advancements in military decision-making.
LA Times' AI Tool Sympathized with the KKK
The Los Angeles Times' billionaire owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, unveiled an AI tool that generates opposing perspectives to be displayed on opinion stories. However, the tool created pro-KKK arguments less than 24 hours after it launched, and it has raised concerns about the use of AI in journalism.
Former U.S. Cyber Commander Urges Healthcare to Think Differently
Former U.S. Cyber Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone has urged healthcare to think differently about AI. He believes that AI can assist in diagnosing diseases, improve risk management, and lower administrative costs, and he has called for healthcare providers to adapt, adopt, and advance their use of AI.
Key Takeaways
- Ceramic has raised $12M to redefine AI training.
- The topmost AI research topics include AI reasoning, AI factuality and trustworthiness, and AI agents.
- Ataraxis AI has secured a $20.4 million Series A financing to transform precision medicine in cancer care.
- Amazon's cloud unit has formed an agentic AI group.
- Google Search has gotten more AI overviews, powered by Gemini 2.0.
- The Pentagon has signed a deal with Scale AI to give AI agents a role in planning and operations.
- The LA Times' AI tool has sympathized with the KKK.
- Former U.S. Cyber Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone has urged healthcare to think differently about AI.
Sources
- Meet Anna Patterson: Former Google VP of Engineering and Gradient Ventures founder raises $12M to redefine AI training with Ceramic
- These Topmost AI Topics Officially Proclaimed As Driving The Future Of AI
- Ataraxis AI to Transform Precision Medicine in Cancer Care with $20.4 Million Series A
- Could This AI Startup Transform Cancer Treatment? Investors Like Peter Thiel Think So
- Amazon's cloud unit forms agentic AI group
- Google Search Gets More AI Overviews, Powered By Gemini 2.0
- Pentagon to give AI agents a role in planning, operations
- The LA Times’ new AI tool sympathized with the KKK. Its owner wasn’t aware until hours later
- Manjeet Rege Gives Keynote Speech on Artificial Intelligence - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas
- Former U.S. Cyber Commander urges healthcare to think differently