AI in 24: From the Pentagon to Texas, the latest AI news you need to know

One of the most interesting aspects of following the world of Artificial Intelligence is seeing how, in just 24 hours, movements emerge that impact different sectors of society. And in the last few hours, we have seen a series of relevant events that deserve our attention.

Let's analyze the main highlights of the last 24 hours in the AI scene:

1. US Defense Accelerates AI Adoption

The Pentagon has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC), an initiative that aims to accelerate the implementation of advanced AI technologies across the US Department of Defense. According to official information, the project includes an investment of US$1.4T 40 million for small businesses to develop innovative AI solutions.

2. Broadcom surprises market with projections for AI chips

In the business field, the Broadcom caused a stir in the market by projecting revenues between US$60-90 billion by 2027 from custom AI chips. The company already dominates 70% of the market by 2024, challenging Nvidia's hegemony.

3. Patients want transparency about the use of AI in healthcare

One research published in JAMA Network Open revealed that more than 601% of adults want to be notified when AI is used in healthcare services. This data reinforces the importance of transparency in the implementation of these technologies.

4. AI Resources: A Sustainability Warning

THE Bloomberg brought an important warning about the increasing resource consumption of AI. A single query to advanced AI systems consumes significantly more energy than traditional search engines, raising concerns about sustainability.

5. Local governments band together to regulate AI

THE GovAI Coalition is promoting an interesting collaborative AI governance initiative, bringing together local governments to create common ethical guidelines and standards.

6. Texas investigates safety of minors in AI

Last but not least, the state of Texas has launched an investigation about Character.ai and 14 other technology companies, focusing on protecting minors using chatbots and other AI tools.

In my experience working with startups and innovation, I see that we are at a crucial moment in defining standards and practices for AI. The developments of the last 24 hours show how different sectors – from defense to healthcare, from technology to government – are adapting and responding to the challenges of this technology.

I will continue to monitor these trends and provide analyses on how they impact the innovation ecosystem in Brazil and around the world.