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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• The next US attempt at a landing will be made by the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lander, also known as IM-1 and now Odysseus. The Orkney News
• Governments across the globe must propose a legal framework on AI, that addresses the risks of AI and plays a collaborative role globally. Express Computer
• With generative AI in the wild for just over a year, Gartner predicts AI's substantial role in enterprise IT in 2024 as organizations look for new business opportunities and cost efficiencies. iTWire
• The UK's approach to artificial intelligence has become too narrowly focused on AI safety and the threats the technology could pose, rather than its benefits. The Guardian
• 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
• Gartner states, By 2028, the adoption of AI will culminate in over 50% of cloud compute resources devoted to AI workloads, up from less than 10% in 2023. Datanami
• IBM Threat Intelligence created its proof of concept using a man-in-the-middle approach that made it possible to monitor a live conversation. VentureBeat
• Imagine a world where AI algorithms help discover life-saving drugs faster, analyze medical scans with eagle-eyed precision to detect diseases earlier, and even assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive procedures with incredible accuracy. Medium
• Newly launched Rufus represents a significant customer experience improvement for discovery and that, including its AWS cloud services, generative AI will ultimately drive tens of billions of dollars of revenue for Amazon over the next several years. Retail Dive
• Governor Andrew Bailey confirms House of Lords' view that the AI technology should be seen as a positive, rather than a risk to business. FinExtra
• A House of Lords committee has said the UK Government's approach to AI has become too narrowly focused on safety and is neglecting the opportunities the technology offers. UKAuthority
• Artificial Intelligence will not be a mass destroyer of jobs and human workers will learn to work with new technologies. BBC News
• Mastercard is turbocharging its fraud detection technology with generative AI that can scan a trillion data points to predict whether a transaction is likely to be genuine or not. FinExtra
• The AI arms race in 2023, which saw companies rush to create their own large language models, will transition to the 'AI chip race' in 2024. Verdict
• The comprehensive Udemy Intelligent Skills Platform will include Udemy AI Learning Assistant, Udemy AI Skills Mapping and several new enhancements for content creators / instructors, such as a gen AI-assisted Q & A feature. Yahoo Finance
• Forrester anticipates the growth of generative artificial intelligence and large language models in cloud workload security tools to enhance query responses and create context-aware remediation scripts. SDxCentral
• Most every device will have some level of AI acceleration within two to three years, but there will continue to be some that use dedicated AI processors for more advanced applications. Techspot
• Countries recognized as 'advanced economies' by the IMF are likely to experience both greater risks and increased benefits from AI developments. The European Business Review
• 2024 will witness greater adoption of AI for early detection of diseases and tailored treatment plans, resulting in better patient outcomes. The Tech Edvocate
• AI will pose both opportunities and challenges for M365 security in 2024, as attackers will use AI to enhance their attacks, such as generating convincing phishing emails, while defenders will use AI to improve their detection and response capabilities. ESX Virtualization
• Apple and other phone manufacturers are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their devices, and it might be that the glass rectangle remains the best way of interfacing with technology, even if the technology itself changes. The Independent

Last updated: 06 February 2024