EU AI Act leaked, brAInspark introduces gen AI platform, and other AI updates you might have overlooked today
Today, December 7, witnessed several significant advancements in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). A leaked compromise proposal obtained by Reuters suggests that the EU’s AI Act may not include AI models that possess an open-source license. Meanwhile, in the United States, despite the integration of AI in drive-thru services by popular chains such as Checkers and Carl’s Jr., human involvement remains prevalent, constituting more than 70% of customer interactions in locations like the Philippines. Conversely, Neverinstall has unveiled its Windows Cloud PC, which seeks to challenge established Desktop-As-A-Service providers by incorporating AI integration and CloudLink to offer an enhanced cloud-computing experience.
All this and more in today’s AI review.
1. EU AI law could exclude open source models
An artificial intelligence law expected to be implemented by the European Union (EU) could exclude open-source AI models. Reuters reported on Thursday that these types of models could avoid strict regulation after seeing a leaked compromise proposal. The document, reportedly distributed to lawmakers today, states that the AI Act does not apply to open-source AI designs, except for those considered high-risk.
2. People who participate in filling 70 percent of driving orders will survive
US grocery chains such as Checkers and Carl’s Jr. have adopted artificial intelligence to speed up service. However, Presto Automation’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission have revealed that people are still involved in filling orders in places like the Philippines. According to a Bloomberg report, more than 70 percent of customer interactions are assisted by humans.
3. Incedo launches generative AI platform
Incedo Inc. launched its latest generative AI platform, braInspark, at the AI Summit in New York on Thursday. According to the publication, the AI platform is powered by Incedo’s patented Generative AI Model Hub. It can help customers discover and fine-tune contextual business data—to improve productivity, optimize customer operations, and transform the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
4. According to the study, 78 percent of software testers adopt artificial intelligence
According to LambdaTest’s new “Future of Quality Assurance 2023” study, 78 percent of software testing professionals in 70 different countries have adopted artificial intelligence in their workflows. According to the report, 72 percent of organizations include testers in “sprint” planning sessions. The publication states: “Uses of artificial intelligence reported by software testers have been automating test data generation (51%), writing code for automated tests (45%), analyzing and reporting test results (36%), and designing test cases.” 46%).”
5. Neverinstall debuts Windows Cloud PC
Deep tech startup Neverinstall debuted its Windows Cloud PC on Thursday in a move that will challenge incumbent Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS) providers. According to the publication, the announcement also showcases Neverinstall’s seamless integration of AI into the operating system and the introduction of CloudLink, as the company aims to provide a cutting-edge cloud computing experience.
