AI Breakthroughs Transform Industries, Raise Concerns Over Regulation and Patient Trust

The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs in technology, new applications, and innovative solutions emerging every day. In this news brief, we'll take a closer look at the latest developments in AI, from the EU's GPAI Code of Practice draft to the launch of new AI datacenters, and explore the implications of these advancements on various industries and sectors.

Latest GPAI Code of Practice Draft Kicks Off Lobbying Fight

The European Union's GPAI Code of Practice draft has been released, setting the stage for a geopolitical clash over copyright, safety, and rights in the AI age. The Code aims to provide guidelines for general-purpose AI providers to comply with the EU AI Act, but European AI companies are divided over its potential impact. Some fear it would add to the complexity of digital rules, while others see stricter obligations as beneficial.

Cerebras Announces Six New AI Datacenters Across North America and Europe

Cerebras Systems has launched six new AI inference datacenters across North America and Europe, catapulting the company to hyperscale capacity. The new datacenters will offer over 40 million tokens/second to enterprises, governments, and developers worldwide, making Cerebras the world's #1 provider of high-speed inference and the largest domestic high-speed inference cloud.

Facebook Owner Meta Joins Custom AI Chip Race

Meta is developing its first AI training chip to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia. The company is partnering with TSMC to manufacture the chip, which is designed for content recommendation systems on Facebook and Instagram. If successful, Meta plans to expand its use to generative AI products by 2026.

Sogni AI Secures $2M in Funding to Build Decentralized AI Network

Sogni AI has secured $2 million in funding to build a decentralized AI network, Supernet, which will empower anyone to create professional-grade visuals and videos through its innovative platform. The network offers rendering speeds up to 176 times faster than traditional cloud-based services by distributing workloads across a decentralized infrastructure.

Motive to Hire 300 Engineers in India for AI, Product Teams

Motive, an AI unicorn, is planning to hire 300 engineers in India for its AI and product teams. The company aims to leverage India's talent pool to drive innovation and growth, and its technology uses AI to optimize and automate various aspects of physical operations.

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in the Tech Sell-Off

Nasdaq has identified three AI stocks to buy in the tech sell-off, including Nvidia, which has seen its share price decline but still has numerous growth opportunities. The company's technology uses AI to accelerate generative AI, and its solutions are designed to help businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

USF Announces College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

The University of South Florida has announced the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which will open in the fall of 2025. The college will increase access to AI and cyber education, and its programs will fuse AI and cybersecurity into real-world applications.

Patients' Affinity for AI Messages Drops if They Know the Technology Was Used

A Duke Health-led survey has found that patients who were shown messages written by AI or human clinicians indicated a preference for responses drafted by AI. However, this preference was diminished when told AI was involved. The study suggests that letting patients know AI was used does not greatly reduce confidence in the message.

Norm AI Raises $48 Million to Develop Regulatory AI Agents

Norm AI has raised $48 million in funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered legal and compliance automation solutions. The company's platform implements compliance checks into business activities across the enterprise, covering AI-generated content, internal communications, agreements, and external corporate communications.

Key Takeaways

  • The EU's GPAI Code of Practice draft has sparked a lobbying fight over copyright, safety, and rights in the AI age.
  • Cerebras has launched six new AI inference datacenters across North America and Europe, catapulting the company to hyperscale capacity.
  • Meta is developing its first AI training chip to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia.
  • Sogni AI has secured $2 million in funding to build a decentralized AI network, Supernet.
  • Motive is planning to hire 300 engineers in India for its AI and product teams.
  • Nasdaq has identified three AI stocks to buy in the tech sell-off, including Nvidia.
  • The University of South Florida has announced the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
  • A Duke Health-led survey has found that patients' affinity for AI messages drops if they know the technology was used.
  • Norm AI has raised $48 million in funding to develop regulatory AI agents.

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