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

Vision-language models (VLMs) are AI models that combine both vision and language modalities. These models can process both images and natural language. Researchers are expanding VLMs by including an action layer. These models can process visual and textual information and generate sequences of decisions for real-world scenarios. This fusion of vision, language, and action within […]
Will AI Take My Job? Ten Things to Consider and How to Stay Relevant

The question, “Will AI take my job?” is becoming ubiquitous in the modern workplace. As AI continues to evolve, it’s natural for all of us to feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. Here are ten insights and actions we can take to gauge and navigate the AI revolution: AI Doesn’t Just Replace, It Augments: […]
When Global Risks Compound

In today’s interconnected world, the ripple effects of a single event can be felt across continents. But what happens when multiple events, each with its own set of challenges, converge? In our globalized world, systems are deeply interconnected. A disruption in one area can quickly spread to others. For example, a health crisis can strain […]
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 […]
Toyota is using generative AI to augment the design process

In the bustling world of automotive innovation, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is working to seamlessly integrate precise engineering constraints into a generative AI-augmented design process. Traditionally, vehicle designers have leaned on publicly accessible text-to-image generative AI tools during the early stages of their creative journey. However, Toyota’s approach allows these professionals to infuse their initial […]
AI needs to be tied to strategy

From Hype to High Impact In the dynamic realm of technology, the temptation to incorporate the latest innovations can sometimes eclipse the foundational principles of an organization. One startup’s experience with AI integration stands as a case in point. The Temptation of the Novel Like numerous startups, Gigasheet, a web-based, no-code big data spreadsheet tool, […]
The Future of Audiobooks: AI Takes the Mic

Audiobooks have become increasingly popular, with platforms like Spotify even creating dedicated spaces for them. But recording an audiobook is a challenging endeavor, even for seasoned voice actors. Enter the world of AI. Researchers from MIT and Microsoft are collaborating with Project Gutenberg, the world’s largest repository of open-license ebooks, to produce 5,000 AI-narrated audiobooks. […]
Visa launches $100 mln venture fund for generative AI startups

Visa unveiled a $100 million venture fund dedicated to generative AI startups, marking its entry into a rapidly growing sector that has attracted numerous investors this year. “While much of generative AI so far has been focused on tasks and content creation, this technology… will also meaningfully change commerce in ways we need to understand,” […]
Morgan Stanley is taking its AI @ Morgan Stanley Assistant fully live for all financial advisors

“Generative AI will revolutionize client interactions, bring new efficiencies to advisor practices, and ultimately help free up time to do what you do best: serve your clients.” -Morgan Stanley co-President Andy Saperstein Morgan Stanley is taking its AI @ Morgan Stanley Assistant fully live for all financial advisors. The tool provides financial advisors rapid entry […]