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  •  Blockchain

    How AI And Web3 ID Tech Can Defeat Deepfake Frauds

    Forbes, 06/27/23. The rise of AI technology has brought about an increase in fraud and deepfake duplicate accounts, posing a threat to online identities. However, blockchain technology offers a solution through verified digital IDs, providing trust and safety in online interactions. Blockchain-verified profiles can offer proof of humanity and secure digital assets while preserving user privacy. Additionally, AI can be utilized to monitor and secure these profiles. By combining AI with robust identity solutions, we can effectively combat AI-driven fraud and protect our digital identities. READ THE ARTICLE

  •  Healthcare

    First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients

    Fox News, 06/27/23. Insilico Medicine has made a groundbreaking achievement by developing the first-ever AI-generated drug, entering Phase 2 clinical trials. The drug, INS018_055, targets idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease. Utilizing AI technology, the company discovered a new target and designed a promising molecule to address the limitations of current treatments. If successful, the drug will proceed to Phase 2b and Phase 3 trials, with hopes of reaching the market in the near future. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize drug discovery and improve treatment options for patients. READ THE ARTICLE

  •  IBM

    IBM Study: CEOs Embrace Generative AI as Productivity Jumps to the Top of their Agendas

    IBM, 06/27/23. The IBM Institute for Business Value conducted a global study that reveals CEOs prioritize productivity as their top business priority, with technology modernization being crucial in achieving those goals. However, CEOs face barriers as they strive to adopt generative AI and modernize their organizations. The study highlights a disconnect between CEOs and their teams in terms of AI readiness. While CEOs are actively exploring generative AI, their executive teams and non-CEO senior executives express reservations about their organization’s readiness to adopt this technology. The study also emphasizes the impact of generative AI on the workforce, including both workforce reduction and hiring. Overall, CEOs see the potential competitive advantage of generative AI but acknowledge the need to address concerns regarding bias, ethics, and security. READ THE ARTICLE

  •  China

    US considering new restrictions on AI chip exports to China, Wall Street Journal reports

    Reuters, 06/27/23. The United States is reportedly considering new restrictions on exports of artificial intelligence chips to China. This news has caused shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to drop. The Commerce Department is said to be planning to halt chip shipments from Nvidia and other chip companies to China as early as July. Nvidia, Micron, and AMD are among the U.S. chipmakers caught in the crossfire of the tensions between China and the Biden administration. These new restrictions would require a special U.S. export license even for the sale of the A800 chips. READ THE ARTICLE

  •  Edge

    Qualcomm Is Right About AI: It Requires Strong Edge Computing

    Forbes, 06/27/23. AI processing is set to impact every category of digital devices, from cars to smartphones and everything in between. However, for AI to truly scale and have maximum impact, processing needs to happen both on the cloud and at the edge of the network. Large language models (LLMs) that power AIs like ChatGPT require significant compute and training time, but mobile devices have the performance to run smaller LLMs locally. As LLMs become more common, they will become more optimized, and mobile devices will become more capable of running larger AI models. Customized AI models can be trained on fewer parameters to address specific tasks, reducing the burden on cloud computing. Qualcomm is taking a leadership role in on-device AI processing, leveraging its hardware and software capabilities to scale AI across its product segments. This enables developers to deploy AI apps across a range of devices. Other companies like Google and Microsoft are also making developments in on-device AI, creating an environment for developers to enable AI at the edge. The future of AI lies in a hybrid approach, and Qualcomm is well-positioned to accommodate and cultivate this approach. Overall, the era of hybrid AI has the potential to revolutionize the capabilities of devices on the edge. READ THE ARTICLE

  •  Education

    7 Strategies to Prepare Educators to Teach With AI

    Education Week, 06/27/23. Educators at all levels are grappling with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. To address this challenge, experts suggest that teacher preparation programs focus on seven strategies. These include establishing a foundational understanding of AI, cultivating skills for effective use of AI instructional tools, incorporating the Five Big Ideas in AI framework for K-12 AI literacy, providing hands-on experiences, infusing AI across existing curriculum, critically examining AI technology, and intentionally integrating these approaches into teacher prep programs. By doing so, educators can be better equipped to teach with and about AI. READ THE ARTICLE