Recent developments in AI span various sectors, highlighting both its potential and the challenges it presents. The New York Times has entered into an agreement with Amazon to license its content for AI applications, including use in Amazon products like Alexa, while simultaneously pursuing legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft over unauthorized use of its content for training AI models. In AI security, Tenable is set to acquire Apex Security to enhance its AI control capabilities, aiming to detect and prevent AI misuse within organizations. The NJ AI Hub has appointed Liat Krawczyk as its new executive director to further New Jersey's position in AI innovation. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AI on EKS, an open-source project designed to facilitate the use of AI and machine learning on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). AI is also being utilized to reveal the contents of ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In the legal field, there's an emphasis on training lawyers to effectively use AI models by asking clear and precise questions. India, despite its large talent pool, faces challenges in leading AI development due to limited computing power and R&D spending. The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing AI's transformative impact on drug development, while Perplexity Labs is offering tools for building AI agents. Lastly, officials in Knox County are set to receive training on AI applications for economic development.
Key Takeaways
- The New York Times is licensing content to Amazon for AI use while suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.
- Tenable is acquiring Apex Security to improve AI security and control within its platform.
- Liat Krawczyk has been appointed as the new executive director of the NJ AI Hub.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AI on EKS to support AI and machine learning on Amazon EKS.
- AI is being used to reveal the contents of ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- Lawyers need training to effectively use AI models by asking clear and precise questions.
- India faces challenges in leading AI development despite a large talent pool due to limited resources.
- AI is transforming the pharmaceutical industry by speeding up drug development and improving patient care.
- Perplexity Labs offers tools for building AI agents and automating tasks.
- Knox County officials will receive training on AI applications for economic development.
New York Times licenses content to Amazon for AI use
The New York Times is partnering with Amazon, allowing them to use its content for AI. Amazon will use articles from The New York Times, NYT Cooking, and The Athletic. This includes using summaries and excerpts in Amazon products like Alexa. The deal comes as the Times is in a legal battle with OpenAI over copyright issues.
Amazon and New York Times team up for AI content deal
The New York Times Co. has agreed to let Amazon use its content for AI platforms. This deal includes news articles, recipes from NYT Cooking, and sports content from The Athletic. This is the Times' first agreement focusing on generative AI. The Times is also suing OpenAI and Microsoft for using its articles without permission to train chatbots.
NYT and Amazon partner on AI content licensing deal
The New York Times will license its content to Amazon for training AI models. Amazon's AI services, like Alexa, can use content from NYT Cooking and The Athletic. This deal allows Amazon to use the Times' content to create summaries. The New York Times is also suing OpenAI and Microsoft for using its content without permission.
Tenable enhances AI security with Apex Security acquisition
Tenable is buying Apex Security, an AI security startup, to improve AI controls. Apex Security helps find accidental and malicious AI misuse. Apex focuses on user behavior to detect misuse. Tenable plans to integrate Apex's features into its exposure management platform to help clients manage AI risks.
Tenable acquires AI security startup Apex for better AI control
Tenable Security plans to buy Apex, an AI security company from Israel. Apex helps find ungoverned AI within organizations. Tenable will add Apex to its Tenable One platform. Apex helps manage AI risks and enforce security policies. The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year.
Liat Krawczyk leads NJ AI Hub as executive director
Liat Krawczyk is the new executive director of the NJ AI Hub. She will start on June 16. The NJ AI Hub helps New Jersey become a leader in AI. Krawczyk previously worked on the CHIPS for America strategy team. The Hub is a partnership between Princeton University, the NJ Economic Development Authority, Microsoft, and CoreWeave.
Amazon launches AI on EKS for scalable AI workloads
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AI on EKS, an open-source project. It helps customers use AI and machine learning on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). AI on EKS offers blueprints, templates, and best practices for AI tasks. It supports training, fine-tuning, and using large language models (LLMs). This project builds on the Data on EKS (DoEKS) initiative.
AI reveals first glimpse of ancient scroll after 2000 years
Scientists are using AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum. These scrolls were damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The AI helps identify ink on the charred papyrus. Researchers hope to read the entire scroll using these methods. The scrolls may contain lost works from Epicurean thinkers.
Lawyers must use training to effectively use AI models
Lawyers using generative AI should use clear and simple questions. AI models can make up facts if the questions are unclear. Lawyers are trained to ask precise questions, which helps AI give better answers. Using well-honed questioning skills can make AI more effective and accurate. Poorly drafted prompts can train the model in a bad way.
India struggles to harvest AI fruits despite talent pool
India has a large talent pool but struggles to lead in AI. The country lacks computing power compared to Meta and Microsoft. Export restrictions and brain drain hinder AI development. India's R&D spending is lower than the US and China. The IndiaAI Mission aims to create a scalable AI computing ecosystem.
AI's impact on the pharmaceutical industry explored
AI is changing the pharmaceutical industry by speeding up drug development. It helps in research, clinical trials, and production. AI can reduce the time to get medicine approved and improve patient care. Servier is using AI in many areas and partnering with companies like Google Cloud and Owkin. Challenges include getting the right data and ensuring ethical use.
Perplexity Labs offers easy tools for building AI agents
Perplexity has launched Perplexity Labs, a service for creating basic apps and digital content. It uses AI models like GPT-4 Omni and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. The service helps users automate tasks and create projects. It offers examples and workflows to help beginners get started. Users can create reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and web apps.
Knox County officials to learn about AI applications
Economic development leaders in Knox County will receive AI training in June. The training will explore how AI can help with marketing and business attraction. The Blaizing Academy of Indianapolis will lead the sessions. The training is funded by a grant from Duke Energy. Officials will learn how to responsibly use AI in their work.
Sources
- New York Times agrees to license its material for Amazon’s AI
- Amazon, New York Times make deal for AI content
- The New York Times inks deal with Amazon to license content for AI training
- Tenable Bolsters AI Controls With Apex Security Acquisition
- Tenable to Acquire AI Security Startup Apex
- Liat Krawczyk named inaugural executive director of the NJ AI Hub
- Introducing AI on EKS: powering scalable AI workloads with Amazon EKS
- First glimpse of a charred scroll after two millennia thanks to AI
- Lawyers Using Generative AI Models Must Remember Their Training
- The MANGO paradox: Why India has been unable to harvest the fruits of the AI revolution
- Understanding AI’s impact on the pharmaceutical industry
- Perplexity offers training wheels for building AI agents
- KCIED Officials to Participate in AI Training