23 Jan 2025
AI continues to transform industries, including engineering. Below are some of the latest advancements in AI with a focus on global and engineering applications.
AI Global
- AI in Healthcare Adoption – The UK Healthcare Agency has launched AI initiatives to accelerate healthcare innovation. Piloting AI technologies like the AI Airlock, these efforts aim to streamline healthcare processes and enhance patient outcomes.
- Google's Renewable Energy Push for AI – Google has kicked off a $20 billion renewable energy project to power its AI technologies. This initiative demonstrates the growing synergy between sustainable energy and AI innovation.
- OpenAI’s GPT Breakthrough – Researchers have unveiled Sky-T1, an open-source AI model capable of reasoning tasks, which can be trained for under $450. This innovation democratizes access to advanced AI capabilities.
- Nvidia’s AI Leadership – Nvidia continues to dominate the AI landscape, showcasing its startup investments and advancements in AI technologies, including its Cosmos platform for robotics.
- AI and Proprietary Data – Venture capitalists emphasize that proprietary data is essential for AI companies to remain competitive. This growing trend underscores the value of unique data sets in the AI sector.
Watch Out For
- AI and Cybersecurity Risks – A report highlights how OpenAI's bot overwhelmed a small company's website with unintended DDoS-like behaviour, raising questions about AI deployment ethics.
- IEEE Unveils Top Technology Trends Shaping 2025 – The IEEE has revealed its 2025 technology trends, spotlighting advancements in AI, renewable energy, and telecommunications. The report emphasizes innovations driving sustainability, connectivity, and ethical tech integration.
AI Newsletter Update
Due to Christmas and New Year holidays, the January AI newsletter is shorter than usual, focusing on general updates.
