The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and various industries is a hot topic in the tech world. Recent news highlights the potential of AI to solve complex problems, from electrical grid issues to social media management. Here's a summary of the latest developments.
Nvidia Thinks AI Can Solve Electrical Grid Problems Caused by AI
Nvidia is leading an Open Power AI Consortium to tackle electrical grid problems using domain-specific AI models. The models will be open-sourced and available to researchers across academia and industry. The power industry is facing issues due to rising power demand, which is expected to grow by 4% annually in the coming years.
AI Is Threatening the Music Industry but Sales Are Still Soaring
Despite the threat of AI, the music industry is still seeing significant revenue growth. The IFPI report highlights that global recorded music revenues have increased for the tenth consecutive year. AI should be used to support and amplify human creativity, not replace it.
AI in Action: Stories of How Enterprises Are Transforming and Modernizing
Real-world practitioners share best practices and use cases at EXL's recent virtual event, "AI in Action: Driving the Shift to Scalable AI." Generative and agentic AI are paving the way for this evolution. AI practitioners and industry leaders discussed these trends, shared best practices, and provided real-world use cases.
Walmart Creates a Generative AI Tool for Merchants Dubbed 'Wally'
Walmart has created a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed 'Wally.' The tool is intended to help merchants complete time-consuming tasks like data entry and analysis. Wally can conduct data entry and analysis, diagnose product performance, answer operational questions, and complete advanced calculations.
Apple Shakes Up AI Executive Ranks in Bid to Turn Around Siri
Apple is shaking up its executive ranks to get its AI efforts back on track after months of delays. Mike Rockwell, vice president in charge of the Vision Products Group, will now be in charge of the iPhone maker's Siri virtual assistant. Rockwell will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from AI head John Giannandrea's command.
How AI Agents Can Help You Manage Your Social Media in 2025
AI agents can help streamline social media management in 2025. Unlike traditional AI tools, agentic AI is proactive—it doesn’t just generate; it takes action. Agents can research trends, develop strategies, and execute tasks autonomously, freeing up time for higher-impact tasks.
Report: Apple Makes Leadership Changes to Speed Development of AI-Powered Siri
Apple has reportedly made some leadership changes to speed up its development of artificial intelligence (AI) products. The company has put creator Mike Rockwell in charge of its virtual assistant, and removed Siri from the oversight of AI head, Bloomberg Thursday (March 20), citing unnamed sources.
Key Takeaways
- AI is being used to solve complex problems in various industries, from electrical grid issues to social media management.
- The music industry is still seeing significant revenue growth despite the threat of AI.
- Enterprises are transforming and modernizing using generative and agentic AI.
- Walmart has created a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed 'Wally.'
- Apple is shaking up its executive ranks to get its AI efforts back on track after months of delays.
- AI agents can help streamline social media management in 2025.
- Apple has made leadership changes to speed up its development of AI-powered Siri.
Sources
- Nvidia thinks AI can solve electrical grid problems caused by AI
- AI Is Threatening the Music Industry but Sales Are Still Soaring
- AI in action: Stories of how enterprises are transforming and modernizing
- Walmart creates a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed ‘Wally’
- Apple shakes up AI executive ranks in bid to turn around Siri, Bloomberg News reports
- Apple shakes up AI executive ranks
- How AI Agents Can Help You Manage Your Social Media In 2025
- Report: Apple Makes Leadership Changes to Speed Development of AI-Powered Siri
- Apple shakes up AI executive ranks in bid to turn around Siri, Bloomberg News reports