Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used in various fields, from wildlife research to protein folding prediction and antibiotic development. A Denver-based company that sells inventory and order management software has acquired a business and launched a new product that uses AI to help companies manage their inventory better.
In the world of wildlife research, AI is being used to match animal footprints to the animals that made them. This technology could revolutionize the study of wild animals that are difficult to observe. Meanwhile, in the field of protein folding, scientists have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function, which is important for understanding how they work in living systems.
AI is also being used to develop better antibiotics. Researchers are using Explainable AI (XAI) to read an AI model’s mind and provide justification for a model’s decisions. This could help scientists understand why certain antibiotics work better than others, leading to the development of more effective drugs.
The African Union has endorsed the Continental AI Strategy, which underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI. The strategy promotes ethical, responsible, and equitable practices in the use of AI on the continent.
However, there is a gender gap in the use of AI. Across all professions, women were less likely to use Chat GPT than men who worked in the same industry. For example, only a third of female teachers used it for work, compared with half of male teachers. To address this issue, The Hindu is organizing an AI workshop for MSME entrepreneurs, limited to 35 participants, with fees starting at ₹1,200.
In other news, a new study has found that while recent AI technology has made it possible to predict what proteins look like in their resting state, there is still a need to understand how they change shape when they function. To address this challenge, researchers are teaching AI about frustration in protein folding, which could help predict how proteins change their shape when they function.
Overall, AI is being increasingly used in various fields, from wildlife research to protein folding prediction and antibiotic development. While there is a gender gap in the use of AI, efforts are being made to promote ethical, responsible, and equitable practices in the use of AI, particularly in Africa. The challenge now is to ensure that AI is accessible and beneficial to all, regardless of gender or location.
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Artificial Intelligence Could Soon Match Footprints to the Animals That Made Them
(Smithsonian Magazine on MSN.com)
Some wild animals are relatively easy to study. Certain penguin populations, for instance, are so unaccustomed to large predators that they barely fear humans and will often wander right up to scientists lurking nearby.
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Denver company’s acquisition, new product sparks artificial intelligence-driven expansion
(The Business Journals)
A Denver-headquartered company that sells inventory and order management software, has acquired a business and launched a new product that uses artificial intelligence to help com
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From Crypto to AI: Why Blockchain Has a Role to Play in the Future of Artificial Intelligence
(cryptopolitan)
Blockchain has been one of the most impactful technologies over the past two decades, now supporting a $2.1 trillion crypto market. This technology has also
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GoDaddy generating more profits with fewer people; artificial intelligence may be a factor
(Sixers Wire)
GoDaddy says AI will help entrepreneurs manage their websites, social-media responses and other business aspects better, and the results are promising.
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Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
(Science Daily)
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity as of late. But just like a human, it’s hard to read an AI model’s mind. Explainable AI (XAI) could help us do just that by providing justification for a model’s decisions.
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Researchers teach artificial intelligence about frustration in protein folding
(Phys.org on MSN.com)
Scientists have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function, which is important for understanding how they work in living systems. While recent artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made it possible to predict what proteins look like in their resting state,
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The African Union’s Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
(InfoJustice)
In a landmark decision, the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana, on July 18-19, 2024. This strategy underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices.
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Why don’t women use artificial intelligence?
(The Economist)
Across all professions, women were less likely to use Chat GPT than men who worked in the same industry (see chart 1). For example, only a third of female teachers used it for work, compared with half of male teachers.
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Workshop on Artificial Intelligence
(The Hindu)
Join KIED’s AI workshop from August 29-31, limited to 35 MSME entrepreneurs, with fees starting at ₹1,200. Contact for details.
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