5 Apr 2024
AI is rapidly advancing and transforming the engineering landscape across all disciplines. Here are some of the latest developments and their potential impact on engineering practices.
- Chip-building – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is looking to raise USD$5-7 trillion to increase AI chip-building capacity globally. Sam Altman Seeks Trillions of Dollars to Reshape Business of Chips and AI (msn.com)
- Language models – Has ChatGPT been overtaken by Anthropic's Claude 3? These advanced models offer unprecedented capabilities for tasks like design optimization, simulation, and predictive maintenance. ChatGPT vs Claude 3 Test: Anthropic Takes On OpenAI (tech.co)
- Vision AI – Visual versions of GPT, such as GPT-4 and Stable Diffusion, enable AI to recognise and generate images. This has significant implications for fields like civil engineering, where AI can assist in analysing site photos and planning projects. Stable Diffusion 3 — Stability AI and Vision - OpenAI API
- Robotics Integration – Recent demonstrations show GPT being integrated into robots, allowing them to understand free-text commands and perform physical tasks. This could revolutionise how engineers interact with and deploy robotic systems. GPT Models Meet Robotic Applications: Co-Speech Gesturing Chat System - Microsoft Research
- Predictions – 2023 Technology Predictions (computer.org)
AI in Engineering
- New Standard for managing AI risks and complexities – ISO 42001 is a recently published standard offers a structured approach to managing the complexities and risks associated with AI technologies. ISO 42001 Explained: Mastering Compliance in the AI Era (standardfusion.com) and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 - Artificial intelligence — Management system
- AI and Ethics – IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems – paper on Ethically Aligned design. ead_v2.pdf (ieee.org)
- Civil Engineering – AI is being used for scheduling, predictive maintenance, risk mitigation, sustainability analysis, environmental impact assessment, and project cost control. Why PIPE AI Is a Game Changer for the Engineering and Construction Industries (accelerationeconomy.com)
- Electrical Engineering – AI enhances design and simulation, enables smart grids and energy optimisation, and improves demand forecasting. Lithuania: Sensor tech & AI spur 52% transmission capacity growth | Smart Energy International (smart-energy.com)
- Automation – Automate your workflows with Zapier
As we witness rapid advancements in AI, it’s crucial for engineers to collaborate, share insights, and develop frameworks to harness AI's potential responsibly and innovatively. We invite you to contribute your observations, experiences, and expertise to foster a rich, shared knowledge base.
