AiThority’s Weekly AI Update For the Week Ending September 27th: Insights from Major Tech and AI Leaders

Are you up-to-date on the latest developments in the Artificial Intelligence domain? Stay informed with the trending updates in the digital and IT industries. Whether it’s machine learning, language models, or AI bots, AiThority.com‘s weekly roundup for the week ending September 27 covers it all. Discover insights and perspectives from leaders, executives, and decision-makers in the tech world. Get a comprehensive overview of the latest AI happenings.

Explore the Latest Advances in AI Technology

1. IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model on Hugging Face for Weather and Climate Applications

IBM and NASA, with Oak Ridge National Lab, have introduced a new AI model designed for weather and climate analysis. This open-source model provides a flexible, scalable solution for various use cases, from short-term weather forecasts to long-term climate projections. It improves applications such as severe weather detection, high-resolution climate simulations, and data assimilation. Pre-trained on 40 years of NASA data, the model can be fine-tuned for global, regional, and local use. Two specialized versions are available for download on Hugging Face, focusing on downscaling and gravity wave parameterization.

2. Digital Wave Technology Puts Product Information at the Heart of GenAI with the ONE™ Platform

Digital Wave Technology, AI-native ONE™ Platform unifies product data and AI capabilities, offering a single source of truth for grocers, CPGs, and healthcare companies. It centralizes Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) to streamline processes like pricing, promotions, and inventory management. By integrating AI and GenAI, the platform eliminates data silos and enables automation for tasks like product attributes and content creation. This approach boosts efficiency, speeds up product innovation, and enhances profitability and customer experience.

3. HPE Enhances AI Automation with Third-Party Device Monitoring Via Aruba Networking Central

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Networking Central has expanded its AI-powered network management solution, enhancing security, performance, and visibility. The platform now integrates OpsRamp for third-party device monitoring across vendors like Cisco and Juniper, improving network automation. New features include advanced AI insights, improved network device configuration, and expanded observability. The platform’s data lake now pulls from 4.6 million devices and 1.6 billion endpoints, boosting AI-driven network optimization. HPE Aruba also added security features to address IoT risks. These updates, available in late 2024, aim to simplify network management, reduce deployment time, and enhance efficiency.

4. Introducing HP Print AI, Industry’s First Intelligent Print Experiences for Home, Office, and Large Format Printing

HP has introduced HP Print AI, an AI-powered printing solution to simplify and enhance the printing experience. It includes features like Perfect Output, which optimizes print layouts by removing ads and resizing content. HP Print AI also customizes support for users, remembers preferences, and personalizes creative projects like greeting cards. For businesses, HP Scan AI Enhanced automates document scanning, reducing manual tasks, while HP Build Workspace helps design and construction professionals collaborate and manage workflows. HP Print AI is available in beta, with more features rolling out through 2025. HP Build Workspace and Scan AI Enhanced are already available globally.

5.Nokia Joins the AI Pact, a New Framework to Prepare for the European Union’s AI Act

Nokia  has joined the AI Pact, a voluntary framework helping companies prepare for compliance with the European Union’s AI Act. The AI Act regulates AI systems based on their risk levels and began in August 2024, with full compliance phased in over three years. Nokia’s involvement reflects its commitment to responsible AI use, supported by its AI Governance Framework. The company aims to collaborate with industry peers and the EU AI Office to share insights. Nokia Bell Labs, a leader in AI for communication networks, follows six key principles guiding responsible AI development in areas like transparency and sustainability.

6. Generative AI Powerhouse Squirro Appoints Former Mastercard Executive VP Gary Kearns as Board Chair

Squirro, a Swiss-based SaaS platform for generative AI and business insights, has appointed Gary Kearns as Chairman of the Board. With over 40 years of expertise in AI, analytics, and business transformation, Kearns brings vast experience to help drive Squirro’s growth. His career includes leadership roles at Mastercard and Experian, and he currently leads Growth Analytics LLC. Kearns’ appointment follows Squirro’s acquisition of Synaptica and investment in meetsynthia.ai, reinforcing its commitment to expanding AI-driven business solutions. Kearns expressed enthusiasm for advancing Squirro’s innovative AI offerings to achieve business growth and profitability.

7. Cloudflare Upgrades  AI Platform with Faster Inference, Larger Models, and GPU Enhancement

Cloudflare, Inc. has enhanced Workers AI, its serverless AI platform, to support larger models and more complex tasks, improving speed, performance, and affordability. By leveraging a globally distributed network of GPUs in over 180 cities, Workers AI reduces latency and ensures efficient AI inference close to users worldwide. New features include faster inference for large models like Llama 3.1, improved performance analytics with persistent logs, and optimized vector databases for quicker, cost-effective queries. These advancements make Workers AI a powerful platform for building scalable, high-performing AI applications with seamless user experiences.

Weekly Roundup: Expert Views on AI Trends

AiThority Interview with Rev Lebaredian, VP of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA

AIThority’s Weekly Voice: From the Expert

Rev Lebaredian, NVIDIA’s VP of Omniverse and Simulation Technology discussed the future of digital twins and robotics in an interview. He highlighted recent advancements in OpenUSD that will enhance its adoption in robotics and industrial design, enabling better simulations. Challenges in transitioning to OpenUSD include reliance on proprietary software and the need for new skills. NVIDIA’s NIM microservices support developers in creating accurate digital twins and simulations. Lebaredian emphasized generative AI’s role in transforming industries, facilitating natural interactions with digital twins, optimizing workflows, and making technology more accessible and intuitive.

AiThority Interview with Brian Gumbel, President and Chief Operations Officer at Dataminr

Brian Gumbel, Dataminr’s President and COO, shared insights on AI in a recent interview. He discussed his career path from pre-med to tech sales, emphasizing the transformative impact of Dataminr’s AI platform. The platform detects significant events from over a million public data sources in real time, providing early insights to organizations. Gumbel highlighted the launch of ReGenAI, which merges multimodal and generative AI for dynamic event reporting. He offered five tips for AI leaders: prioritize lifelong learning, adopt a solution-oriented approach, foster collaboration, maintain an innovation mindset, and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

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5 Things to Know About Observability for Industrials, Materials, and Manufacturing

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Industry 5.0 is approaching, focusing on AI, sustainable development, and collaboration between humans and AI. As technology like IIoT and robotics advance, ecosystems become more complex, requiring greater visibility and security. Observability is essential for managing these technologies, helping companies reduce outages, which cost an average of $4.63 million annually. Key trends show that security is the main driver for observability, while companies are consolidating tools. Observability also aids in preventing supply chain disruptions and improves productivity and collaboration, making IT professionals’ jobs easier. Overall, it is crucial for managing complex industrial systems effectively.

Identifying and Overcoming AI Challenges with Strategic Solutions

As AI development accelerates, tech leaders struggle to integrate it into operations effectively. Many organizations have ambitious AI plans, but issues like network performance and skill shortages slow progress. To overcome these hurdles, they should focus on three strategies:

1. Use colocation data centers to enhance data processing speed and security.
   2. Seek third-party experts to fill skill gaps in advanced computing and cybersecurity.
   3. Improve communication with executives to ensure alignment on challenges and resource needs.

By addressing these issues, organizations can achieve long-term success in AI innovation.

Explainable AI (XAI) in Security Applications

Explainable AI (XAI) transforms artificial intelligence by making its decision-making clear and understandable, moving away from the “black box” model. XAI serves as a “cognitive translator,” bridging the gap between AI systems and human reasoning. In cybersecurity, XAI enhances trust and collaboration by clarifying how AI identifies threats, helping security professionals make informed decisions. It supports better decision-making, faster threat responses, and identifies biases. However, challenges like adversarial attacks, complex models, and resource constraints exist. Overall, XAI improves transparency, compliance, and the effectiveness of AI in various applications, fostering a safer digital environment.

This Week’s Insightful AI Quote

“We joined those two capabilities together to pioneer ReGenAI – a new category of AI that automatically regenerates event briefs as the situation unfolds. “- Brian Gumbel, President and Chief Operations Officer at Dataminr