Punjab Police Utilizing AI and Other AI Developments You May Have Missed Today
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has revealed intentions to utilize AI technology in order to improve the effectiveness of the state police. Meanwhile, Lisa Cook, the US Federal Reserve Governor, has proposed that AI has the capability to enhance labor productivity, although policymakers still have unanswered queries. Additionally, AI is being utilized to expedite the search for eligible patients for clinical trials, potentially leading to life-saving outcomes.
All this and more in today’s AI review.
1. AI to help Punjab Police, says CM
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said on Friday that artificial intelligence will be used to improve the efficiency of the state police. According to a PTI report, Mann said the use of AI will help make the Punjab Police a pioneer in AI. The Punjab CM emphasized that the state is facing a series of challenges due to miscreants and many forces have been keeping an eye on such activities. The involvement of AI will also help improve policing in the state.
2. Artificial intelligence could improve labor productivity: US Federal Reserve Governor
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Friday that while policymakers need to answer questions about artificial intelligence, there are signs that it could improve labor productivity. Speaking at the National Bureau of Economic Research’s conference on AI in Toronto, Cook said: “The impact of AI on the economy and monetary policy will depend on whether AI is just one application or something deeper. The empirical evidence is still fragmented, but there is work showing that generative AI improves productivity in a variety of circumstances,” Bloomberg reported.
3. The EU decides whether to participate in the artificial intelligence summit
The European Union will decide whether to attend an artificial intelligence summit in Britain in November, an EU spokesman told Reuters on Friday. EU Vice President Vera Jourova has received an invitation to the artificial intelligence summit. “We are now considering possible EU participation,” the spokesman said.
4. Using artificial intelligence to speed up clinical trials
Artificial intelligence is being used to find patients for clinical trials quickly, potentially saving lives, Reuters reported on Friday. More than a dozen companies, including Amgen, Bayer and Novartis, are trying to use this technology to scan public health data and quickly find patients. Deloitte CEO Jeffrey Morgan said: “I don’t think it’s everywhere yet. But I think we’re past the experimental stage.”
5. The artificial intelligence-powered bikes launched by Smalo
Smalo E-Bikes launched two electric bikes on Friday. According to the publication, the electric bikes – e Smalo LX2 and Smalo PX2 promise to make cycling easier with the help of artificial intelligence. The Smalo LX2 is equipped with the patented intelligent G2 technology developed by BESV, while the Smalo PX2 is designed for smaller riders thanks to its compact size.
