A recent report by Marc Zao-Sanders found that personal uses of Gen AI, such as support and assistance, are becoming increasingly popular, while marketing tasks like creating ads and social media content lag behind in usage. The research, based on online discussions, reveals a shift towards more emotional applications of AI over the past year.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/top-gen-ai-use-cases-revealed-marketing-tasks-rank-low/544276/Canada's abundant hydroelectricity can power AI servers and help win the global AI race, says former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, citing an estimate that the US needs 90 additional gigawatts to avoid throttling data centers.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/canada-has-answer-to-energy-needs-in-ai-race-ex-google-ceo-saysChina is rapidly advancing its semiconductor industry, with companies like ChangXin Memory Technologies and Alibaba Group's research arm developing new technologies to counter US restrictions. The country aims to break the monopoly held by South Korean and US makers, and has already made significant progress in chip design and production. Chinese startups like DeepSeek are achieving cutting-edge results with fewer resources, highlighting the potential of efficient innovation over sheer scale. Researchers at Peking University have developed a 2D transistor that operates 40% faster than TSMC's 3-nanometer devices, while scientists from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications have created a carbon nanotube-based chip capable of running AI tasks using a novel ternary logic system. The Chinese government is committing massive resources to indigenous semiconductor research, producing twice as many research papers as the US on chip design and production.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/limits-chip-export-controls-meeting-china-challengeHeisenberg Network has announced the start of its infrastructure activation, with the first batch of nodes set to go live on April 20, 2025. The platform delivers real-time, structured intelligence for AI applications through modular, autonomous Data Agents that transform raw data into contextual, AI-ready intelligence, providing a cost-effective alternative to building custom data pipelines.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heisenberg-network-activates-first-data-infrastructure-to-power-real-time-ai-intelligence-302427743.htmlIndia is leading the global adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), with 86% of enterprises already having a strategy in place, surpassing regional averages of 55% globally and 60% in Asia-Pacific-Japan. The country's focus on AI-driven innovation is evident in its investment in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training. According to a Nutanix report, 66% of Indian organisations are implementing their GenAI strategies, with 99% working to containerise their applications, making India one of the most advanced countries in this area.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/86-pc-indian-firms-now-have-genai-plan-outpacing-global-trends-report-1/Kava Labs' co-founder Scott Stuart believes AI tokens have long-term potential and won't be a fleeting crypto trend like NFTs. The company's pivot to decentralized AI has led to the development of an open-source AI platform and marketplace, emphasizing transparency in AI over closed-source models that lack accountability.
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/04/14/kava-labs-scott-stuart-decentralized-ai-delivers-real-value-not-nft-style-hypeA Khosla-backed startup has secured $258 million to develop novel data center generators, driven by the growing demand for power from AI systems.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/khosla-backed-startup-nabs-258-million-to-power-data-centersLloyds is seeing rapid progress in its use of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), with the technology advancing significantly over the past year. According to Ranil Boteju, Lloyds' Chief Data and Analytics Officer, the company has transitioned from conceptualizing AI to developing functional Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) within a short 12-month period.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/lloyds-bank-and-coinbase-inside-their-generative-ai-playbooks/The Indian government has allocated Rs 6,000 crore to support next-gen tech initiatives, aiming to build future-ready capabilities. This move is part of the Modi administration's efforts to boost technological advancements in the country.
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