The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with significant developments in various sectors. This news brief highlights key stories and trends shaping the AI landscape.
Gen AI Intensive Live Course
Google and Kaggle are set to host their Gen AI Intensive live course, a free program that aims to educate participants on foundational gen AI topics. The course will feature daily livestreams, coursework, and a capstone project, with over 140,000 people participating in the 2024 edition.
DBS Bank's AI Plans
DBS Bank in Singapore has announced plans to hire 4,000 new staff, with a focus on AI and data science. The bank aims to increase its workforce to 8,000 to 9,000 employees, with a significant portion dedicated to AI-related roles.
Silent Album Protest
British musicians have released a silent album to protest the proposed changes to AI laws in the UK. The album features recordings of empty studios and performance spaces, highlighting the potential impact of AI on creative industries.
Varonis at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Varonis, a leader in data security, will be attending the 2025 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. The company will showcase its Data Security Platform, which uses AI-powered automation to detect and prevent data breaches.
Apple's $500 Billion Investment
Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the US, with a focus on AI and data centers. The investment includes plans to build a new factory in Texas and hire 20,000 more R&D workers.
UK Newspapers Protest AI Rights Proposal
Major UK newspapers have come together to protest the government's proposed changes to AI laws. The 'Make It Right' campaign aims to protect creative industries from the potential impact of AI.
Carroll University Launches AI Major
Carroll University has launched a new major in artificial intelligence, providing students with courses covering machine learning algorithms, natural language understanding, and more.
ASM Sales Forecast Beats Estimates
ASM International NV's first-quarter revenue forecast has beaten estimates, driven by an AI boom in demand for its products.
Sales Teams Must Embrace AI
A new report warns that sales teams must embrace AI or risk falling behind. The report highlights the increasing integration of AI-driven sales enablement and the challenges organizations face in advancing their sales strategies.
AI Stocks Tumble
AI stocks have tumbled ahead of Nvidia's highly-anticipated quarterly report, with shares of AI server makers and chip stocks also falling.
Key Takeaways
- The Gen AI Intensive live course is set to educate participants on foundational gen AI topics.
- DBS Bank is hiring 4,000 new staff, with a focus on AI and data science.
- British musicians have released a silent album to protest the proposed changes to AI laws in the UK.
- Varonis will showcase its Data Security Platform at the 2025 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit.
- Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the US, with a focus on AI and data centers.
- Major UK newspapers have come together to protest the government's proposed changes to AI laws.
- Carroll University has launched a new major in artificial intelligence.
- ASM International NV's first-quarter revenue forecast has beaten estimates, driven by an AI boom in demand for its products.
- Sales teams must embrace AI or risk falling behind, according to a new report.
- AI stocks have tumbled ahead of Nvidia's quarterly report.
Sources
- Sign up for this year’s Gen AI Intensive live course from Google and Kaggle.
- Shirkad xiraysa 4,000 oo boos oo bani'aadan ka shaqeeyaan si ay ugu badasho garaadka macmalka ah 'AI'
- British musicians release silent album to protest AI use of their work
- Varonis at the 2025 Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit: Securing Data in the Age of AI
- Why Apple just announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S.
- UK newspapers blanket their covers to protest loss of AI protections
- Carroll University launches major in artificial intelligence
- ASM Sales Forecast Beats Estimates as AI Boom Drives Demand
- Sales Teams Must Embrace AI or Fall Behind, Warns New Allego & LXA Report
- AI stocks tumble in broad risk-off move ahead of Nvidia's results