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• OpenAI launches the Cybersecurity Grant Program to boost and quantify AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities and to foster high-level AI and cybersecurity discourse. They’ll provide support in $10,000 amounts from a $1M fund. This could be API credits, direct funding, or similar forms. Apply here.

  • TL;DR - Cybersecurity was big and a salary/funding demand category before, and with AI 'lurking' (and possibly opening up growth in the sector), we expect this to grow alongside AI.

• Google tests its Search Generative Experience, “snapshots”. And the industry wonders: Will Google’s AI Plans Destroy the Media?

   

  • TL;DR - Quick and easy access to people’s questions means long-form content might not attract enough traffic. Sticking to the ways of today: less traffic leads to less advertising revenue, subscription conversions, and e-commerce revenue. So we're all going to have to pivot in the near future and understanding the details of how these tools work now will only fuel that.

• Meet Neuralangelo: Nvidia’s AI Revolutionizing 2D to 3D Video Conversion.

   

  • TL;DR - Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of visual rendering and AI technologies. As these tools are developed, we expect marketing departments to expand their capabilities and approaches to promote businesses’ products and services. Pretty soon you can expect your company's marketing materials to be like the first time you watched the Matrix: mind-blowing!

What’s new with AI Regulation?

Considering this hot topic is going to be around for a while, we’ve added a new section to cover the highlights of what you need to know each day, if you’re into that.

• US Army may ask defense industry to disclose AI algorithms. 

• Not only AI leaders are asking regulation, 43% of US adults agree AI should be more regulated by the government.

• The United Kingdom might not be united for AI regulation. While the UK Prime Minister promotes a more flexible approach than the one taken by the EU, the Scottish Government is concerned over No 10's 'hands-off' approach to AI regulation.

AI Tip of the day:

Want to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs? Try AI-powered predictive maintenance. Handy tools like Aveva and DataRobot can get you started.

Consider a local bakery, for example. They rely on their oven to keep business humming. But if that oven breaks down unexpectedly, it can mean costly repairs and lost sales. With AI-powered predictive maintenance, the bakery can monitor the oven's performance in real-time. If the system detects a potential issue, the bakery can address it during off-hours. No sudden breakdowns, no lost sales.

With AI-powered predictive maintenance, you can keep your business running smoothly, reduce unexpected costs, and prevent downtime. It's a smart strategy for any small business owner who depends on equipment for their operations!