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  • The FCC may continue to face challenges coordinating with other federal agencies to reach a unified position at World Radiocommunication Conferences that could help support the growth of next-generation wireless networks. JD Supra
  • We see an opportunity for the continued use of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide faster and more accurate insights from the abundance of sustainability-related data and information that is beginning to penetrate the global economy. Environmental Finance
  • We expect investment in technology, pharma/tech collaborations and the evolution of regulation around AI to continue to be big themes in 2024. Legal Business Magazine
  • Curran adds that 2024 is the year when generative AI will shape the enterprise IT ecosphere, as it becomes clearer what kinds of services can be built on top of AI systems. Nation
  • Among industries globally, generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually in value across the 63 use cases it analyzed - a great opportunity and a benefit for the logistics industry as well. Logistics Management
  • JSW Neo Energy has set an ambitious target of achieving 20 GW in generation capacity and 40 GWh in energy storage capacity by 2030. Polyestertime
  • On-device AI should rejuvenate the marketing of PCs through 2024 and help sustain existing anticipated replacement cycles, negating some of the negative effects of a disruptive socioeconomic environment. Gartner
  • Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI smartphones are projected to total 295 million units by the end of 2024, up from 29 million units in 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc. Gartner
  • A recent AI study of senior executives at businesses across the US and UK confirmed that the influence of AI on financial performance will reach a critical inflection point for companies across all industries. Enterprise Times
  • Attackers use AI to hide, automate, and craft sophisticated attacks, while defenders, like Black Lotus Labs, use AI to monitor, detect, predict, and respond to threats. Lumen Newsroom
  • The National University of Singapore has been demonstrating its experimental new wearable, and thanks to an AI helping hand and some creative use of existing technologies, it hopes to transform the experience of daily life with a visual impairment. Yahoo
  • Last year was a powerhouse year for kids' entertainment and toyetic content, but in 2024 we will see more toys inspired by evergreen characters of the past and small screen entertainment that has cross-generational appeal. InvestorsObserver
  • A very small amount of abated fossil fuels would continue to be used in the power sector in 2040, with gas-fired CCS plants making up 3% of electricity generation - down from the 36% share of fossil-fueled power in 2021. Carbon Brief
  • Renewables Overtaking Coal: Projections indicate renewables surpassing coal as the primary source of electricity generation by 2025, with wind and solar PV dominating by 2028. Blog
  • AI will soon take on a role beyond that of a chatbot and help users perform more elaborate browser tasks, requiring more AI computing power. Yahoo Finance
  • The focus on AI aligns with global trends, where AI and machine learning have increasingly become integral to solving complex problems, enhancing productivity, and creating new opportunities across industries. Prompt Engineering Daily
  • In November, bp announced that it will be expanding the use of generative AI through the use of Copilot for Microsoft 365 - bp is one of the first companies globally to act as a launch partner for 'intelligent AI assistant'. EMobilityPlus
  • More likely, Chinese firms will quickly move to open-access learning models or buy algorithms from top AI companies from around the world. The Diplomat
  • In 2024, developers will be expected to combine the power of low-code and generative AI to build, test, and update applications at an unprecedented speed. IT Voice | IT in Depth
  • Co-created and delivered with industry, REWIRE will accelerate the UK's ambition for net zero by transforming the next generation of high voltage electronic devices using wide / ultra-wide bandgap compound semiconductors. TechWorks
  • Major apparel exporters in Asia, such as China and Bangladesh, might assume a less dominant role as a sourcing base for recycled clothing due to their insufficient infrastructure for efficiently sorting used clothing and generating high-quality recycled textile materials. FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing
  • While Apple tends to manage with less DRAM in iPhones - which is likely to remain the case for its models with generative AI - 8 GB will likely not be sufficient for a sophisticated LLM. Edge AI and Vision Alliance

Last updated: 11 February 2024



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