AI Digest : 27th Oct

Top 10 Artificial Intelligence News

1. Google Developing AI to Take Over Web Browsing Tasks
   Google is reportedly working on an AI agent codenamed "Project Jarvis" that can interact directly with a user's computer and browser to complete tasks like research and shopping. The project aims to take online browsing automation to a new level.

2. Meta Partners with Reuters for AI Chatbot News Content
   Meta Platforms announced a partnership with Reuters to use its news content in Meta's AI chatbot. The chatbot will answer user questions about current events and news in real-time, marking Meta's first news deal in years.

3. EU Data Centre Energy Use to Triple by 2030 Due to AI Boom
   McKinsey reports that the rise of AI is expected to more than triple European data centre power demands by 2030, from 62 terawatt-hours to over 150 TWh. This surge will require significant infrastructure investment to meet new IT load demands.

4. Saudi Arabia Launches AI-Powered Investment Platform
   Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development and Logistics Program unveiled an upgraded "Daleel" platform with AI capabilities and support for seven languages. The platform aims to streamline investments in Saudi Arabia's key sectors.

5. Nepal PM Emphasizes Positive Use of AI
   Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli stressed the importance of using AI positively while calling for awareness and legal measures to prevent its misuse. He announced plans to make Nepal a hub for AI education.

6. OpenAI to Release Next-Gen AI Model "Orion" in December
   OpenAI is reportedly planning to release its next frontier AI model, codenamed Orion, by December. The release will be a phased rollout, starting with trusted partners before a broader release through ChatGPT.

7. Anthropic's Claude Chatbot Now Writes and Runs JavaScript
   Anthropic has launched a new analysis code tool for its Claude chatbot, enabling it to write and run JavaScript code. This feature allows Claude to provide mathematically precise answers and perform complex data analysis.

8. Box Partners with AWS for Generative AI Integration
   Box announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services to enable organizations to build new applications with generative AI. The integration allows Box customers to access foundational AI models via Amazon Bedrock.

9. US National Security Council Issues First AI Memo
   The U.S. National Security Council released its first-ever memo on artificial intelligence, directing federal agencies to use the "most powerful" AI systems while balancing associated risks.

10. Kevin O'Leary Warns of US Electricity Shortage for AI
    O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary stated that the US is "so far behind" in providing the electricity needed for AI infrastructure, highlighting potential challenges in the rapidly growing AI sector.