14 Jun 2024
AI is rapidly advancing and transforming the engineering landscape across all disciplines. Here are some of the latest developments in AI including those with a New Zealand and engineering focus.
AI in Engineering and New Zealand
News:
- Civils.ai: How can I use AI for structural engineering? An introduction to AI use in structural engineering.
- Auckland University: Where could AI lead us? Auckland University’s AI experts discuss their work in the field of AI and their new Master of AI programme.
- The Guardian: UK engineering firm Arup falls victim to £20m deepfake scam British engineering company Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a deepfake fraud after an employee was duped into sending HK$200m (£20m) to criminals by an artificial intelligence-generated video call.
- NZ Herald: AI: Kiwi Alex Kendall’s automated driving start-up Wayve raises $1.7b as Microsoft, Nvidia back his vision Auckland University engineering graduate Alex Kendall and CEO of Wayve has secured “the biggest investment in a UK AI company ever” for the an autonomous-vehicle startup based in London.
New AI tools:
- Accuris’ introduces Engineering Workbench (EWB) Accuris have recently released a new product, Engineering Workbench, using an AI powered search tool with a global userbase to quickly locate, understand and implement standards and codes.
- UpCodes: One platform for US codes, assemblies and building products UpCodes is a US based database that streamlines code information to help firms save time, money, and avoid construction mistakes.
AI Global
News:
- Harvard Business Review: Generative AI Will Change Your Business. Here’s How to Adapt. How you can adapt your business to get the most out of generative AI.
- SMS: REINSW appoints AI Board Advisor - an Australian first The first official AI advisor has been elected to an Australian Board.
- Simon Willison’s Weblog: Training is not the same as chatting: ChatGPT and other LLMs don’t remember everything you say There’s a common misconception that your interactions on generative AI sessions like Chat GPT, Claude and Bing are used to train LLMs – they’re not – but it’s also not that straightforward.
- Fusion Chat: OpenAI's Leadership Crisis: Balancing Innovation and Ethics in AI Ethics in AI – what does the recent departure of OpenAI leaders mean for AI?
Give it a go
Chat GPT 4o
OpenAI have just released a new version of ChatGPT. GPT4 omni (4o) has a significantly improved interface and capabilities. There’s currently free access to 4o as a default with your ChatGPT login (with daily limits) – so try it out.
Here are two youtube clips showing what it can do
- INSANE OpenAI News: GPT-4o and your own AI partner – at 21.50 in the video there are some good details on what GPT 4o is about.
- How To Use GPT-4o (GPT4o Tutorial) Complete Guide With Tips and Tricks
Hackathon for the Environment
Think about participating in the AI Forum sponsored Hackathon for the Environment and solve real-world environmental problems with AI. Registrations now open.
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.
