The newsletter also covers various technology-related stories, including Google's testing of AI-only search results, the US military's use of AI tools for planning, and the global decline in sea ice levels. It touches on the need for improved AI progress metrics, the lack of EV charging infrastructure, and efforts by American cities to combat extreme heatwaves. Additionally, it discusses McDonald's AI makeover, the importance of questioning media veracity, and Africa's potential and challenges in becoming a major AI player.
Key takeaways:
- Odense, Denmark, is a hub for robotics, automation, and drone companies, with a focus on collaborative robots.
- Google is testing AI-only search results, potentially changing the landscape of internet search.
- The US military is incorporating AI tools for planning maneuvers, highlighting the growing role of AI in defense.
- Africa faces challenges in becoming a major AI player due to inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and limited internet access.