The Future of AI in Education Is Built on Trust, Not Tech
The Real Driver of AI in Education? Trust, Not Just Tech I’ve been following the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction closely. And one thing is clear: when it comes to AI in education, the most important factor isn’t the technology. It’s trust. A Major Investment in AI for Teachers Last week, the […]
Introducing VLOGGER: a leap into the future of audio-driven human video synthesis!
Introducing VLOGGER: a leap into the future of audio-driven human video synthesis! Google Research has just unveiled VLOGGER, a revolutionary framework that brings single images to life with dynamic videos created from audio inputs. Imagine generating lifelike videos of people talking, complete with head motion, gaze, lip movement, and even upper-body gestures, all from a […]
Springer Nature introduces Curie, an AI-powered scientific writing assistant
Springer Nature recently announced a new AI-powered in-house writing assistant to support researchers. The tool has been trained on scholarly literature that covers 447+ disciplines, encompasses over 2,000 specialized subjects, and incorporates feedback from more than 1 million revisions on papers—including those featured in esteemed Nature publications. Studies indicate scientists who are non-native English speakers […]
Vision-Language-Action Models (VLAs): Understanding and Application in the Modern World
Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but one of the most promising frontiers lies in models that don’t just see or read but also act. Vision-Language-Action Models (VLAs) are emerging as a powerful paradigm that combines computer vision, natural language processing, and decision-making into one unified system. These models hold the potential to make machines more […]
Will AI Take My Job? Ten Things to Consider and How to Stay Relevant
The question, “Will AI take my job?” is one of the most common anxieties in today’s workplace. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, employees across industries feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. Will AI automate us out of relevance, or will it create new opportunities we’ve yet to imagine? The truth lies somewhere in […]
The Ripple Effect of AI Touches Everyone
The Ripple Effect of AI touches Everyone Every AI forecast is wrong because all of these forecasts implictly miss how technology transforms a society. There’s a misconception bouncing around that AI’s impact will be limited to those who directly use or interact with it. While people might not be saying this explicitly, the misconception is […]
The Human Side of Tech: How HR Leaders Can Drive Innovation and Disrupt Tradition
Last week, I found myself in Nashville. Sadly, it wasn’t to see Taylor Swift live, but for something equally inspiring: the Unleash HR Summit, a hub for HR innovation. At the event, I reconnected with Dirk Beveridge, whose work transforming legacy distributors into agile, innovative leaders has been nothing short of remarkable. Seeing him bring […]
AI: Feature versus Architecture
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about where AI fits into corporate strategy and structure. Marc Andreessen recently suggested …there’s two obvious business models… one is to be a horizontal platform provider [or] infrastructure provider, analogous to the operating system or the database for the cloud. The other opportunity is in the verticals, the applications […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Export Limitations on AI Software Designed to Automate the Analysis of Geospatial Imagery
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule that imposes a license requirement for the export and reexport of software specially designed to automate the analysis of geospatial imagery. The rule applies to exports and reexports to all countries beyond Canada. The rule is scheduled to be published on Monday January […]
AI and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Early detection and treatment can lower mortality rates. But clinicians still fail to identify breast cancer about 20 percent of the time (false-negative results). Clinicians also identify cancer, when there is no breast cancer present (false-positive results). Studies suggest 7-12 percent of women will receive […]