185 Real-World AI Use Cases

Can you get into edge computing starting at $70? (plus an AI comic)

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Brad Reynolds
October 02, 2024

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Welcome to Crawl Walk Run AI, curated by Brad Reynolds and Brian Diehl. We hope you're enjoying this weekly newsletter focused on keeping you informed about the AI world. Let us know if there are any topics you'd like to read about!

  • Apple will not invest in OpenAI’s $6.5 billion funding round, report says.

  • Microsoft plans to expand its OpenAI investment with another $1 billion.

  • Apple and OpenAI will integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18 later this year.

  • Apple believes iOS 18 ChatGPT integration holds mutual value over monetary exchange.

  • OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, proposes US AI datacenters, each using up to five gigawatts of power.

    5GW is 4.13X more power than Doc’s DeLorean needed to get Marty back to the future!

  • Proposal aims to enhance US national security and lead in AI technology.

  • Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle embrace nuclear power to support datacenter needs.

  • Initial plan suggests starting with one datacenter, later as many as seven.

185 Real-World AI Use Cases
Google Cloud Blog

  • AI agents enhance productivity, automate processes, and modernize customer experiences.

  • Key sectors: customer service, employee empowerment, code creation, data analysis, cybersecurity, creative ideation.

  • Businesses see tangible ROI using Google Cloud’s AI technologies like Gemini models and Vertex AI.

  • AI's real-world applications include guiding shoppers, assisting employees, and supporting healthcare staff.

  • Raspberry Pi and Sony release a $70 AI Camera module with onboard AI processing.

  • Affordable for manufacturers and those who benefit from edge computing.

  • Features Sony’s IMX500 image sensor for AI tasks, and a RP2040 microcontroller.

  • 12.3MP camera can operate at 10fps (4056 x 3040) or 40fps (2028 x 1520) full HD TV operates at 30fps (1920 × 1080).

  • Alibaba Cloud's AI models integrated into Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin platform for autonomous vehicles.

  • Collaboration aims to enhance autonomous driving for major Chinese EV makers like Li Auto and Xiaomi.

  • Nvidia’s technology reduces computational costs, enabling smooth AI-driven in-car experiences.

  • Future plans include adapting AI models to Nvidia's Drive Thor for advanced car compute capabilities.

  • Finland employs prison inmates as data labelers for AI annotation tasks as part of their rehabilitation.

  • Collaborating with Finnish market data company Metroc, prisoners improve AI models by classifying and labeling data.

  • The initiative equips inmates with digital skills, providing meaningful engagement and preparing them for integration into a digital economy.

  • Emphasizing humane prison practices, the "Smart Prison" project aims to bridge the digital divide and reduce reoffending.

If you have any data or AI topics you'd like us to cover, or if you have questions about implementing Artificial Intelligence in your organization, please reach out to Brian.  It's a pleasure exploring this new world of technology with you all.

Sincerely,
Brad and Brian

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