Today in AI

• News roundup

• Event announcement

• AI research changing the world

• This week on the podcast

News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features & products in AI innovation.

• You Can Now Search Google Chrome History with Natural Language

• Suno Releases ‘Covers,’ an AI Feature to Reimagine Songs in New Genres

• Workday Unveils AI Platform Illuminate With 4 Specialized Agents

• EA’s Codeless Development System Generates Entire Games from Prompts

• OpenAI Expands o1 AI Model Access to Education and Enterprise

• What IT Leaders Should Know About Google’s NotebookLM Upgrade

FUTURE OF WORK

Jobs are changing — are you?

• SonicJobs Make AI Agents that Apply to Jobs for You

• Michael Dell Shares Leadership Lessons and Thoughts on the Future of AI

• How Generative AI Will Reshape B2B Sales

• Software Tools of the Future May Be Developed for Robots, Not Humans

MODELS

Deployment, research, training, infrastructure

• LinkedIn is Training its AI Models on Your Data — Here’s How to Opt Out

• Microsoft’s New GRIN-MoE AI Model Excels at Math and Coding

• The Brains and Brawn of AI Models and How to Understand Their Output

• New AI Model from MIT Reveals the Structures of Crystalline Materials

• 1X’s New AI Model Uses Generative World Data to Train Robots

GOVERNMENT

Press releases, regulation, defense & politics.

• OECD-GPAI Merger Represents Strategic Realignment in Global AI Governance

• This Startup Uses AI Agents to Predict Election Outcomes Better Than Humans

• Why Congress Must Act Now to Protect Elections from AI

• AI Could Become Dominated By a Few Multinationals, UN Warns

Every day entrepreneurs and business leaders reach out to us with questions about Artificial Intelligence and its implications for their businesses. As a result, we’ve been searching for the right resource to team up with and help guide them.  

Today, we're pleased to announce a strategic partnership between CO/AI and AI Mavericks. Led by Scott Duffy, AI Mavericks helps non-technical Founders, CEOs, & Leadership Teams to de-mystify AI, develop an AI strategy, and become part of a valuable business network. The event series was recently named one of the “Top 5 AI Events You Must Attend”.

In addition to leaving with a strong foundation of knowledge to inform AI vision and strategy, attendees will benefit from over 10 demos and case studies to help them understand how AI can be applied today across their own organizations. Attendees will also gain practical knowledge through hands-on ChatGPT training, preparing them to implement and use AI effectively.

As a special offer to the CO/AI community, we’re providing an exclusive 25% discount on ticket prices if purchased by September 21 — or until our allocated block sells out. CO/AI founder Anthony Batt will also be speaking at the event and sharing insights throughout about how to leverage the most powerful AI tools in the market today.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your understanding and application of AI. Secure your spot today and be part of the future of business innovation. 

AI research changing the world

The latest breakthroughs and most pivotal papers — broken down in language anyone can understand.

Goldman Sachs Report Unveils the $1 Trillion AI Gamble

Imagine a world where AI not only revolutionizes industries but also reshapes our power grids and economic landscape. As tech giants pour an estimated $1 trillion into AI infrastructure, a recent report from Goldman Sachs asks the million-dollar question: Will this massive investment pay off, or are we witnessing the inflation of another tech bubble?

The implications stretch far beyond Silicon Valley, potentially transforming everything from job security to the reliability of home electricity supply. Goldman's research paints a complex picture of AI's future, balancing sky-high expectations with sobering realities. While some experts predict AI could boost US productivity by 9% and GDP by 6.1% over the next decade, skeptics argue these figures are wildly optimistic. The report unveils a surprising twist: the biggest obstacle to AI's growth might not be technological limitations, but rather the power grid. Data centers powering AI are projected to more than double their electricity use by 2030, potentially straining our energy infrastructure to its limits. This unexpected "power surge" could reshape investment strategies, with utilities emerging as unlikely AI boom beneficiaries.

As the AI arms race heats up, the report highlights critical supply chain bottlenecks in semiconductor manufacturing that could throttle progress. Yet, despite these challenges, many experts remain bullish on AI's long-term potential. The hunt for AI's elusive "killer application" continues, with implications that could ripple through every sector of the economy. As businesses and investors navigate this uncertain terrain, one thing is clear: the AI revolution is not just about algorithms and data – it's a high-stakes gamble that could redefine the foundations of our digital and physical infrastructure.

This week on the podcast

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In this episode Anthony, Shane, and Elizabeth discuss the transformative impact of AI on sales processes and e-commerce. The conversation highlights the competitive edge that AI-native companies have over traditional businesses, the evolving landscape of customer interactions, and the potential for AI to streamline workflows and enhance personalization at the same time.