The year in Artificial Intelligence – Spectrum News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The explosion of generative artificial intelligence was a game changer for technology in 2024.
While consumers are intrigued by the possibilities of AI, they are also concerned about what could happen in the future. 
Dr. Chris Mattmann, AI expert and Chief Data and AI Officer at UCLA, joined “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh during this holiday season, breaking down the naughty and nice list when it comes to AI.
“One of the nice things is that we finally […]
The year in Artificial Intelligence – Spectrum News

DARPA Makes Same-Day Awards for Proposals at the Intersection of AI, Biology

Agency provides $6.3M, offering up to $300K to each of 42 awardees during AI BTO Pitch Day
By driving groundbreaking scientific innovation at the intersection of biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), DARPA seeks to not only push the boundaries of what is possible but to also attract and cultivate top-tier talent passionate about shaping the future of this transformative field. To support these goals, the agency hosted the AI BTO Pitch Day in Washington on […]
DARPA Makes Same-Day Awards for Proposals at the Intersection of AI, Biology

CFTC Staff Issues Advisory on AI Use in Regulated Markets – The National Law Review

On 5 December 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Divisions of Clearing and Risk, Data, Market Oversight, and Market Participants issued a staff advisory on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by CFTC-regulated entities (the Advisory).2 The Advisory comes nearly a year after CFTC staff (Staff) issued a Request for Comment on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in CFTC-Regulated Markets, which garnered 26 responses and helped to inform the CFTC’s guidance.3
Importantly, […]
CFTC Staff Issues Advisory on AI Use in Regulated Markets – The National Law Review

RCS analyzes artificial intelligence opportunities – Western Wayne News

Richmond Community Schools is preparing for the future of artificial intelligence in the district.
E-Learning Team members Tim Arnold and Jeremy Hill presented on the past, present and planning for the future of AI during the board’s Dec. 11 meeting.
They said AI is a powerful tool in education that, when used responsibly, can create more inclusive, effective and collaborative learning experiences and outcomes for all students.
Lessons from the past two years include building on successful […]
RCS analyzes artificial intelligence opportunities – Western Wayne News

Weatherhead's Ethan Karp and Engineering's Jeffrey Capadona weigh in on artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is full of power and promise—and potential for perilCrain’s Cleveland Business: Ethan Karp, faculty director for the Leading Next Level Growth initiative at Weatherhead School of Management, and Jeffrey Capadona, a biomedical engineering professor and vice provost for innovation in education, weighed in on how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, education and government, offering efficiency and innovation alongside challenges in ethics, bias […]
Weatherhead's Ethan Karp and Engineering's Jeffrey Capadona weigh in on artificial intelligence

Schools 'ill-equipped to deal with artificial intelligence' – Irish Examiner

The study was authored by Ann Marcus-Quinn, associate professor at University of Limerick, and Selina McCoy of the Economic and Social Research Institute. Stock picture
Schools are ill-equipped to deal with the onslaught of advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology due to a lack of clear directions on its usage.
New research highlights major gaps in schools’ procedures around technology, with many relying on outdated policies that lack clear guidelines on recent technological […]
Schools 'ill-equipped to deal with artificial intelligence' – Irish Examiner

World's first artificial-intelligence boxing judge unveiled for Fury-Usyk fight | Arab News

RIYADH: An artificial-intelligence judge will score the much-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk here on Saturday, according to the organizers.

In a video posted early on Friday by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh, the AI judge explains how it will score the bout.

“I am the first-ever AI boxing judge,” the humanoid figure announces in the 38-second clip. “And I am here to bring fairness to the ring.”

The AI judge, powered by The […]
World's first artificial-intelligence boxing judge unveiled for Fury-Usyk fight | Arab News

AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros – Science News

A machine learning algorithm identified the top five flavor notes in 16 whiskies
A whisky drinker savors the spirit’s scent at Glenkinchie distillery in Edinburgh. New machine learning algorithms may be as adept at identifying the liquor’s flavor profile as human experts, researchers say.
A whisky drinker savors the spirit’s scent at Glenkinchie distillery in Edinburgh. New machine learning algorithms may be as adept at identifying the liquor’s flavor profile as human experts, […]
AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros – Science News

Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research, the parent company of Brooklyn Investment Group …

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research (‘Brooklyn’) announced the closing of a strategic funding round led by Atypical Ventures, with participation from S&P Global Ventures, the CEO of the Hantz Group, and asset and wealth management executives.

Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence […]
Brooklyn Artificial Intelligence Research, the parent company of Brooklyn Investment Group …

AI governance: Analysing emerging global regulations – AI News

Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience in crafting compelling narratives and making complex topics accessible. His articles and interviews with industry leaders have earned him recognition as a key influencer by organisations like Onalytica. Under his leadership, publications have been praised by analyst firms such as Forrester for their excellence and performance. Connect with him on X (@gadget_ry), Bluesky (@gadgetry.bsky.social), and/or […]
AI governance: Analysing emerging global regulations – AI News