The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with new breakthroughs and innovations emerging every day. From improved model training infrastructure to AI-powered travel planning, the impact of AI is being felt across various industries. In this news brief, we'll delve into the latest developments in the AI space, exploring the advancements, challenges, and implications of this rapidly growing field.
Ceramic.ai Emerges from Stealth, Reports 2.5x Faster Model Training
Ceramic.ai, a company founded by former Google VP of Engineering Anna Patterson, has emerged from stealth mode with a software platform designed to enable enterprises to build and fine-tune generative AI models more efficiently. The platform offers up to a 2.5x performance boost, accelerated by NVIDIA, and has secured $12 million in seed funding from prominent investors. Ceramic.ai aims to democratize access to high-performance AI infrastructure, making it easier for companies to navigate the complexity of AI training without breaking the bank.
More AI Is Coming to Your Google Search Results
Google is continuing its work of adding AI to Search, rolling out a new version of AI Overviews powered by its latest AI model. This update will help with "harder questions," like coding, math, and multimodal requests. Additionally, teens can now see AI Overviews, as can users without a Google Account. Google is currently testing AI Mode, a feature that lets you ask the AI multi-part questions, offering more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal functions.
AI Agents for Sale
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed maker of ChatGPT, could sell artificial intelligence agents that could cost as much as $20,000 a month. The company expects 20% to 25% of its revenue to come from AI agents, with the top-tier agent priced at $20,000 a month geared towards software and medical professionals. Other agents could be priced at $2,000 per month and marketed towards “high-income knowledge workers,” while a $10,000 per month agent could be used for software development.
How AI Is Changing the Way People Plan Travel
For many travelers, planning a big trip can feel overwhelming. But for Yolanda Alvarado, a senior psychology major at , artificial intelligence made the entire process effortless. Alvarado is embarking on a dream trip to Chile for Spring Break, including a visit to the starkly beautiful . She built her entire itinerary — from locations to lodging — using . Alvarado said she's been using ChatGPT for about a year now to brainstorm trip ideas and fine-tune itineraries.
AI Boom That Lifted Chinese Stocks Also Revives Hong Kong Refinancing Activities
The AI boom that propelled Chinese technology stocks higher has also galvanised refinancing activities in Hong Kong, as companies raise funds to expand their businesses. Around 17 tech companies have raised a combined HK$52 billion (US$6.7 billion) from share placements or secondary offerings in the city since February, according to Bloomberg data.
Better AI Stock to Buy in March: NVIDIA vs. Broadcom
Artificial Intelligence is a hot theme today. It has electrified markets and led to a massive surge in investments and impressive advancements in the AI space. However, I think the AI industry is still in the growth stage and the transformation is only beginning. Companies are committing billions to AI development in an attempt to make the most of its explosive potential. Two AI giants- Nvidia and Broadcom have attracted investor interest and both companies have reported impressive growth.
Google Products Top Insights With Generative AI
Google is now using generative AI, and labeling it as such, within the Google Search product details overlay. When you click on a product listing in Google Search, the overlay window has a section called top insights. That section can be generated using AI, previously it was not.
How Should Virginia Courtrooms Handle Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from health care to education. A bill looks at how it might be used in Virginia courtrooms. Imagine the scenario where artificial intelligence helps a court determine bond or calculate a prison sentence. It’s a potential situation Delegate Cliff Hayes, a Democrat from Chesapeake, is concerned about, and that’s why he introduced a bill that would make sure courts have human oversight over AI recommendations and predictions in legal cases.
Key Takeaways
- Ceramic.ai has emerged from stealth mode with a software platform designed to enable enterprises to build and fine-tune generative AI models more efficiently.
- Google is continuing its work of adding AI to Search, rolling out a new version of AI Overviews powered by its latest AI model.
- OpenAI could sell artificial intelligence agents that could cost as much as $20,000 a month.
- The AI boom that propelled Chinese technology stocks higher has also galvanised refinancing activities in Hong Kong.
- NVIDIA and Broadcom are two AI giants that have attracted investor interest and reported impressive growth.
- Google is now using generative AI within the Google Search product details overlay.
- A bill in Virginia looks at how AI might be used in courtrooms, with a focus on human oversight over AI recommendations and predictions in legal cases.
Sources
- Ceramic.ai Emerges from Stealth, Reports 2.5x Faster Model Training
- More AI Is Coming to Your Google Search Results
- Wall Street Lunch: AI Agents for Sale
- Don't know what to do on vacation? AI can help you plan your next trip
- China’s AI start-ups scramble to respond to DeepSeek amid shift to open source
- AI-generated review summaries are coming to Apple’s app store
- AI boom that lifted Chinese stocks also revives Hong Kong refinancing activities
- Better AI Stock to Buy in March: NVIDIA vs. Broadcom
- Google Products Top Insights With Generative AI
- How should Virginia courtrooms handle artificial intelligence?