Real World AI: A Weekly Peek into Today’s Tech
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In this week’s edition of our AI news blog, we explore several pivotal developments that underscore the impact of artificial intelligence and technology on various sectors. We examine the strain on the United States’ electrical grid, which faces significant pressure from the increased electricity demand driven by AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining, highlighting the need for infrastructural updates.
Additionally, we’ll explore the advancement of autonomous maritime technology with the emergence of robot ships. These unmanned, remote-controlled vessels represent a significant shift in ocean navigation and commerce, promising a new era in maritime operations.
The ethical and legal dimensions of AI are also brought into focus with the arrest of a former Google engineer, charged with stealing AI trade secrets to advance technology development in China. This incident underscores the global competition in AI and the complex issues surrounding intellectual property and innovation.
On the practical side, we are also featuring a guide to the top 28 AI and ChatGPT courses available online for free. This resource is aimed at those looking to understand and utilize AI technology, reflecting the growing importance of AI literacy in today’s tech-driven landscape.
Join us as we navigate through these topics and more, offering an intriguing overview of the latest in AI developments and their implications for the future.
AI in the News
The US is facing the risk of rolling blackouts as predicted electricity demand doubles with AI data centers and crypto mines presenting a ‘staggering challenge’ to the outdated grid.
Robot Ships: Huge remote controlled vessels are setting sail. It sounds like science fiction. Ocean-going ships with no-one on board. But this vision of the future is coming – and sooner than you might think.
28 of the best AI and ChatGPT courses you can take online for free: Learn how to make this technology work for you.
The Terrifying A.I. Scam That Uses Your Loved One’s Voice: A Brooklyn couple got a call from relatives who were being held ransom. Their voices—like many others these days—had been cloned.
Klarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it laid off 700 people. The Swedish fintech, which was criticized for its handling of a dramatic staff reduction in 2022, is touting new efficiencies powered by OpenAI.
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Our weekly dispatch from the AI frontier is just a starting point. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future, we’re here to guide you through the complexities and wonders of artificial intelligence. Join us next week for another round of engaging and insightful stories.
