The Download: a peek at AI’s future

Researchers at Edith Cowan University are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance the reliability of solid-state batteries, addressing a significant challenge in battery technology. This initiative aims to improve performance and safety in energy storage solutions.

Jeff Bezos's Project Prometheus has joined the ranks of new unicorns in November, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This month saw the emergence of 19 new unicorns, with AI being a central theme for at least 13 of these companies, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and investment potential.

The consulting industry is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts the role of consultants from traditional deck-makers to strategic decision partners, enhancing their ability to provide insights and recommendations. This evolution reflects a growing reliance on AI technologies to streamline processes and improve decision-making efficiency.

Recent discussions have emerged regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job roles, particularly focusing on how AI is reshaping the responsibilities of developers in software development. While some fear job displacement, the conversation is shifting towards the new roles that AI is creating within the industry.

Cashew Research is leveraging artificial intelligence to automate the market research process while ensuring the collection of real-world data from human participants, aiming to disrupt the $90 billion market research industry.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new AI training method that reduces pre-training time by 50% while enhancing accuracy. This innovative approach aims to make powerful AI tools more accessible by lowering the associated costs and environmental impact of their development.

A coalition of over 230 environmental groups in the United States has urged Congress to impose a moratorium on the expansion of new data centers, highlighting the environmental and social threats posed by generative AI and cryptocurrency. The letter emphasizes the significant energy consumption associated with these technologies and their contribution to climate change.

Linus Torvalds has expressed his belief in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in maintaining code for Linux, while cautioning against the exaggerated claims surrounding AI's transformative power. He acknowledges that AI is reaching a level of maturity that could benefit developers and maintainers in their work.