The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, with significant implications for various industries and sectors. Recent news highlights the potential benefits and challenges of AI, from its impact on education to its role in business and technology. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI and what they mean for the future.
Rochester and the Looming Disruption of Artificial Intelligence
Rochester may be particularly well-positioned to benefit from the potential disruptive power of AI. The region's industries and sectors are likely to be impacted by AI, and it's essential to understand how it can benefit the area. AI has the potential to revolutionize various fields, from healthcare to finance, and Rochester is well-equipped to take advantage of these opportunities.
Broadcom Rallies After AI Growth Fuels Upbeat Sales Forecast
Broadcom Inc. has seen a significant surge in its stock price after an upbeat sales forecast reassured investors that spending on artificial intelligence computing remains healthy. The company's custom design business has been a major beneficiary of AI expenditures, with its data center customers pouring money into new infrastructure. Broadcom's CEO, Hock Tan, cited AI spending as a key driver during the first quarter, with sales from that area totaling $4.4 billion in the current period.
Google AI Mode Is Live In Labs - How To Access It
Google has officially announced Google AI Mode, a new experiment that gives users more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities. To access AI Mode, users need to opt-in and be approved by Google. Currently, it's rolling out to Google One AI Premium subscribers first. AI Mode uses a 'query fan-out' technique, issuing multiple related searches concurrently across subtopics and multiple data sources, and then brings those results together to provide an easy-to-understand response.
More Teachers Say They're Using AI in Their Lessons. Here's How
A growing number of teachers say they're incorporating AI into their instruction in a variety of ways. In February, Education Week asked its audience if they had integrated AI into any lessons this school year. A majority—60 percent—of the 1,186 respondents said they had integrated the emerging technology into their lessons, while 39 percent said they had not. Teachers are using AI to help create rubrics, automate tasks, and enhance data analysis.
Scale AI Is Being Investigated By The US Department Of Labor
Scale AI Is Being Investigated By The US Department Of Labor. This article is about the investigation of Scale AI by the US Department of Labor.
The AI Skills Gap: Women’s Interest in Generative AI Outpaces Available Training
Women in professional roles across industries show strong interest in learning generative AI skills, according to research commissioned by AWS. A nationwide survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. women found that 77% are interested in learning how to apply generative AI capabilities, such as automating tasks, enhancing data analysis, fostering creativity, and aiding content creation to their current roles.
Meta is Targeting 'Hundreds of Millions' of Businesses for Agentic AI
Meta is targeting ‘hundreds of millions’ of businesses in agentic AI deployment. Meta's head of business AI, Clara Shih, expects AI to transform every job and every business, including the hundreds of millions of small businesses that use WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook to connect with customers.
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Falls as AI Stars Lose More of Their Glow
Wall Street's sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump's tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.8% to resume its slide after a clawed back some of its . The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 427 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.6% to finish more than 10% below its record set in December.
Is Artificial Intelligence Affecting Critical Thinking Skills?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used in classrooms around the world. Last month, British universities were warned to “stress-test” all assessments after new research revealed that “almost all” undergraduates are using generative AI (GenAI) in their studies. Last year, a study by TeamLease EdTech revealed that over 61% of educators in India are using AI tools. All this has given rise to fears that students will likely begin accepting information at face value rather than critically analysing it.
Key Takeaways
- AI has the potential to revolutionize various fields, from healthcare to finance.
- Broadcom's custom design business has been a major beneficiary of AI expenditures.
- Google has officially announced Google AI Mode, a new experiment that gives users more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities.
- Teachers are using AI to help create rubrics, automate tasks, and enhance data analysis.
- Women in professional roles across industries show strong interest in learning generative AI skills.
- Meta is targeting ‘hundreds of millions’ of businesses in agentic AI deployment.
- The use of AI in education may affect critical thinking skills.
- The AI skills gap is a significant concern, with women's interest in generative AI outpacing available training.
- The stock market has seen a significant sell-off due to uncertainty about the economy and AI's impact on various industries.
Sources
- Rochester and the looming disruption of artificial intelligence
- Broadcom Rallies After AI Growth Fuels Upbeat Sales Forecast
- Google AI Mode Is Live In Labs - How To Access It
- More Teachers Say They're Using AI in Their Lessons. Here's How
- Scale AI Is Being Investigated By The US Department Of Labor- TechCrunch
- The AI skills gap: Women’s interest in generative AI outpaces available training
- Meta is targeting 'hundreds of millions' of businesses in agentic AI deployment
- Stock market today: Wall Street falls as AI stars lose more of their glow
- Is Artificial Intelligence affecting critical thinking skills? | The Hindu parley podcast