“5 things about Al you may have missed today: Big tech’s Al dominance, US Al giants collab, GenAl risk, and more”
- French competition watchdog has launched a public consultation on the AI sector, aiming to assess big firms’ strategiees, focusing on companies in adjacent markets like cloud infrastructure. The inquiry targets major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
- US AI giants, including OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Google, are collaborating with the Commerce Department to establish federal AI safety standards.
- Microsoft is partnering with Indian startup Sarvam Al to develop voice-based generative AI tools, aligning with CEO Satya Nadella’s goal to provide AI skilling opportunities to 2 million Indians by 2025.
- The Indian government acknowledges potential job losses due to AI, stating that it may automate routine jobs but also create roles in data science.
- However, GenAl’s rapid adoption introduces new security risks, as its flexibility in handling various data formats makes it susceptible to exploitation.
