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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.

• [New] Despite ethical concerns and data security risks, the future of AI promises significant advancements in every field, creating new opportunities and challenges. India Today
• [New] Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in recent years has provided threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate attacks. Islamabad Post
• [New] PwC will build new solutions and industry use cases that help enhance how global organizations function and accelerate time-to-value from AI investments, leveraging the power of Google Cloud's AI-optimized infrastructure and Gemini models. Google Cloud Press Corner
• [New] Artificial intelligence has the opportunity to transform the way procurement leaders work, streamlining processes and leading to more advanced decision-making. Supply Chain 24/7
• [New] Companies like Google have been at the forefront of integrating AI into their products to enhance security measures and protect sensitive data against cyber threats. elblog.pl
• [New] Another AI enterprise, the Earth Species Project, hopes to create dialog with other species and build chatbots that could translate human language into hummingbird or humpback. Reasons to be Cheerful
• [New] AI models are insatiable in their thirst for power, and by 2030 AI data centers alone could eat up as much as 25% of all U.S. power. Cheddar
• [New] The federal government continues to take a cautious look at the potential of artificial intelligence; most AI projects remain in the planning phases. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• [New] AI has the potential to disrupt Ikea's finely tuned culture as fears grow that the technology could make some roles redundant. Raconteur
• [New] Intel Xeon 6 processors with new Efficient-cores will deliver exceptional efficiency and launch this quarter, while Intel Xeon 6 with Performance-cores will offer increased AI performance and launch soon after the E-core processors. Intel Corporation
• [New] IBM Storage Defender leverages AI and event monitoring across multiple storage platforms through a single pane of glass to help protect organizations' data layer from risks like ransomware, human error, and sabotage. MarketScreener
• [New] AI could be as transformative as the Internet or electricity and Elon Musk said that AI would be smarter than the smartest humans in 2025. Forbes
• [New] While artificial intelligence is a priority for the federal government, we can expect to see many funding opportunities across other industries in Canada. Mentor Works
• [New] By 2026, 80% of companies will be using technologies like generative AI, but few enterprises have inked the words AI TRiSM on their IT strategic roadmaps. Genesis Aka
• [New] Another perception gap surfaced: While businesses say privacy and security are big concerns for 2024, just 64% are currently using AI to manage fraud or reduce risk. Forbes
• [New] People in the UK are generally pessimistic about the potential impact of AI on journalism - but are more open to it when given examples of specific tasks it could be used for. Press Gazette
• [New] Yougov data shows Britons thinks AI will do more bad than good to journalism - but accept its use for many specific tasks. Press Gazette
• [New] The year 2023 has seen a remarkable amount of SEO changes, and as we enter 2024, we can expect more as artificial intelligence propels marketing into new advancements. Digital Marketing Philippines
• [New] A threat actor is using a PowerShell script that was likely created with the help of an artificial intelligence system such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, or Microsoft's CoPilot. BleepingComputer
• As recently suggested by Chubb and co-workers, AI has the potential to greatly enhance research capabilities by automating data analysis, identifying patterns, and making predictions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• $5.1 million will be allocated for the strengthening and enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, which proposes to guide AI in a positive direction for the safety of Canadians. CP24
• The proposed Act aims to guide AI innovation in a positive direction to help ensure Canadians are protected from potential risks by ensuring the responsible adoption of AI by Canadian businesses. Prime Minister of Canada

Last updated: 16 April 2024