The future of healthcare, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for various industries and our daily lives. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, its applications, and the concerns surrounding its use.
The Future of Healthcare: Will Artificial Intelligence Control Life-or-Death Medical Decisions?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in healthcare, with some doctors and experts voicing concerns over its potential to deny health insurance claims. A recent study found that AI-powered software can transcribe medical conversations in seconds, saving doctors time and capturing precise medical information. However, there are concerns that AI may be used to deny claims, leading to an 'AI arms race' where nobody wins.
Nvidia: A Rare Bargain in the AI Stock Market
The Nasdaq index has hit correction territory, but investors shouldn't panic. Instead, it's time to look for bargains, and Nvidia is a rare opportunity. As one of the best AI stocks, Nvidia's current price tag makes it a buy, especially considering its superior options in the GPU space.
AWS Invests $1 Billion in Ohio AI Data Centers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $1 billion in Marysville, Ohio, to establish a new data center and create at least 25 direct jobs. This investment reinforces Ohio's growing role as a key hub for cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
Enterprise AI Shifts from Experimentation to Impact
Infosys' research shows that enterprise AI is moving beyond the pilot stage, with more than half of use cases now delivering measurable business impact. The report highlights the importance of organizational change, employee training, and agentic AI in achieving success.
Google's New AI Model is Optimized for Single-GPU Performance
Google has debuted a new AI model, Gemma 3, which is optimized to run on a single GPU. This model is aimed at developers who need to create AI to run in various environments, including data centers and smartphones.
Google's New AI Video Generator Revealed in Google App Leak
Google is testing a new AI-powered video generation feature for the Google app, which will allow users to generate short video clips based on text descriptions. The feature, codenamed 'Toucan,' will be powered by the Gemini chatbot.
Google's DeepMind Says it Will Use AI Models to Power Physical Robots
Google's DeepMind has debuted two new AI models for robotics, both running on Gemini 2.0. The company will partner with Apptronik to build the next generation of humanoid robots with Gemini 2.0.
Phone Makers Want to Make AI Your 'Second Brain'
Tech companies are making AI more appealing by integrating it into our phones. Deutsche Telekom and OpenAI rival Perplexity are launching an AI-powered phone later this year, while Qualcomm is ensuring all top makers have the compute power needed to run on-device AI.
NCSA Expands AI Career Pathways with Student Research Programs
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is expanding its AI career pathways with student research programs. The Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation (CAII) hosts student researchers, providing them with hands-on experience on real-world research projects involving AI/ML.
Key Takeaways
- AI is increasingly being used in healthcare, with concerns over its potential to deny health insurance claims.
- Nvidia is a rare bargain in the AI stock market, with its current price tag making it a buy.
- AWS is investing $1 billion in Ohio AI data centers, reinforcing the state's growing role as a key hub for cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
- Enterprise AI is shifting from experimentation to impact, with more than half of use cases now delivering measurable business impact.
- Google's new AI model, Gemma 3, is optimized to run on a single GPU and is aimed at developers who need to create AI to run in various environments.
- Google's new AI video generator, codenamed 'Toucan,' will allow users to generate short video clips based on text descriptions.
- Google's DeepMind is using AI models to power physical robots, partnering with Apptronik to build the next generation of humanoid robots with Gemini 2.0.
- Phone makers are making AI more appealing by integrating it into our phones, with Deutsche Telekom and OpenAI rival Perplexity launching an AI-powered phone later this year.
- NCSA is expanding its AI career pathways with student research programs, providing students with hands-on experience on real-world research projects involving AI/ML.
Sources
- The Future of Healthcare: Will Artificial Intelligence control life-or-death medical decisions?
- The Nasdaq Just Hit Correction Territory: This Magnificent AI Stock Is a Rare Bargain
- AWS to invest another $1 billion in Ohio AI data centers
- Infosys: Enterprise AI Shifts from Experimentation to Impact
- Google’s new Gemma 3 AI model is optimized to run on a single GPU
- Google’s New AI Video Generator Revealed In Google App Leak
- This 4-question quiz from Stanford psychiatrists can help protect from the dangers of AI
- Google's DeepMind says it will use AI models to power physical robots
- Beyond the Chatbot: Phone Makers Want to Make AI Your 'Second Brain'
- NCSA Expands AI Career Pathways with Student Research Programs