The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various industries is transforming the way businesses operate and interact with customers. Recent news highlights the growing importance of AI in different sectors, from technology and finance to healthcare and entertainment.
Upskilling Employees for AI Adoption
Companies need to focus on upskilling employees to effectively utilize AI in the workplace, according to May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer. This approach enables businesses to stay competitive and adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
AI Becomes as Common as Electricity
AI use is becoming almost commonplace, with 71% of organizations regularly using genAI in at least one business function, according to a McKinsey survey. The democratization of AI means new roles and capabilities for innovation across various industries, making it essential for businesses to adapt and upskill their employees.
Maximizing Productivity with AI Skills
Acquiring AI skills and achieving basic fluency in AI technologies is essential for healthcare professionals to fully leverage AI's potential and enhance patient care. Microsoft is dedicated to bringing AI skilling opportunities to healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their practices.
AI Studios Focus on Narrative and Storytelling
AI studios are shifting their focus from "push a button and make a whole film" to prioritizing the quality of stories and characters. This re-centering around narrative within the AI space is a welcome relief from the hype and overstatements that drove conversations in the past two years.
AMD RDNA 3 GPUs Outperform Nvidia in AI
AMD's 48GB RDNA 3 GPUs have been shown to outperform Nvidia's previous-generation RTX 4090 in AI tasks, with the Pro W7800 and Pro W7900 48GB GPUs being up to 7.3x faster in certain benchmarks. However, Nvidia has responded with its own benchmarks, showing its RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 outperforming AMD's flagship GPU.
Nvidia Stock Holds Up Better Than Peers
Nvidia shares have held up better than other Magnificent 7 stocks during the recent rout, with investors seeking dip-buying opportunities in the AI chipmaker. The stock has traded within a descending channel, with the price finding buying interest near the pattern's lower trendline.
ForexIGO Bridges Gold and GBP/USD Trading
ForexIGO, an AI-powered Expert Advisor, introduces a dual-market strategy designed to optimize both gold (XAUUSD) and GBP/USD trading within the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform. The system analyzes price relationships and dynamically balances exposure to ensure each trade aligns with optimal market conditions.
Sesame Releases its Base AI Model
Sesame, the startup behind the viral virtual assistant Maya, releases its base AI model, called CSM-1B. The model generates "RVQ audio codes" from text and audio inputs and is under an Apache 2.0 license, allowing for commercial use with few restrictions.
Foxconn to Post Higher Q4 Profit on AI Server Demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, is expected to report a higher Q4 profit due to strong demand for artificial intelligence servers. The company forecasts strong Q1 revenue after a profit miss, driven by solid demand from its tech clients.
Key Takeaways
- Companies need to focus on upskilling employees to effectively utilize AI in the workplace.
- AI use is becoming almost commonplace, with 71% of organizations regularly using genAI in at least one business function.
- Acquiring AI skills and achieving basic fluency in AI technologies is essential for healthcare professionals to fully leverage AI's potential and enhance patient care.
- AI studios are shifting their focus from "push a button and make a whole film" to prioritizing the quality of stories and characters.
- AMD's 48GB RDNA 3 GPUs have been shown to outperform Nvidia's previous-generation RTX 4090 in AI tasks.
- Nvidia shares have held up better than other Magnificent 7 stocks during the recent rout.
- ForexIGO introduces a dual-market strategy designed to optimize both gold (XAUUSD) and GBP/USD trading within the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform.
- Sesame releases its base AI model, called CSM-1B, which generates "RVQ audio codes" from text and audio inputs.
- Foxconn is expected to report a higher Q4 profit due to strong demand for artificial intelligence servers.
Sources
- Companies need to focus on ‘upscaling employees’ to help them use AI, CEO argues
- The Implications When AI Becomes As Common As Electricity
- Get the AI skills you need to maximize your productivity
- AI Studios Are Focusing More On Stories And Turning Away From 2023 Approach Of “Push A Button And Make A Whole Film”
- AMD RDNA 3 professional GPUs with 48GB can beat Nvidia 24GB cards in AI — putting the 'Large' in LLM
- Nvidia Stock Held Up Better Than Mag 7 Peers During Thursday's Rout—Watch These Key Levels
- ForexIGO Bridges Gold and GBP/USD Trading in a Single AI Solution
- Sesame, the startup behind the viral virtual assistant Maya, releases its base AI model
- Foxconn to post higher Q4 profit on AI server demand