The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will feature a major theme of artificial intelligence (AI), with companies such as Nvidia, Intel, AMD and Qualcomm showcasing their AI innovations. The show will also focus on autonomous vehicles, including self-driving cars, tractors, boats, lawn mowers and golf club trollies. Other exhibits include robots designed for work tasks or as companions, gadgets for health and wellness, and smart home appliances. However, the trade tensions between the US and other countries, particularly China, may impact the show, with some analysts predicting a spike in prices due to tariffs.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268714-ai-expected-to-star-at-ces-gadget-extravaganzaThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will feature artificial intelligence (AI) as a major theme, along with autonomous vehicles such as self-driving cars, tractors, boats, lawn mowers, and golf club trollies. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to give a keynote speech on AI innovations at the event. Chip industry rivals Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are expected to counter with their own news. The show will also focus on digital health, with gadgets for tracking health markers and calming the mind. Tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump may impact vendors targeting the US market, particularly those with imported content. Chinese companies such as TCL and Hisense will be present at CES despite concerns about trade rhetoric from Trump.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/ai-expected-to-star-at-ces-gadget-extravaganzaAccording to QS World University Rankings, US News, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), several STEM fields are expected to experience significant growth in demand by 2030. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is one such field, with a predicted 22% rise in demand for computer and information research scientists, including AI professionals. Top universities offering programs in this field include Stanford, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon. Data science is another rapidly growing field, with the BLS estimating a 35% increase in demand for data scientists by 2030, with top-notch courses available at UC Berkeley, Harvard, and the University of Washington. Cybersecurity is also expected to grow significantly, with a 33% job growth rate by 2030, led by institutions like the University of Maryland, Stanford, and Georgia Tech. Other fields such as Biomedical Engineering, Robotics Engineering are also experiencing growth in demand, with programs available at top universities like Johns Hopkins, MIT, UC San Diego, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Michigan.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/planning-to-study-in-us-explore-benefits-of-stem-courses-7406114#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a detailed discussion with Meta executive Sundar Pichai's colleague, Vinodh Kumar Sikka, about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on India. The meeting focused on how AI can be used to uplift people while upholding democratic values.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-committed-to-taking-lead-in-ai-says-pm-modi-after-meeting-ex-infosys-ceo/article69061112.ecePALIT has released its first AI computer, the Pandora, which is powered by NVIDIA's Jetson Orin NX SUPER chip. The device is designed to support generative AI applications and is expected to be priced and released soon.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/key-nvidia-partner-unveils-a-tiny-mini-pc-build-for-ai-that-has-a-unique-feature-3d-printed-designsThe UAE is expected to see a growing demand for highly skilled professionals, particularly in AI and fields leveraging AI technologies across various industries. According to a report by Deel, a global HR management company, the UAE ranked as the top choice for workers seeking work visas worldwide. The country also secured the fourth spot globally in the InterNations ranking of the best countries for expatriates to live and work. Experts predict that AI will significantly shape the UAE's job market in 2025, with professionals expected to focus on problem-solving, continuous learning, and relationship-building. Industries such as marketing, technology, and healthcare are expected to be significant employers of fresh graduates, including software engineers due to AI advancements and healthcare practitioners in response to population growth and diverse health needs. The UAE's economic expansion is also expected to positively impact the job market, with a 5.1 per cent growth forecast by the International Monetary Fund.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/business/2025/01/04/ai-and-economic-growth-shaping-uaes-labour-marketThe US is on the cusp of a digital revolution with generative AI technology poised to move beyond integration into autonomy, but challenges lie ahead in its development and implementation.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/05/business/sunday-business-it/fearless-forecast-2025-skilled-workforce-driving-digital-transformation/2030292The increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to lead to a significant surge in energy consumption, potentially outpacing supply and hindering its development. Data centers that support AI models such as GPT-4 and Gemini currently account for around 3% of the US's annual electricity usage, but this share is projected to more than double in the next five to ten years. According to estimates, AI's energy consumption could reach 93 terawatt-hours by 2030, surpassing Washington State's total energy consumption in 2022.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/01/03/world/ai-energy-demands/NAVER D2SF's portfolio company GenGenAI received the Innovation Award at CES 2025 for its AI synthetic data technology. The company, founded just three months prior, specializes in generating diverse sectors such as mobility, defense/military, and security/surveillance using domain-specialized generative AI technology. Its platform, "GenGenStudio," can efficiently generate data essential for AI training, reducing collection time by over 90% and costs by more than 50%. GenGenAI is expanding its client base domestically and internationally, collaborating with companies such as automakers, parts suppliers, the Korean Army, and Hanwha Systems. The company has validated the excellence of synthetic data through feedback from clients, achieving AI accuracy on par with or exceeding that of real data when using only its own synthetic data.
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