• AI Regulation, Ambience Healthcare, and KKR's Trillion Dollar Goal: A Recap of the Latest in Tech

  • Aug 28 2024
  • Duración: 4 m
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AI Regulation, Ambience Healthcare, and KKR's Trillion Dollar Goal: A Recap of the Latest in Tech

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  • Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Nvidia's upcoming earnings report is eagerly anticipated, with concerns about delays in the next-generation blackwell AI chip and the potential impact of California's proposed AI regulation bill, SB 1047. The bill, if passed, would be a significant moment for AI regulation in the US, despite facing opposition from some in the AI industry. The departure of AI safety researchers from companies like OpenAI raises concerns about current AI models' potential risks. OpenAI is developing a new reasoning model called "Strawberry," codenamed Q*, which may be released as part of an update to ChatGPT in the fall. Concerns about AI regulation are also highlighted among Fortune 500 companies, with Chinese export controls on raw materials potentially limiting AI chip supplies. UK unions are pushing for AI regulation and reskilling programs to mitigate job displacement. The impact of AI technology on consumer choice and worldview is discussed, with researchers warning about the narrowing of perspectives and choices due to AI systems. Microsoft-backed Space and Time raised $20 million to merge AI and blockchain technology, and Ambience Healthcare's AI technology launched at John Muir Health. The $5.3 billion sale of Darktrace is moving forward despite a tragic incident involving a founding investor.Transitioning to the next news item, Ambience Healthcare, founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma, is a venture-backed AI company focused on improving medical documentation processes, particularly targeting doctors' struggles with medical transcription. Their AI technology, including medical scribing technology, has been successfully launched at John Muir Health and well-received by doctors. The company has raised $100 million from investors like Kleiner Perkins and Andreessen Horowitz. Ambience aims to alleviate doctor burnout by streamlining documentation processes, with the goal of integrating seamlessly into clinicians' workflows without disrupting existing systems. Despite competition in the VC-backed AI healthcare transcription space, Ambience is making significant strides in adoption and acceptance among healthcare providers. The ultimate goal is to establish their technology as the standard of care within the medical industry.Moving on to the next topic, KKR, known for its leveraged buy-out of RJR Nabisco in the 1980s, has evolved into the world's third-largest alternative asset manager under co-CEOs Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall. The company aims to reach $1 trillion in assets by 2030 by transitioning to a buy-and-hold model similar to Berkshire Hathaway. Successful investment firms like KKR cultivate an "apprenticeship culture" to promote constant learning and growth among employees. In other news, Elon Musk defends Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested in France, while PDD shares plunge due to disappointing sales. California is considering a crackdown on big AI companies, requiring thorough safety testing and a "full shutdown" feature for AI models costing over $100 million to train.Shifting gears to discuss various AI tools for non-techies to improve productivity at work, focusing on search, building AI agents, academic paper reviews, and sales automation. It provides lists of tools in these categories and emphasizes the importance of finding the best tools for individual work needs. The author suggests exploring different AI tool aggregators and directories to find suitable tools for workflow. Additionally, the text highlights trends in consumer generative AI apps and popular tools in the market.Lastly, discussing the controversial SB-1047 AI bill in California aiming to regulate the AI space by establis

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