The World's Largest Data Center

Folks Are Freaking Out Over This AI, AI Footnotes Save the Day?, Building AI Agents, Paul McCartney Talks About AI, Gemini Boosts Smart Home Control (plus an AI comic!)

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Brad Reynolds
February 26, 2025

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

The World’s Largest Data Center?
TechSpot

  • Mukesh Ambani plans to build the world's largest AI data center in Gujarat.

  • The center will have a massive 3-gigawatt capacity, dwarfing current data centers.

  • The project could cost $20-30B, potentially needing creative financing solutions.

  • Aims to provide low-cost AI inferencing services, powered by renewable energy.

  • This open-source model, rivals OpenAI's o1 with lower costs and open access.

  • Its affordability allows for use on mobile devices and custom development.

  • Integrates web search, a feature not yet available in ChatGPT.

  • Concerns exist about Chinese political censorship.

  • Citations API grounds AI responses in source documents for verifiable outputs.

  • Improves recall accuracy by up to 15%, boosting AI credibility.

  • Supports document summarization and complex queries with precise source references.

  • Thomson Reuters uses Citations to enhance AI's reliability for legal professionals. 

Building Effective AI Agents (Technical Content)
Dave Ebbelaar

  • Most AIs thrive on simple workflows, not complex self-directing systems.

  • NVIDIA Blueprints offer pre-built, customizable AI templates, simplifying setup.

  • Citations in Anthropic's API allow Claude to cite sources for verified claims.

  • Dave Ebbelaar is the founder of Datalumina, a tech consultancy focusing on AI.

  • McCartney warns AI could undermine creator copyright, urging legal protections.

  • Proposed UK law allows AI firms to use online content, risking creativity loss.

  • Critics argue creators can't feasibly opt out of AI training their works.

  • Alternative proposal suggests creators must opt in for content to be AI-used.

  • Gemini allows natural language for smart home control via Google Home extension.

  • Users can make complex requests, like managing multiple devices at once.

  • Control smart devices from your lock screen, enhancing convenience.

  • Gemini integrates with Google Home app, providing seamless user experience.

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!  It's a pleasure exploring this new world of technology with you all.

Sincerely,
Brad

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