Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Generative AI holds immense potential to revolutionise education systems in the Global South, offering opportunities to bridge educational gaps, support teachers, and provide personalised learning experiences. South African Generative AI Specialist
• [New] The urge to improve efficiency and invest in cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI could provide the global economy with both a cyclical and structural tailwind. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] In the coming years, the world will witness a significant rise in the usage of generative AI in banks and finance firms. Quytech
• [New] HEFA will form the bulk of SAF production out to 2030, while the sub-mandate for power-to-liquid, widely regarded as the most sustainable alternative liquid fuel for aviation if produced using green hydrogen and carbon captured from the air, is low and generally lags behind the EU's ambition. Aviation Environment Federation
• [New] Expanded partnership will leverage Microsoft Copilot and Cognizant's advisory and digital transformation services to help employees and enterprise customers operationalize generative AI and realize strategic business transformation. News | Cognizant Technology Solutions
• [New] The bond for low carbon and recycled aluminum will outpace the general growth in demand for aluminum with an expected growth rate of 20% annually towards 2030 in Europe and in North America. investing.com
• [New] High pressure centered over Lake Superior will keep skies sunny across Minnesota and also make for lighter wind speeds, generally under 10 mph. MPR News
• [New] Even China is concerned that technologies like generative AI could be used as a tool to criticize authorities, which suggests there is an incentive for implementing certain regulations. Asia Pacific Initiative <
• [New] Despite the limited technology risk, the cost of capital for utility-scale clean energy generation projects in Africa is at least two to three times higher than in advanced economies and China. IEA
• [New] Generative artificial intelligence is one of the most disruptive technologies in history, offering higher education institutions the opportunity to re-imagine a world where learning is highly personalized, seamless, and available to everyone. eCampus News
• [New] As reducing energy usage and carbon emissions become vital for customers, Samsung's 9th-generation V-NAND is expected to be an optimal solution for future applications. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Green Volt will be used to deliver renewable electricity to oil and gas platforms, replacing existing natural gas and diesel power generation as part of Crown Estate Scotland's Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas leasing round. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Both service and field service organizations are increasing their investment in AI to meet rising customer expectations and unlock revenue-generating opportunities. Salesforce
• [New] The UK needs to triple capital spending on electricity generation and quadruple investment in its power networks to enable a massive increase in electricity use if it is to reach the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Telegraph
• [New] Drug discovery and development: Gartner predicts that by 2025, pharma companies will leverage generative AI toward 30% of drug discovery and development initiatives. brillio
• [New] Image generation is strong and now has that unique imagine feature, and Meta AI has access to one more search engine than Google Gemini does. LifeHacker
• [New] Green Volt will provide 560 MW of energy, while Berwick Bank would be one of the largest offshore wind developments in the world, generating up to 4.1 GW of electricity - enough to power all of Scotland's homes twice over. BBC News
• [New] The Green Volt wind farm will be made up of 35 turbines, generating 560 MW of renewable energy and bringing in around £3bn in investment. The Telegraph
• [New] Investments in generative AI are expected to drive significant growth in IT spending by 2024. BusinessLine
• [New] Finance leaders are buzzing about the transformative potential of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. SaaSWorks, Inc.
• [New] More than half of the physicians Wolters Kluwer surveyed - 54% - said they believe generative AI will save them 20% or more time looking for data to assist in clinical decisions, while more than two-thirds - 68% - said genAI helps them quickly search medical literature. Healthcare IT News
• Fujitsu will deploy Oracle Alloy, a cloud infrastructure platform that provides more than 100 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services, including generative AI, as part of its Fujitsu Uvance Hybrid IT portfolio, which supports customers with on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure. Fujitsu Global
• South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is forming a partnership with Seaborg, a Danish start-up pursuing next-generation nuclear technologies, and together they plan to develop floating nuclear power plant barges using Compact Molten Salt Reactor technology developed by Seaborg. The Maritime Executive

Last updated: 28 April 2024