- Published on November 20, 2024
- In AI Features
The AI We Don’t Need
As we approach 2025, let’s look into some AI-powered inventions that may not be solving the problems of today but are certainly raising eyebrows.
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- By Vidyashree Srinivas
The year 2024 was all about artificial intelligence. From finding mention in almost every industry to breakthroughs that seemed straight out of science fiction, AI’s progress was infectious.
Among the standout achievements were an AI foundation model, named Chef, capable of accurately detecting multiple types of cancer; AMD stepping up to rival NVIDIA and Intel with its new AI chipset; and a wave of exploration into AI agents by tech giants and startups alike.
Yet, amidst all this innovation, one question keeps raising its head: Are all AI advancements truly necessary? Maybe slapping an AI label on products and services doesn’t automatically make them revolutionary, or even relevant to humanity’s immediate needs.
As we approach 2025, let’s look into some AI-powered i
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Vidyashree Srinivas
Vidyashree is enthusiastic about investigative journalism. Now trying to explore how AI solves for all.
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