The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and various industries is a rapidly evolving field, with significant advancements in recent months. This news brief will explore the latest developments in AI, including its applications in healthcare, election security, and military operations.
Collaborating to Advance Research and Innovation on Essential Chips for AI
MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries have formed a research agreement to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI. The collaboration aims to deliver power efficiencies for data centers and ultra-low power consumption for intelligent devices at the edge. The first projects will leverage GF's differentiated silicon photonics technology and GF's 22FDX platform.
AI Analysis of Eye Images Offers a Window to Kidney Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at the University of Dundee have developed an AI tool that can analyze photos taken during routine diabetes eye screenings to predict whether people with type 2 diabetes are likely to develop chronic kidney disease years before symptoms arise or current tests are able to detect kidney problems.
Arizona's AI Election Security Group Pushes for Learning Lab, More Cyber Defense
Arizona's AI election security group has published its first recommendations, including the creation of an AI elections lab that can fine-tune election-specific AI models for use by election offices. The group also urges election officials to craft incident response plans and continue running table-top exercises.
Trump's Controversial AI Gaza Video Faces Backlash from Democrats, Hamas Responds
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-created video presenting his 'vision' for Gaza, which sparked a wave of criticism across social media. House Democrats denounced the video, and a senior Hamas official responded, saying that Trump's proposal does not take into account the cultures and interests of the people.
Nvidia Stock Rises Modestly as Wall Street Applauds Blackwell AI Sales but Notes Gross Margin Miss
Nvidia's stock rose as much as 3% premarket after the company's fourth-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations. The AI chipmaker has begun producing its Blackwell AI products at scale, contributing $11 billion to the company's quarterly revenue.
Primary Care is Primed for AI. But is AI Aligned with Primary Care?
The healthcare industry is exploring the potential of AI in primary care, but experts question whether AI is aligned with the needs of primary care. AI has the potential to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes, but it also raises concerns about data privacy and bias.
Zenity Reveals Lineup for First-Ever AI Agent Security Summit
Zenity Labs has announced the lineup for its first-ever AI Agent Security Summit, which will bring together security engineers, AI researchers, and CISOs to discuss and share the latest research and findings in securing Agentic AI.
Automating ‘Science of War’: Exia Labs Raises $2.5M to Build AI for Military Operations
Exia Labs has raised $2.5 million to build AI software for the military, which can simulate potential schemes to accomplish a mission and automate each step of the U.S. Army's Military Decision Making Process.
CA Insurance, AI Hedging, PPE, Fee Collection Products; Figure/Sixth Street Joint Venture; Agency News
The mortgage industry is exploring the potential of AI in various applications, including insurance, hedging, and fee collection. SIFMA has created a 10-step guide to help streamline "gen AI" implementation, without compromising safety or compliance.
Transcript: The Futurist: The AI (R)evolution
Congressman Jay Obernolte discussed his background in AI, including his graduate degree in artificial intelligence and his experience in the video game industry. He expressed his support for the Trump administration's approach to AI regulation and emphasized the need for Congress to take a more active role in regulating AI.
Key Takeaways
- AI is being explored in various industries, including healthcare, election security, and military operations.
- The collaboration between MIT and GlobalFoundries aims to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI.
- AI analysis of eye images can predict kidney health in type 2 diabetes.
- Arizona's AI election security group pushes for a learning lab and more cyber defense.
- Trump's AI Gaza video faces backlash from Democrats and Hamas.
- Nvidia's stock rises modestly after the company's fourth-quarter earnings top Wall Street's expectations.
- The healthcare industry is exploring the potential of AI in primary care, but experts question whether AI is aligned with the needs of primary care.
- Zenity Labs announces the lineup for its first-ever AI Agent Security Summit.
- Exia Labs raises $2.5 million to build AI software for the military.
- The mortgage industry is exploring the potential of AI in various applications, including insurance, hedging, and fee collection.
- Congressman Jay Obernolte discusses his background in AI and emphasizes the need for Congress to take a more active role in regulating AI.
Sources
- Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI
- AI analysis of eye images offers a window to kidney health in type 2 diabetes
- Arizona's AI election security group pushes for learning lab, more cyber defense
- Trump's controversial AI Gaza video faces backlash from Democrats, Hamas responds
- Nvidia stock rises modestly as Wall Street applauds Blackwell AI sales but notes gross margin miss
- Primary care is primed for AI. But is AI aligned with primary care?
- Zenity Reveals Lineup for First-Ever AI Agent Security Summit
- Automating ‘science of war’: Exia Labs raises $2.5M to build AI for military operations
- CA Insurance, AI Hedging, PPE, Fee Collection Products; Figure/Sixth Street Joint Venture; Agency News
- Transcript: The Futurist: The AI (R)evolution