IBM redefines consulting with AI co-workers.

Welcome to a new version of The AI Business!

This week, we have:

● IBM redefines consulting with AI co-workers.

● Google launches Gemini 2.0 to usher in the agentic AI era.

● Free AI tools for next-level marketing: The 2025 marketing update.

● How to balance between AI ethics and innovation?

AI news
Major News and Announcements From Top Companies in The World of AI in Business:

● IBM Leverages AI to Redefine Consulting With Digital Co-Workers: IBM launches a Consulting Advantage, an AI-driven platform enabling consultants to co-work with generative AI assistants and "digital personas." This shift accelerates app development, restructures data, and scales enterprise-wide solutions faster. With an open AI ecosystem, IBM aims to future-proof consulting, blending human expertise with AI-driven digital labor. (Read Article)

● Meta Invests $10B in Louisiana for Its Largest AI Data Center Yet: Meta will build a $10B, 4-million-square-foot AI data center in Louisiana, its largest of 20 global facilities. The center will power AI workloads for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, backed by 100% renewable energy via a partnership with Entergy. This project marks one of Louisiana's biggest private investments, driving local economic growth, infrastructure upgrades, and clean energy initiatives. (Read Article)

● AI-Powered Drug Design with Large Quantitative Models: SandboxAQ introduces Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) and IDOLpro, a generative AI tool for precision drug design. Unlike LLMs, LQMs simulate physical laws, reducing hallucinations and enhancing molecular design. This breakthrough aims to revolutionize drug discovery, material development, and next-gen batteries with faster, cost-effective, and more accurate molecular simulations. (Read Article)

● Google Launches Gemini 2.0 to Usher in the Agentic AI Era: Google debuts Gemini 2.0, a multimodal AI with agentic capabilities enabling reasoning, planning, and autonomous actions. It introduces tools like Project Astra, Project Mariner, and Jules to enhance real-world interactions, web automation, and coding assistance. Powered by Trillium TPUs, Gemini 2.0 aims to redefine AI-human collaboration across search, development, and gaming. (Read Article)

● Decentralised AI Ecosystem Sparks a New Era of Transparent: AI's shift toward decentralization aims to address risks like bias, opacity, and data centralization. Platforms like Space and Time (SXT) and Chromia offer blockchain-based infrastructures, enabling verifiable AI transactions and transparent data handling. This movement seeks to democratize AI development, with experts predicting blockchain-AI interactions to grow from 3% to 30% of the market in the coming years. (Read Article)

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Actionable AI
The role of humans in AI Superintelligence: Enhancing, Not replacing:

AI superintelligence isn't about AI surpassing humans—it's about humans and AI working together for superior outcomes, says Inderpal Bhandari, director at Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Human-AI Synergy:

AI amplifies human capabilities, especially in fields like healthcare and finance, where human oversight remains essential. Autonomous driving is one area where AI may soon outperform humans entirely.

Generative AI's Role:

Generative AI boosts productivity in roles like accounting and frontline work, not by replacing jobs but by shifting human roles toward training and oversight.

Key Takeaways for Business Leaders:

● Superintelligence is Human-AI Collaboration.

● AI May Surpass Humans in Specific Domains (e.g., driving).

● Job Roles Will Shift, Not Disappear.

● Upskilling Staff to Work with AI is Critical.

Superintelligence is less about AI taking over and more about human-AI partnerships driving better outcomes and competitive advantage.

AI Governance
Balancing between AI Ethics and Innovation:

As AI transforms industries, a key debate has emerged: Should companies prioritize governance and ethics first or adopt a "build and adapt" approach to AI deployment?

Two Approaches to AI Governance:

● Governance-First Approach:
Leaders like Alex Tyrell, CTO of Wolters Kluwer, stress the need to assess risks and ethics before launching AI. This ensures accountability, regulatory compliance, and trust.

● Experimentation-First Approach:
Netcompany CEO Andre Rogaczewski calls for faster AI adoption, arguing companies should “just make it happen” by reusing existing tools and managing risks with practical safeguards like data filters.

The Regulatory Divide:

Governments face a similar challenge. The EU’s AI Act aims for clarity but has been criticized for creating confusion and deterring investment. Meanwhile, the U.S. signals a shift toward lighter regulation, potentially leading to global inconsistencies.

Key Takeaways for Business Leaders:

● Balance Caution with Agility: Embrace responsible AI while avoiding costly delays.

● Engage Regulators Early: Influence policy to ensure it supports innovation.

● Prioritize Transparency: Clarify data use and AI decision-making processes.

● Build Ethical Awareness: Equip teams to recognize and mitigate AI risks.

Finding a middle ground between strict governance and agile experimentation is essential for companies looking to lead in AI without falling behind.

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