Investors have grown increasingly concerned about Meta’s strategic plans for monetizing its multi-billion dollar investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI). The social media giant’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has acknowledged that returns on these investments will take “considerable time.” However, as a tech industry analyst, I believe it’s essential to scrutinize the path to profitability for Meta’s AI ambitions.

We Must Revamp Our Approach to Evaluating AI Systems

As we continue to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it has become increasingly clear that our traditional evaluation methods are no longer fit for purpose. The limitations of these methods are being exposed as more sophisticated AI models come to market, and the cons...

AWS Bedrock's Customization Options for Generative AI

In today’s rapidly advancing AI marketplace, customization is crucial. What unique customization options does AWS Bedrock offer that differentiate it from competitors? Generative AI models can create tailor-made content suited to specific applications, but organizations may possess unique require...

Texture: Data Collection Platform for Renewable Energy

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, the growing renewable energy sector is poised to lead the charge, but it faces a critical challenge: interoperability. As solar, wind, and battery installations proliferate, fragmentation and communication barriers arise, stymieing growth and preventing the...

Snowflake Has Its Own Model Now: Arctic LLM

As the market for enterprise-grade generative AI models gains momentum, Snowflake’s offering, Arctic LLM, has recently come to the fore. But what particular roles does Arctic LLM assume in the enterprise sector and how does it stack up against major competitors?

Nova AI Redefines End-to-End Code Testing for SMEs

As software development becomes increasingly agile and continuous, code testing has emerged as a critical component of the development process. With the advent of generative AI, code testing has become more efficient and effective than ever before. Among the recent generative AI startups offering...

FlexAI Aims to Revolutionise AI Compute Infrastructure

FlexAI is a French startup spearheading a mission to revolutionise AI compute infrastructure. The challenge I aim to tackle in this article is the intricacies and demands that developers face when managing AI compute infrastructure. The current state of affairs is far removed from the simplicity ...

Big Tech's Investment and Its Economic Ramifications

The most influential tech firms have set their sights on leading the charge. In recent earnings reports, behemoths such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta have emphasised their multi-billion-dollar commitments to AI research and development, raising questions about the motivations behind these invest...

The US Push for Allied Action against China's Advanced Chip

As the race for technological superiority intensifies, the semiconductor industry has emerged as a critical battleground. The US, a leader in this field, faces growing concerns about China’s rapid development of advanced chips and the potential national security risks they pose. In response, the ...

Malaysia: The New Silicon Valleys of Southeast Asia

The US-China tech war is not only changing the global geopolitical landscape but also reshaping the semiconductor industry’s investment patterns. As I pen this article, Malaysia’s coastal state of Penang becomes the talk of the town, with a surge in high-tech investments that threaten to outpace ...

Global Investment in AI Is Declining, Research Shows

Recent data points to a shift in the AI investment landscape, with global investment in AI declining for the second consecutive year, according to Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). So, what’s driving this trend, and what does it mean for the future of AI inves...

The EU's Crackdown on TikTok

The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step towards regulating social media’s impact on users’ mental health by launching a second investigation into TikTok. Following an ongoing investigation into various aspects of the video sharing platform’s DSA compliance, the EU is now zeroing in o...

Robotaxis and the Twists in Elon Musk's Vision

Elon Musk has long been synonymous with ambitious plans and bold ideas. However, over the last year, Musk’s leadership at Tesla has taken an unsteady turn. With his recent announcement of Tesla’s focus on robotaxis, the question arises: what does this strategic pivot mean for Tesla’s long-term vi...

Perplexity's Generative AI Search Engine

The search engine market is witnessing an intriguing evolution with players like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Microsoft’s Bing harnessing this advanced technology to deliver more precise and contextually relevant search results. But what sets Perplexity apart from its competitors, and why is it recei...

Generative AI's Financial Impact on Tech Companies

As the race to harness the power of generative AI gathers steam in the tech industry, a dose of reality is needed. Yes, AI models that can generate text, images, and video with human-like output are impressive. But what’s the practical business value of these AI advancements, and how is it reflec...

Intuit's Artificial Intelligence-Driven Growth

Intuit is experiencing a surge in investor enthusiasm, fuelled by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The company’s stock has gained nearly 40% over the past 12 months, outpacing the S&P 500’s growth, and surpassing the market capitalization of major investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Mo...

Nvidia Acquires Run:ai to Tackle AI Infrastructure Challenges

Nvidia announced its acquisition of Run:ai, a Tel Aviv-based company specializing in managing and optimizing AI hardware infrastructure. This strategic bet comes at a time when AI workloads are becoming increasingly complex, and the need for sophisticated solutions to manage and optimize resource...

Technology Companies Face a Storm of Challenges

As the tech earnings season unfolds, the industry’s heavyweights, including Tesla, Meta, Alphabet (Google), and Microsoft, prepare to face a potent mix of opportunities and challenges. Amid the backdrop of a burgeoning generative AI market predicted to reach trillion-dollar revenues within the ne...

Will AI Drive a Supercycle for Desktop and Laptop Sales

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms technology, the PC industry ponders whether this innovation will drive a “supercycle” for desktop and laptop sales in the coming year. This piece examines the potential impact of AI through the lens of consumer market dynamics. For decades, consumers hav...

Generative AI and the Future of Democratic Processes

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate our society, the potential implications for democratic processes have become a subject of intense debate. Nick Clegg, Meta’s global affairs chief, contends that generative AI poses little threat to democracy, but a closer examination of the ev...

Who Owns the IPR in AI-Generated Content?

As AI technologies generate increasingly human-like content, the legal and ethical implications surrounding intellectual property rights have become a topic of intense debate. This essay explores the complex issue of who owns the rights to AI-generated content, especially when it comes to the use...

What Are Ethical Foundations for Human-Like AI?

As the world of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, the push to design AI that mimics human traits, or pseudoanthropomorphic systems, is gaining traction. With potential benefits ranging from more engaging and emotionally responsive interactions to increased efficiency and personali...

A New Legal Framework for AI-Generated Creative Works

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt various industries, the use of copyrighted material to fuel its creative capabilities has sparked a contentious debate. On the one hand, creators and rights-holders argue that unauthorized use of their works constitutes a violation of their int...

Your Paper Is Probably Peer Reviewed by a Bot

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in peer review has emerged as a controversial topic. With the rise of platforms like ChatGPT, researchers have increasingly turned to AI to evaluate others’ work and modify peer-review reports. In this article, I will provide an analysis of the extent...