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Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.
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Will AI replace ethical hackers?
While AI will further change the field of cybersecurity in the future, it is not a complete replacement for ethical hackers. Synergy between AI and human experts will be key to countering increasingly complex cybersecurity threats.
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Samsung forecasts robust AI chip demand amidst soaring profits
Samsung projects a strong demand for AI-driven chips, as it reported a more than 15-fold growth in its second-quarter operating profit. Samsung’s fourth-generation HBM, or HBM3, has been approved by Nvidia for use in its H20 graphics processor, developed for the Chinese market.
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Moral and ethical discussion on artificial intelligence
AI’s development and application must be in the interest of humanity, respect human rights, and avoid negative impacts and ethical risks. As AI technology continues to advance, computer systems are becoming more complex, potentially leading to a decrease in human autonomy.
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Who pioneered AI? The evolution of artificial intelligence
The development of AI is a tale of collective effort, with numerous scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world contributing to its progress. Alan Turing proposed the famous ‘Turing Test’ and explored whether machines could exhibit intelligence similar to that of…
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The journey of AI: From conceptual roots to the modern era
From the initial ideas of Turing to the sophisticated systems we see today, AI has moved from theory to practical application. In 1956, the term “Artificial Intelligence” was coined during the Dartmouth Conference in the United States.
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Airtable’s acquisition of Dopt for AI-enhanced user experiences
OUR TAKEAirtable, a company known for its collaborative platform, has announced the acquisition of Dopt, a startup that specialises in creating AI-powered onboarding experiences for new users. This strategic move is part of Airtable’s broader push into the AI space, aiming to…
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UK antitrust body examines Google’s partnership with Anthropic
OUR TAKECMA has launched a preliminary investigation into the partnership between Google and US AI start-up Anthropic to assess whether this partnership has resulted in a material lessening of competition in the UK market.The CMA is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to…
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AMD boosts AI chip forecast amid tight supply
OUR TAKEAMD has significantly increased its forecast for 2024 AI chip sales by $500 million, reflecting a strong demand for its AI chips and an expectation of continued supply constraints through 2025. This optimistic outlook, driven by surging demand from cloud computing giants…
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Samsung Electronics forecast AI chip demand growth
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics, which reported more than 15-fold growth in operating profit in the Q2, expects demand for AI-powered chips to increase significantly in the second half of the year, thanks to rising semiconductor prices fuelled by the AI boom. The company’s shares are…
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OpenAI supports legislation to shape the future of AI
OUR TAKEOpenAI has thrown its support behind several Senate bills that can influence the federal government’s approach to AI, including the establishment of a U.S. AI Safety Institute and initiatives to promote AI education and research. This move reflects the company’s belief in…
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Meta’s SAM 2 revolutionises real-time video entity segmentation
OUR TAKEMeta has showed a new AI model called Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2), which is capable of recognising and tracking any entity in a video in real time, opening up new possibilities for video editing and analysis. SAM 2’s real-time segmentation technology indicates AI’s…
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Amperon revolutionises renewable energy forecasting
OUR TAKEAmperon has released an advanced forecasting service for renewable energy generation designed to provide accurate hourly and minute-by-minute forecasts for solar power plants to help utilities and renewable energy producers manage their generation assets more effectively.…
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‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini is looking to launch his first ETF
OUR TAKENouriel Roubini, often called “Dr. Doom” because he predicted the 2008 financial crisis, is now jumping into the ETF game with his new Atlas America Fund. He’s one of the fund’s managers, and they’re aiming to keep it pretty stable and low-risk. They’re investing in a…
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How fast is artificial intelligence advancing?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved dramatically from its origins in the mid-20th century to today’s sophisticated applications across multiple industries. Starting with foundational models such as the Perceptron, AI now powers advanced systems such as OpenAI’s GPT-4…
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Which companies are at the forefront of AI development?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a critical driver of modern technology. AI enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognising patterns and making decisions.…
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Can artificial intelligence achieve consciousness?
The question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) can develop consciousness has moved beyond the realm of science fiction to become a critical area of scientific inquiry. As AI technologies evolve and increasingly mimic human decision-making and behaviour, the possibility of…
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Extreme Networks and Intel unite for ‘Extreme AI Expert solution’
Extreme Networks has forged a co-innovation alliance with Intel to boost the AI capabilities of its Extreme AI Expert solution, aiming to optimise network performance and enhance security.
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Intel confirms launch for ‘Lunar Lake’ laptop chips on September 3
Intel has confirmed the launch of its next-generation Core Ultra processors, codenamed “Lunar Lake,” on September 3 in Berlin, featuring a significant focus on AI and performance improvements.
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Microsoft’s cloud business fuels 10% rise in quarterly earnings
Microsoft has reported a 10% increase in quarterly profits, driven by strong growth in its cloud computing business and solid performance across its product lines, with revenues reaching $64.7 billion.
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Canva acquires Leonardo AI image startup to boost generative AI
Canva has acquired Leonardo AI, an Australian startup specialising in advanced generative AI for creating images and art.