Artificial Intelligence News - July 12th, 2024

Dear AI Technology Enthusiasts,

Welcome to the 9th Edition AI newsletter !

This week has been filled with fascinating developments in artificial intelligence. Here are top updates, each with a potential use case to inspire your business strategies.

1. EU Probes Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI Deals

The European Union has intensified its antitrust scrutiny on high-profile AI collaborations.

Use Case: Businesses should monitor regulatory developments to ensure compliance and anticipate potential market shifts.

2. OpenAI Blocks Access to China

OpenAI has blocked access to its site from mainland China and Hong Kong.

Use Case: This move underscores the geopolitical challenges in AI technology, affecting global market strategies.

3. SoftBank’s Healthcare Venture with Tempus AI

SoftBank has launched a joint venture with Tempus AI to leverage AI in medical data analysis and treatment recommendations.

Use Case: Healthcare providers can adopt AI-driven analytics to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

4. SoftBank’s Vision on Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI)

SoftBank's CEO predicted that ASI could become a reality within the next decade and Soft Bank Son's plan to create ASI.

Use Case: Companies should prepare for the transformative potential of ASI in business and technology landscapes.

5. Alibaba Cloud’s English Version of ModelScope

Alibaba Cloud has launched an English version of its open-source AI model community, ModelScope.

Use Case: Global businesses can leverage this platform for developing generative AI solutions.

6. Checking Blood Pressure with AI and a Camera

Engineers have developed a system to remotely measure blood pressure using AI and a camera.

Use Case: Healthcare providers can utilize this technology for non-invasive and convenient patient monitoring.

7. Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet Beats GPT-4 in Benchmarks

Anthropic launched Claude 3.5 Sonnet, surpassing GPT-4 in several benchmarks.

Use Case: AI developers can explore this model for superior performance in various applications.

8. EU AI Regulation Delays Apple’s Features

Apple has delayed the launch of AI features in the EU due to regulatory concerns.

Use Case: Companies must stay updated on regulatory changes to avoid disruptions in AI product rollouts.

Stay ahead in the ever-evolving AI landscape by leveraging these updates to drive innovation and efficiency in your business.

If you have any feedback or stories you’d like to share, please reach out to me over DM.

Until next update, stay curious and keep innovating!

Best

Ruhbir Singh

[Everyday, I do a lot of reading and spend time doing experiments with various AI tools and other industrial use case deployments we have been doing as a team.

I thought I should share my personal views notes as learning / observation with my Linkedin family and other social platforms and for my future self to put growth of AI over a timeline, so here you have this AI News Newsletter.

I will bring you updates on groundbreaking research, innovative applications, and insightful commentary on how AI is shaping our world, hope you will find it useful.]