NASA using AI to Search for life on Mars.

AI news
A major week of game-changing developments and shifts in the world of AI Business:

● NASA's AI Boosts Speed in Mars Life Search: NASA's new AI algorithm, set to debut on the Rosalind Franklin rover, accelerates the identification of organic materials on Mars, enabling faster, more targeted analysis in the search for past life. The AI-driven system helps scientists react swiftly to promising findings, maximizing research efficiency from millions of miles away. (Read Article)

● Check Point Launches AI Tools to Guard Against Data Leaks:
At Black Hat USA 2024, Check Point Software introduced AI-powered security solutions to prevent data leaks and combat sophisticated cyberthreats, enhancing protection for businesses using generative AI applications like ChatGPT. The new tools offer advanced data classification and threat detection capabilities, keeping sensitive information secure. (Read Article)

● AI Startup Secures $640M to Revolutionize AI Inference Hardware:
AI startup Groq raised $640 million in a series D round, led by BlackRock, to expand its Language Processing Unit (LPU) infrastructure and GroqCloud platform, aiming to democratize high-speed AI inference computing. The funding will fuel the largest AI compute deployment for a non-hyperscaler, positioning Groq as a key player in the AI hardware market. (Read Article)

● OpenAI Develops AI Text Detector, Hesitates on Public Release: OpenAI has created a highly accurate AI text detector but is undecided about its public release, citing concerns over potential misuse and impact on non-native English speakers. Instead, the company is focusing on launching detection tools for AI-generated images, videos, and audio to enhance content authenticity and trust. (Read Article)

● UK Government Halts $1.7B in Funding for Major AI Projects:
The UK’s new Labor government has shelved $1.7 billion in AI project funding, including a major supercomputer, to address financial challenges, while pledging to keep AI central to its agenda through more focused initiatives like the AI Opportunities Action Plan. Reactions are mixed, with some experts lamenting the decision and others seeing it as a chance to recalibrate AI priorities. (Read Article)

● Perplexity Offers Revenue Share to Publishers in a New Ad Program: AI search app Perplexity, backed by Nvidia, has launched a Publishers’ Program to share ad revenue with news publishers when their content appears in search results, while also offering premium features and analytics access. This marks the first time Perplexity will feature ads, aligning incentives between the app and content creators. (Read Article)

AI resources
Last week, we shared 2 of the most important AI guides for business research and lead generation:

● How to do perfect market and product research using ChatGPT?

● How to qualify your new leads in 30 seconds using ChatGPT?

AI tools
6 AI tools every business executive should know:

● MonkeyLearn - An AI tool for text data analysis and sentiment analysis, turning raw text into actionable insights.

● Gong - A revenue intelligence platform that analyzes customer interactions to provide sales teams with actionable insights.

● Tome - An AI-powered tool for quickly creating visually appealing and dynamic presentations.

● Fireflies.ai - An AI-driven meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings across various platforms.

● Upmetrics - A business planning tool that leverages AI to help create and refine detailed business plans.

● Lattice - An advanced AI analytics platform for extracting valuable insights from complex data.

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