Real World AI: A Weekly Peek into Today’s Tech
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As AI continues to reshape industries, this week’s news highlights significant shifts and challenges. Lumen Technologies has experienced a dramatic stock surge amid rising demand for fiber infrastructure to support AI growth. Meanwhile, Apple faces challenges in delivering on its AI promises, with users experiencing limited functionality compared to what was showcased earlier this year. Additionally, a popular flight tracking app, Flighty, has integrated AI to predict plane delays with over 95% accuracy, offering passengers a glimpse into the future of air travel.
These are just a few of the intriguing stories to explore this week. Click the links in the headlines to read more, including how homeowners’ insurance is affected by AI surveillance and Intel’s missed opportunity with OpenAI.
AI in the News
How Lumen transformed from a 99-cent stock into the latest AI craze. One analyst notes ‘a legitimate uplift in demand for fiber infrastructure to support the growth in AI’ – but short covering is likely also at play with shares up 500% in a month.
The Morning After: Humane AI Pins are being returned faster than the company can sell them.
Apple Intelligence has a long way to go to match its marketing hype: Customers will only see a small piece of the vision that Apple presented when it unveiled the capabilities in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Homeowners angry: Eyes in the sky and AI lead to lost homeowner’s insurance coverage.
This popular flight tracking app now predicts plane delays, thanks to AI: Flighty claims predictions are over 95% accurate and can warn you about a delay before it happens.
Intel, now struggling against AI competitors, turned down an opportunity to own 15% of OpenAI.
Cool Tools
SpreadSite – Turn spreadsheets into interactive dashboards.
SciSpace – For exploring, understanding, and publishing research.
Me bot – AI companion that helps inspire and manage personal thoughts and ideas.
Giftit – Uses AI to present suitable gift ideas for friends and family.
Autodraw – Turns sketches into images.
Thank you for staying up-to-date with the latest AI trends and news. Join us again next week for more compelling stories and in-depth analysis. Looking forward to having you back!
