Humanity faces two existential crises - the climate crisis and AI. Can one help solve the other?
EU and UK have contrasting regulations on AI development: EU's risk-based legislation vs. British approach fitting AI companies into existing tech laws. [ more ]
8 Innovative Use Cases of AI in Australian Businesses in 2024
AI opportunities excite Australian businesses, but skills shortage hinders projects. Early adopters showcase remarkable AI innovation across sectors. [ more ]
Investment in AI is on the rise, with major players like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI, and Nvidia making significant financial commitments.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has put in $10 billion towards computing infrastructure, focusing on artificial general intelligence, while Microsoft is investing over $2 billion in Mistral to tap into new markets. [ more ]
UK gov't touts $100M+ plan to fire up 'responsible' AI R&D | TechCrunch
The UK government is publishing its response to an AI regulation consultation, focusing on using existing laws and regulators to supervise the AI sector.
The government plans to provide over £100 million in funding to bolster AI regulation, upskill regulators, and establish research hubs for AI innovation. [ more ]
NSF launches AI resource pilot to spur US innovation
The National Science Foundation has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot to democratize access to AI technologies.
The pilot program aims to promote the Biden administration's goal of establishing the U.S. as a leader in AI innovation by making federal resources open and publicly accessible. [ more ]
Dutch govt presents vision for GenAI; identifies these 4 principles for responsible AI development
The Dutch government has presented its vision of generative AI and recognizes the need to address the opportunities and challenges of AI. They aim to bring the Netherlands in line with the rapid developments of AI.
The government aims to retain control over the future socioeconomic security of the Netherlands and not leave it solely in the hands of major tech companies. [ more ]