UK Ban on China from AI Summit Could Impact Gen X and Millennials

Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes news about UP PM Rishi Sunak considering restrictions on Chinese officials’ involvement in an AI summit due to concerns about spying. Additionally, there is a growing enthusiasm among Gen X and millennials to adopt AI in the workplace. Furthermore, efforts are being made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through AI-powered fleet management. Lastly, the creation of virtual urban landscapes is proving to be a challenging task, as demonstrated by the AI-designed infiniCity.

1. Rishi Sunak pushes for limiting Chinese government participation in AI summit

According to a report in The Guardian, Sunak is considering banning Chinese officials from spying at the AI Summit in November. The move comes in the wake of the recent spying scandal, and it is possible that Chinese officials will only be able to attend the first day of the two-day summit. Other world leaders such as Macron and Trudeau are expected to attend, while US President Joe Biden will be represented by Vice President Kamala Harris.

2. Gen X and Millennials Eager to Embrace AI in the Workplace: Report

A LinkedIn India report reveals that a significant majority of Generation X and Millennial professionals are eager to utilize AI in the workplace. More than 75% of Millennials and 74% of Gen X professionals believe that AI can free them from mundane tasks and allow them to focus on more interesting tasks. Additionally, 70% of Generation Z individuals also express enthusiasm for adopting artificial intelligence. The report highlights the growing interest of different generations in using artificial intelligence to improve productivity and work-life balance.

3. Artificial intelligence-based fleet management targets greenhouse gas emissions

In response to growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, companies with significant carbon footprints, including trucks and public transportation systems, are turning to fleet management technology, according to a Forbes report. Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow these technologies to analyze real-time driver behavior and identify maintenance needs, which reduces inefficient operations and emissions. This change has the potential to address significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the transportation sector, which accounts for more than 15 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

4. InfiniCity, designed by artificial intelligence, reveals challenges in creating virtual urban landscapes

InfiniCity, a 3D urban synthesis model created with artificial intelligence, revealed the challenges of designing artificial urban environments. It originally lacked greenery and has awkward buildings on unpredictable streets. It highlights the complexity of mimicking real cities through synthetic imagination. This effort is part of a broader trend of AI-driven creativity and raises questions about the role of AI in urban governance, as discussed in a recent UN report.

5. The Technology Council of Canada supports balanced and speedy AI regulation

The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), which represents more than 150 Canadian technology companies, emphasizes the need for a balanced and expeditious approach to AI regulation in Canada. They believe Canada can lead the way in the global AI sector, but regulations must be “accountable,” with clarity, trust and international lessons. As generative AI systems gain attention, CCI emphasizes the importance of creating regulations that ensure both innovation and safety, and calls for the development and implementation of an AI and data bill (Bill C-27), BNN Bloomberg reports.