AI chip scarcity is creating a bottleneck in the market, exacerbating the disparity between tech giants and startups, leaving smaller companies without access to necessary computing power, potentially solidifying the dominance of large corporations in the technology market.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to deliver significant productivity gains, but its current adoption may further consolidate the dominance of Big Tech companies, raising concerns among antitrust authorities.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by American public companies is on the rise, with over 1,000 companies mentioning the technology in their quarterly reports this summer; however, while there is a lot of hype surrounding AI, there are also signs that the boom may be slowing, with the number of people using generative AI tools beginning to fall, and venture capitalists warning entrepreneurs about the complexities and expenses involved in building a profitable AI start-up.
The GZERO World podcast episode discusses the explosive growth and potential risks of generative AI, as well as the proposed 5 principles for effective AI governance.
The surge in generative AI technology is revitalizing the tech industry, attracting significant venture capital funding and leading to job growth in the field.
The rise of AI presents both risks and opportunities, with job postings in the AI domain increasing and investments in the AI space continuing, making it an attractive sector for investors.
The AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 features discussions on topics such as AI valuations, ethical AI, AI in the cloud, AI-generated disinformation, robotics and self-driving cars, AI in movies and games, generative text AI, and real-world case studies of AI-powered industries.
The article discusses the potential dangers of AI, drawing on E.M. Forster's 1909 novella "The Machine Stops," which warns that technology can lead to a society that is lethargic, isolated, and devoid of purpose, rather than a machine uprising like often portrayed in Hollywood.
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot trend in 2023, with the potential to add trillions to the global economy by 2030, and billionaire investors are buying into AI stocks like Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Okta, and Microsoft.
The digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will have a significant impact on various sectors, including healthcare, cybersecurity, and communications, and has the potential to alter how we live and work in the future. However, ethical concerns and responsible oversight are necessary to ensure the positive and balanced development of AI technology.
The rapid advancement of AI technology poses significant challenges for democratic societies, including the need for nuanced debates, public engagement, and ethical considerations in regulating AI to mitigate unintended consequences.
The book "The Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman explores the potential of AI and other emerging technologies in shaping the future, emphasizing the need for responsible development and preparation for the challenges they may bring.
Artificial intelligence will disrupt the employer-employee relationship, leading to a shift in working for tech intermediaries and platforms, according to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who warns that this transformation will be destabilizing for the U.S. middle class and could eradicate labor protections.
The Pentagon is planning to create an extensive network of AI-powered technology and autonomous systems to address potential threats from China.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai believes that AI will be the biggest technological shift of our lifetimes and may be even bigger than the internet itself, as Google focuses more on AI after the rise of generative AI threatened its core business.
Lawmakers in the Senate Energy Committee were warned about the threats and opportunities associated with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the U.S. energy sector, with a particular emphasis on the risk posed by China's AI advancements and the need for education and regulation to mitigate negative impacts.
Eight big tech companies, including Adobe, IBM, Salesforce, and Nvidia, have pledged to conduct more testing and research on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in a meeting with White House officials, signaling a "bridge" to future government action on the issue. These voluntary commitments come amidst congressional scrutiny and ongoing efforts by the White House to develop policies for AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to be the biggest technological shift of our lifetimes, and companies like Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Tesla are well-positioned to capitalize on this AI revolution.
AI has the potential to fundamentally change governments and society, with AI-powered companies and individuals usurping traditional institutions and creating a new world order, warns economist Samuel Hammond. Traditional governments may struggle to regulate AI and keep pace with its advancements, potentially leading to a loss of global power for these governments.
Generative AI, while revolutionizing various aspects of society, has a significant environmental impact, consuming excessive amounts of water and emitting high levels of carbon emissions. Despite some green initiatives by major tech companies, the scale of this impact is projected to increase further.
The generative AI boom has led to a "shadow war for data," as AI companies scrape information from the internet without permission, sparking a backlash among content creators and raising concerns about copyright and licensing in the AI world.
The United Nations is urging the international community to confront the potential risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, which has the power to transform the world.
Emerging technologies, particularly AI, pose a threat to job security and salary levels for many workers, but individuals can futureproof their careers by adapting to AI and automation, upskilling their soft skills, and staying proactive and intentional about their professional growth and learning.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to evolve and become more integrated into our lives in 2024, with advancements in generative AI tools, ethical considerations, customer service, augmented working, AI-augmented apps, low-code/no-code software engineering, new AI job opportunities, quantum AI, upskilling for the AI revolution, and AI legislation.
A bipartisan group of senators is expected to introduce legislation to create a government agency to regulate AI and require AI models to obtain a license before deployment, a move that some leading technology companies have supported; however, critics argue that licensing regimes and a new AI regulator could hinder innovation and concentrate power among existing players, similar to the undesirable economic consequences seen in Europe.
The geography of AI, particularly the distribution of compute power and data centers, is becoming increasingly important in global economic and geopolitical competition, raising concerns about issues such as data privacy, national security, and the dominance of tech giants like Amazon. Policy interventions and accountability for AI models are being urged to address the potential harms and issues associated with rapid technological advancements. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has also warned about the risks of industry consolidation and the potential harm to consumers if a few firms gain market power in the AI sector.
Artificial intelligence will be a significant disruptor in various aspects of our lives, bringing both positive and negative effects, including increased productivity, job disruptions, and the need for upskilling, according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio.
