Nvidia CEO Defends AI as US Agencies Integrate It; Google Offers Gemini Data Swap
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has criticized AI doomsayers, likening AI to vaccines and emphasizing its transformative benefits, according to Reuters. Huang's stance aligns with Nvidia's AI dominance, though critics argue this downplays potential risks like job displacement and misinformation.
Nearly 90% of U.S. federal agencies are integrating AI into their workflows to improve efficiency in data analysis and predictive modeling, despite security concerns and budget constraints, reports Federal News Network. Around 80% of these agencies plan to increase their AI investments, signaling continuing optimism.
Google is inviting Gemini users to let the chatbot access data from their Gmail, Photos, Search history, and YouTube accounts in exchange for potentially more personalized responses, according to The Register. Google assures users that private data will remain private and will not be used for training the model.
Caterpillar is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop AI-powered industrial automation solutions including the Jetson Thor platform and the Cat AI Assistant for operators, according to a press release. The partnership aims to create smarter equipment and more agile manufacturing processes.
ADMIE, the Independent Power Transmission Operator in Greece, has launched a Digital Maintenance Center to provide real-time monitoring and management of critical equipment and infrastructure within the power transmission system, according to Greek Reporter.
dSHERLOCK, a rapid CRISPR-based diagnostic tool, can quickly detect Candida auris from patient swabs and identify antifungal resistance mutations, potentially leading to faster treatment decisions during hospital outbreaks, according to Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN).
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