AI-Powered Security Enhancements
Juniper Networks has partnered with stc to enhance the company's 5G security deployment using AI-driven automation. The collaboration aims to improve security performance, user experience, and reduce costs. stc has fully adopted Juniper's AI-Native Security approach, which integrates automation features into its existing Juniper SRX next-generation firewall deployment.
AI in Melanoma Diagnosis
A recent review suggests that AI can help address gender disparities in melanoma diagnosis. Men with melanoma tend to be diagnosed later and have worse outcomes. AI models can analyze high-resolution dermoscopic and clinical images to classify lesions with remarkable sensitivity and specificity. However, AI's efficacy is largely based on the quality of the data sets used to train models, and many large data sets under-represent minority groups.
AI at SXSW 2025
TechCrunch is covering SXSW 2025, where IBM CEO Arvind Krishna spoke about the powers of AI. Mark Cuban is bullish on AI, but not everyone shares his optimism. Rivian is 'literally everywhere' at SXSW, with at least four installations. The company is trying to make a big splash and connect with attendees.
AI in Home Improvement
Home improvement stores Home Depot and Lowe's have launched AI helpers on their websites. The tools can give product recommendations, summarize reviews, and offer how-to advice. However, the tools are still prone to errors and incorrect information.
AI in Logistics and Supply Chain
Dexterity has raised $95 million to develop 'Physical AI' for robots. The company aims to use the technology to enhance productivity and address labor shortages. Dexterity's Physical AI and robotics offerings feature robots with human-like dexterity, automation of repetitive tasks, and complex manipulations in unpredictable environments.
AI in Education
The University of Hawaii has partnered with Google to offer students and faculty free access to an online training course in artificial intelligence. The course, Google's 'AI Essentials,' teaches efficient and responsible use of AI. The online course allows people to work at their own pace using their UH username and password.
AI in Nursing Education
A nursing school dean at a private Catholic university in Baton Rouge says AI tools are helping teach and mentor students. The dean is using an AI tool called Surepath AI to answer questions and generate credible help. The university is also looking at possible virtual simulations to improve nursing education.
AI Becoming Agentic
OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, Greg Weil, said that ChatGPT will become agentic in 2025. This means that ChatGPT will go from answering questions to completing tasks in the real world. Weil believes that people will always find things to do, even with AI agents doing tasks for them.
Key Takeaways
- AI is being used to enhance security performance and user experience in 5G networks.
- AI can help address gender disparities in melanoma diagnosis, but its efficacy depends on the quality of the data sets used to train models.
- AI is being used in various industries, including home improvement, logistics, and education.
- AI is becoming more agentic, with the ability to complete tasks in the real world.
- The pace and scope of new AI innovations require a reorientation of one's strategy.
- Safety concerns are being addressed through proactive approaches, such as iterative deployment and co-evolving with society.
Sources
- Juniper Networks Brings AI-Native Security to stc's Services
- AI, Other Technologies May Help Narrow Gender Disparities in Melanoma
- SXSW 2025 live coverage: Mark Cuban is bullish on AI, Rivian is 'literally everywhere,' and Conan O'Brien gets a Doom Hammer
- Home improvement stores launch AI helpers
- Dexterity Raises $95 Million to Develop ‘Physical AI’ for Robots
- AI is ruining Pinterest. Here's why it's such a big problem
- Sola Security launches with $30M to simplify cybersecurity with AI and no-code tools
- University of Hawaii to Offer Free AI Training With Google
- Q&A: Nursing Educator Hopes AI Can Improve Training
- OpenAI CPO: ChatGPT to Become Agentic in 2025