The world of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, with breakthroughs and innovations emerging across various sectors. In the realm of healthcare, AI is transforming the way medical professionals diagnose and treat patients, with unexpected advancements beyond note-taking and diagnosis. Meanwhile, in the logistics industry, Flexport has unveiled over 20 tech and AI-powered products to modernize global supply chains, including an AI Insights Builder and a Control Tower for enhanced supply chain visibility and management. In the field of AI itself, Anthropic has released its latest frontier model, Claude Sonnet 3.7, which combines reasoning and real-time answering capabilities. Additionally, Microsoft has canceled some AI data center leases, raising concerns over the company's long-term AI computing capacity needs. Furthermore, a Texas-based moving company, 3 Men Movers, is leveraging AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability. In the realm of AI ethics, Oregon lawmakers have introduced several proposed laws centered around artificial intelligence, including restrictions on the creation of fake intimate images and the use of nursing titles by nonhumans. As AI continues to shape various industries and aspects of our lives, it is essential to stay informed about the latest developments and their implications.
Unexpected ways AI is changing health care—beyond notes and diagnosis
AI can transcribe clinical notes, draft MyChart messages, interpret X-rays, and perform various other tasks. As AI gains popularity in the health care industry, the terms 'artificial intelligence' and 'machine learning' are becoming increasingly common. AI can also help with tasks such as data analysis, patient engagement, and population health management.
Flexport Unveils 20+ Tech and AI-Powered Products to Modernize Global Supply Chains
Flexport has announced the launch of over 20 tech and AI-powered products designed to transform global logistics. The company's AI Insights Builder allows businesses to ask questions in natural language and receive immediate insights about their supply chain performance. Flexport Control Tower provides end-to-end visibility across the entire supply chain from order creation to final delivery.
DDN on files, objects and AI training and inference
DDN has announced its fast access object storage, which will support GPUDirect for objects. The company's Infinia is a hundred times faster than the object storage competitors in data discovery and provides twenty to twenty-five times faster time to first byte. DDN is also working with Nvidia on NEMO, enhancing its IO tools to parallelize the S3 stuff.
Artificial intelligence automation webinar set for Feb. 26
Small-business owners will have an opportunity to learn how to automate their companies through artificial intelligence (AI) on February 26. Kellee Carroll will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Hands-On AI: Building Simple Tools to Automate Your Business."
Anthropic say it's released its 'most intelligent' AI model yet as competition ramps up
Anthropic has unveiled its latest frontier model, Claude Sonnet 3.7, which combines an ability to reason and a traditional model that spits out answers in real time. The company claims it's the most intelligent version yet.
AI-generated clip of Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes blasted across TVs at federal agency
An AI-generated video of Trump sucking Musk's toes was shown on TVs at the HUD office. The video was emblazoned with the text: "LONG LIVE THE REAL KING." A HUD spokesperson said that the video was a "waste of taxpayer dollars and resources" and that "appropriate action will be taken for all involved."
Nvidia will face off with investors demanding perfection as the ‘spigot of investment dollars’ gushes into AI
Nvidia will face off with investors demanding perfection as the 'spigot of investment dollars' gushes into AI. The company's earnings will be closely watched as investors seek to understand the impact of AI on the company's performance.
Microsoft Drops Some AI Data Center Leases: TD Cowen
Microsoft has canceled some leases for US data center capacity, according to TD Cowen, raising broader concerns over whether it's securing more AI computing capacity than it needs in the long term.
How one Texas-based moving company is using AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability
A Texas-based moving company, 3 Men Movers, is leveraging AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability. The company uses AI to detect distracted drivers and optimize route planning.
Oregon lawmakers want to make these restrictions on artificial intelligence
Oregon lawmakers have introduced several proposed laws centered around artificial intelligence. Three bills would prohibit creation of fake intimate images. Another bill would prohibit "nonhumans" from using nursing titles. The Oregon Legislature passed in 2023, requiring political campaigns to disclose the use of AI in campaign materials. Gov. Tina Kotek also appointed an AI council in 2023 that finalized a guide for AI use in state government.
Key Takeaways
- AI is transforming the healthcare industry beyond note-taking and diagnosis.
- Flexport has unveiled over 20 tech and AI-powered products to modernize global supply chains.
- Anthropic has released its latest frontier model, Claude Sonnet 3.7, which combines reasoning and real-time answering capabilities.
- Microsoft has canceled some AI data center leases, raising concerns over the company's long-term AI computing capacity needs.
- A Texas-based moving company, 3 Men Movers, is leveraging AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability.
- Oregon lawmakers have introduced several proposed laws centered around artificial intelligence, including restrictions on the creation of fake intimate images and the use of nursing titles by nonhumans.
Sources
- Unexpected ways AI is changing health care—beyond notes and diagnosis
- Flexport Unveils 20+ Tech and AI-Powered Products to Modernize Global Supply Chains
- DDN on files, objects and AI training and inference
- Artificial intelligence automation webinar set for Feb. 26
- Anthropic say it's released its 'most intelligent' AI model yet as competition ramps up
- AI-generated clip of Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes blasted across TVs at federal agency
- Nvidia will face off with investors demanding perfection as the ‘spigot of investment dollars’ gushes into AI
- Microsoft Drops Some AI Data Center Leases: TD Cowen
- How one Texas-based moving company is using AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability
- Oregon lawmakers want to make these restrictions on artificial intelligence