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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
• 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
• Generative AI is poised to significantly impact the healthcare sector in 2024, with transformative benefits anticipated across various domains, from remote patient monitoring to telemedicine, and from administrative tasks to clinical decision-making. https://www.digi-corp.com
• 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
• 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
• Another trend to expect in 2024 is the emergence of innovative new digital products and services that could shift and transform existing business models, with Candy expecting a lot of big ideas and visions to emerge in 2024 through excellence in generative AI. TechRepublic
• 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
• 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
• The share of renewable energy in total electricity generation rises from about 40% in 2021 to 87% in 2040, with wind and solar energy having the largest capacity. EnergyVille
• Last year, TNS launched AI Labs, a pioneering initiative that will research and develop new AI solutions - including voice biometrics, predictive call analytics, generative AI and AI SMS detection - to help carriers stay ahead of bad actors. Yahoo Finance
• By 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs, models and/or deployed generative AI-enabled applications in production environments, an increase from fewer than 5% today. Ionic Blog
• JSW Neo Energy aims to achieve a 20 GW generation capacity and a 40 GWh energy storage capacity by 2030, progressing well towards its interim target of 10 GW by 2025, with a current capacity of 9.8 GW, including projects under construction. Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability in India
• Spatial computing technologies will drive the creation of a new generation of AR smart glasses, offering functionality similar to the Apple Vision Pro, or the latest XReal Air 2 Ultra specs. XR Today
• The aggregate gross income generated from spodumene concentrate sales is projected to reach US$ 10.6 billion, based on revenue of US$4,909 per tonne of 5.5% spodumene concentrate. The Deep Dive
• A recent UK government report into safety and security risks of generative AI states, 'By 2025, generative AI is more likely to amplify existing risks than create wholly new ones, but it will increase sharply the speed and scale of some threats. SymphonyAI
• Washington's first year of auctions raised more than expected, generating a flood of revenue for projects to hasten the renewable energy transition and adapt to climate change. The Washington Post
• The ferry electrification effort is expected to receive more than $400 million over the years, generated by Washington state's new program requiring the biggest emitters of climate-warming greenhouse gases to pay for their pollution. The Washington Post
• The aggregated installed capacity of renewable energy is expected to reach around 1.3 billion kW by the end of 2024, accounting for 40% of the overall installed capacity and overtaking the share of coal energy generation for the first time. Energy Central
• 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