Global Scans · AI · Weekly Summary

• [New] China will use content generated through artificial intelligence to try and disrupt Lok Sabha polls in India, along with polls in US and South Korea. StratNews Global
• [New] A recent survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services found that a majority of futurists worldwide believe that AI has the potential to create a better and more equitable world. elblog.pl
• [New] AI may accelerate trends in automation; as much as 30% of working hours in the US could be lost to automation by 2030. alliancebernstein
• [New] Asked which three technologies will have the biggest effect on broadcast in the next five years, 60% of respondents named AI and machine learning, particularly as a tool to bring efficiencies and production gains through automation. Variety
• [New] From Artificial Intelligence to earth observation, current innovations have the potential to transform the world's response to climate change. Brewminate
• [New] With major elections taking place around the world in 2024, particularly in India, South Korea and the United States, we assess that China will, at a minimum, create and amplify AI-generated content to benefit its interests. Microsoft on the Issues
• [New] The European Union and the United States share the concern that malign use of AI applications, such as the creation of harmful deepfakes, poses new risks, including to further the spread and targeting of foreign information manipulation and interference. European American Chamber of Commerce New York [EACCNY]
• [New] With a projected growth in GDP and a thriving AI ecosystem, India is poised to make substantial contributions to the field of AI in the coming years. elblog.pl
• [New] AWS will help AXA support its business clients, creating secure, compliant new services and capabilities fueled by advanced technologies like generative AI. Press Center
• [New] Generative AI is fundamentally changing how many organizations operate and will fuel a new era of how both customers and employees will interact with businesses and brands. TradingView
• [New] Axelera AI's Voyager SDK enables effortless deployment of AI applications, showing the potential of the Metis AI Processing Unit. SECO Blog
• [New] 21% of IT decision makers think AI can help them with creating security rules and 19% say attack simulation and compliance violation could ultimately prove to be the most likely cybersecurity use cases in 2024. ZDNet
• [New] Time and The Wall Street Journal are looking for other methods of using generative AI internally to both improve their teams' efficiencies as well as create more turnkey offerings that will speed up the rate of doing business. Digiday
• [New] Generative AI holds immense potential to transform businesses and drive higher returns on investment in 2024 and beyond. Analytics Insight
• [New] Generative AI is changing the world, and the impacts it will have on the workforce mean higher education must evolve and adjust how it prepares students for professional success. eCampus News
• [New] As recently suggested by Chubb and co-workers, AI has the potential to greatly enhance research capabilities by automating data analysis, identifying patterns, and making predictions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to open a new hub in the heart of London, dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence. MarketScreener
• [New] $5.1 million will be allocated for the strengthening and enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, which proposes to guide AI in a positive direction for the safety of Canadians. CP24
• [New] The proposed Act aims to guide AI innovation in a positive direction to help ensure Canadians are protected from potential risks by ensuring the responsible adoption of AI by Canadian businesses. Prime Minister of Canada
• [New] The rapid advance of generative AI today will unlock immense economic potential for Canada, significantly improving productivity and reducing the time workers have to spend on repetitive tasks. Prime Minister of Canada
• Cash-strapped local governments are always looking for new ways to increase efficiency, and the Queensland University of Technology thinks AI chatbots might be the next big thing. The Mandarin
• Generative AI, a technology capable of creating content, poses both opportunities and challenges for industries worldwide. Industry4o.com

Last updated: 10 April 2024