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TLDR: Mercedes-Benz will reveal its new AI-powered personal assistant at CES 2024. The MBUX Virtual Assistant aims to provide a new level of personalization and human-like interaction for drivers. Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase its new MBUX Virtual Assistant, an AI-powered personal assistant, at CES 2024. The virtual assistant is seen as the next-generation version … Read more Upgrade your Mercedes-Benz with an AI-Powered Virtual Assistant. Get ready!

TLDR: Traverse City’s tech community is thriving, with entrepreneurs and companies making significant advancements in various sectors. Local leaders and entrepreneurs discuss the impact of artificial intelligence, remote work, automation, and other trends on businesses and individuals in Traverse City. Traverse City, known for its roots in agriculture, tourism, and regional services, is also making … Read more Tech Leaders Discuss AI, Remote Work, and More: The High-Tech Talk

TLDR: AI and natural language processing were used to analyze social media conversations about travel and determine the most popular European regions for 2024. Italy came out on top with four potential trending destinations, including Piedmont, Campania, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. France secured second place with Nouvelle-Aquitaine, known for its wine, food, and nature. The East … Read more AI predicts 2024’s top European hotspots.

TLDR: Garrett Berntsen, director for technology and national security at the National Security Council, has been appointed as the deputy chief data and artificial intelligence officer at the State Department. His appointment marks his return to the State Department, where he previously served as the department’s deputy chief data officer. The State Department has appointed … Read more Garrett Berntsen: Deputy Chief of Data and AI at State Department.

TLDR: – California Senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills, SB 892 and SB 893, aimed at regulating AI systems used by state agencies. – SB 892 requires the development of safety, privacy, and non-discrimination standards for AI services, and prohibits the state from contracting with AI providers that do not meet these standards. – … Read more “Ethical AI only: Senator’s bill bans agencies from unethical providers.”

TLDR: – Intel has named Justin Hotard as the new executive vice president and general manager of its data-center and AI group, effective Feb. 1. – Hotard previously served as executive vice president and general manager of High-Performance Computing, AI, and Labs at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. – Hotard’s appointment comes as Sandra River, the … Read more Intel’s AI reign begins as new leader takes the helm.

**TLDR** The PGA Tour is using generative AI to improve operations and enhance the fan experience. At a recent conference, the PGA Tour and AWS showcased a demo of a generative AI tool based on data from the PGA Tour’s ShotLink. The tool uses various AWS tools, including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Kendra, and Amazon Athena. … Read more PGA Tour: Harnessing Generative AI for Optimal Performance on the Green

TLDR: MIT researchers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to identify a new class of antibiotics capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria. The researchers used machine learning to teach computers to process data in a way that mimics the human brain, allowing them to identify compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria. The identified compounds show low toxicity … Read more MIT researchers unleash AI to annihilate drug-resistant bacteria.

TLDR: AI jobs are paying on average 77% more than other jobs, with entry-level positions paying more than twice the average salary. A new role has emerged in digital want ads: prompt engineering, which is attracting salaries up to $449,000 a year and doesn’t require any engineering skills. The financial allure of AI jobs is … Read more AI jobs pay well before AI leaves us jobless.