The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and various industries is a rapidly evolving landscape, with significant implications for businesses, governments, and individuals. This news brief highlights key developments and concerns in the AI space, from its application in security and finance to its impact on creative industries and healthcare.
Security Doesn't Trust AI, But Startups Are Using It to Write 95% of Their Code
Startups are increasingly relying on AI to write a significant portion of their code, despite security concerns. A recent poll found that vendors struggle to make AI fit into real workflows, and buyers aren't convinced AI actually helps. However, AI can be useful for prototyping and building MVPs, which are often thrown away anyway. This raises questions about the potential for AI-generated code to be used in attacks.
Employees Want Generative AI Training to Help Close Talent Gap
A report highlights the need for employees to receive training in generative AI to help close the talent gap. Enterprise efforts to adopt AI are hindered by a lack of in-house skills, but workers are confident in their ability to develop the necessary skills. Companies like Accenture are upskilling their employees to work with AI, with promising results.
Akeneo Brings the Voice of the Customer to Product Records
Akeneo's latest release brings the voice of the customer to product records, preparing companies for a new era of AI-powered commerce. The company's Product Cloud solution now includes AI-powered capabilities to enhance product records and improve customer experiences.
AI Diagnoses Endometrial Cancer with Near Perfect Accuracy
Researchers have developed an AI model that can detect endometrial cancer with near perfect accuracy. The model examines histopathological images and can enhance clinical processes. This breakthrough has significant implications for healthcare and could lead to better patient outcomes.
Experts Explain How AI Can Be Used in Financial Scams
Experts warn that AI can be used in financial scams, including identity theft and mimicking voices to contact banks or credit card companies. However, AI can also be used to detect fraud and prevent suspicious activity.
Hollywood Luminaries Urge Trump to Not Let AI Companies 'Exploit' Copyrighted Works
Over 400 Hollywood creative leaders have signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to not roll back copyright protections at the behest of AI companies. The letter argues that AI companies are asking to undermine the economic and cultural strength of America's creative industries.
AI Industry's Wish List for Trump
The AI industry is hoping to shape the Trump administration's policy on AI and keep the U.S. a leader in the space. Industry players are calling for a clearer regulatory framework, but not overregulation, and are pushing for strengthened export controls amid foreign competition.
Key Takeaways
- AI is being used in various industries, from security and finance to healthcare and creative industries.
- Startups are relying on AI to write a significant portion of their code, despite security concerns.
- Employees need training in generative AI to close the talent gap.
- AI can be used to detect endometrial cancer with near perfect accuracy.
- AI can be used in financial scams, but also to detect fraud and prevent suspicious activity.
- The AI industry is pushing for a clearer regulatory framework and strengthened export controls.
- Hollywood luminaries are urging the Trump administration to not let AI companies 'exploit' copyrighted works.
Sources
- Security doesn’t trust AI, but startups are using it to write 95% of their code
- Employees want generative AI training to help close talent gap
- Akeneo Brings The Voice Of The Customer To Product Records, Preparing Companies For A New Era Of AI-powered Commerce - Retail News And Events
- Why Russia And China's AI Partnership Is A Real Threat To U.S. Dominance - Video
- AI diagnoses endometrial cancer with near perfect accuracy
- An Army of A-Listers Are Challenging OpenAI and Google Over Copyright Exemptions for Training AI Models
- You Can Try Notepad’s New AI Summarizer in Windows 11 Now (If You Pay)
- Experts explain how AI can be used in financial scams
- Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo and More Than 400 Hollywood Names Urge Trump to Not Let AI Companies ‘Exploit’ Copyrighted Works
- AI industry’s wish list for Trump