Under President Lula's G20 presidency, leaders agreed in Maceio to combat disinformation and set AI guidelines, emphasizing transparency and accountability for digital platforms. Despite US-China tensions, consensus was reached to address global AI disparities and ensure ethical use, with hopes of formalizing these outcomes in November's G20 Leaders' Summit declaration.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming data sharing and decision-making, but privacy concerns and high communication costs persist. Federated learning offers a solution, and recent research on a Byzantine-robust multimodal framework for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) shows promise in improving road safety and traffic efficiency.

AI medical scribes are transforming healthcare by streamlining clinical documentation, significantly reducing doctors' data entry time and enhancing patient care. Melbourne surgeon Ilan Freedman saves 90 minutes daily, reflecting the growing adoption and benefits of AI, despite ongoing systemic challenges and ethical considerations.

AI offers significant societal benefits but poses risks, including the potential for weaponization. To mitigate these risks, the U.S., Japan, and the Netherlands are implementing export controls on chip-making equipment and proposing regulations to monitor foreign customers of cloud computing services.

Nigerian officials, backed by Google, have launched a new AI investment fund to tackle development challenges, offering 10 million naira in equity-free funding to ten startups. This initiative, announced by Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani, also aims to train three million tech specialists and is part of a broader national AI strategy developed with local researchers.

A record 210 S&P 500 companies mentioned 'AI' in Q2 2023 earnings calls, surpassing the five-year average and reflecting a growing focus on artificial intelligence. Information Technology led the charge, with stock performance varying based on AI discussions.

AI-generated code is causing significant downtime and security challenges for businesses, with major financial institutions reporting outages. Despite productivity gains, experts stress the necessity of human oversight and rigorous code reviews to mitigate risks.

UTHealth Houston partners with OpenAI to develop advanced algorithms for medical training and patient care using the specialized ChatGPT Education Tool. The initiative, emphasizing enhanced security and HIPAA compliance, aims to improve clinical interactions, support research, and streamline administrative tasks.

Google's AI Overviews, first criticized for inaccuracies and dangerous suggestions, have been revamped but still face skepticism over transparency and user trust. A new, similar Search feature lacks clear AI labeling, raising concerns about distinguishing AI-generated content.

In early 2025, Uber will let riders in Austin and Atlanta hail Waymo robotaxis via its app, expanding their collaboration. This follows a successful partnership in Phoenix and marks a significant step in their autonomous vehicle ambitions.

Fei-Fei Li, the 'godmother of AI,' has launched World Labs, a billion-dollar startup aimed at enhancing AI's understanding of 3D environments, securing $230M in funding. The firm, backed by top investors, seeks to revolutionize AI's spatial reasoning, impacting fields from augmented reality to robotics.

AI and IoT are transforming agriculture by boosting crop yields, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability through data-driven insights. However, challenges like high investment costs and data accuracy for less common crops persist, necessitating broader access to these technologies.

On September 13, 2024, the Archival Producers Alliance (APA) released guidelines to preserve documentary authenticity amid rising generative AI technology use. These guidelines stress transparency, consent, and the crucial role of primary sources, supported by industry figures like Michael Moore and Ken Burns.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Management Development Institute Society (MDIS) have launched a market study on AI's competitive dynamics in India. This study aims to address competition issues, regulatory frameworks, and AI's impact on consumer choices, with findings guiding CCI's enforcement priorities.

A newly developed algorithm, AEA-RDCP, significantly improves fog density estimation and visibility for maritime navigation, enhancing safety. The research, published in 'Sensors' journal, highlights the superior accuracy of the YOLOv8s-Fog model in detecting ships in foggy conditions, achieving an average detection accuracy of 74.4%.

Italy launches an AI trial in 15 classrooms across four regions to enhance personalized education and bridge the EU digital skills gap. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara aims to expand the program if successful, despite challenges from an aging teaching workforce.

Figure has unveiled its advanced humanoid robot, Figure 02, for industrial and household tasks, backed by $1.5 billion in funding. Currently tested at BMW's plant, it features 16 joints, safety measures, and OpenAI integration for enhanced functionality.

Strider Technologies has secured a $55 million Series C funding round, led by Pelion Venture Partners, marking its largest investment to date. The funds will fuel Strider's AI-driven platform and enhance its capabilities to combat nation-state threats, expand into new markets, and bolster its presence in the public sector.

AWS has selected 80 startups for its Generative AI Accelerator, part of a $230 million initiative to advance global generative AI. Chosen from over 4,700 applicants across 129 countries, these startups will receive up to $1 million in AWS credits, mentorship, and access to advanced technologies.