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  Agentic AI in Action: Transforming Manufacturing with Autonomous Systems By Stuart Kerr, Published 28 June 2025, 07:06 BST The manufacturing sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of making decisions without human intervention. These intelligent systems are optimising production lines, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency in industries from automotive to electronics. As companies face global competition and supply chain pressures, agentic AI is emerging as a critical tool for staying ahead. Drawing on insights from industry leaders and recent advancements, this article explores how these systems are reshaping manufacturing, their real-world applications, and the challenges of widespread adoption. The Rise of Agentic AI in Manufacturing Agentic AI refers to systems that can independently analyse data, make decisions, and execute tasks in dynamic environments. Unlike traditional AI, which follows predefined rules, age...
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  AI and Climate Change: Can Machine Learning Help Reverse Environmental Damage? By Stuart Kerr, Published 28 June 2025, 07:00 BST As climate change intensifies, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally in addressing environmental challenges. Machine learning, a subset of AI, is being harnessed to optimise renewable energy systems, enhance climate modelling, and support conservation efforts. With global temperatures rising and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the urgency to leverage technology for sustainability has never been greater. This article explores how machine learning is contributing to climate solutions, drawing on expert insights and recent advancements, while addressing the challenges of energy consumption and equitable access. Machine Learning’s Role in Climate Solutions Machine learning excels at processing vast datasets to uncover patterns, making it ideal for tackling complex environmental problems. At Google Research, scientist...
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  The Rise of AI-Driven Content Creation: Opportunities and Risks for Media Industries By Stuart Kerr, Published 28 June 2025, 07:13 BST Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the media landscape, with tools capable of generating articles, videos, and social media posts at unprecedented speed. From newsrooms to marketing agencies, AI-driven content creation is streamlining workflows and cutting costs, but it also raises concerns about authenticity, bias, and job security. As media organisations integrate these technologies, the balance between efficiency and ethical responsibility is under scrutiny. This article explores the transformative impact of AI on content creation, drawing on expert insights and recent developments to highlight its opportunities and risks. AI’s Growing Role in Media Production AI content creation tools, powered by large language models (LLMs) and generative algorithms, are becoming integral to media production. Google’s Genesis, a tool designed to as...
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  The Legal Battle Over AI Training Data: Reddit’s Lawsuit Against Anthropic and Its Industry Impact By Stuart Kerr, Published 28 June 2025, 07:00 BST The race to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) relies heavily on vast datasets, but a recent lawsuit filed by Reddit against Anthropic has spotlighted the growing tension over how these datasets are sourced. On 4 June 2025, Reddit, a social media platform with over 100 million daily active users, accused Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI model, of unlawfully scraping user-generated content to train its large language models (LLMs). Filed in San Francisco Superior Court, the lawsuit alleges that Anthropic accessed Reddit’s platform over 100,000 times since July 2024, despite assurances it had ceased such activities. This legal battle could reshape how AI companies access data, with far-reaching implications for the industry’s ethical and commercial frameworks. Reddit’s Claims and the Data Dispute Reddit’s compla...
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  AI-Powered Healthcare: Revolutionising Early Cancer Detection with Predictive Models By Stuart Kerr, Published 28 June 2025, 07:00 BST Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cancer care, particularly in early detection, where predictive models are proving to be game-changers. With cancer remaining a leading cause of mortality worldwide, the ability to identify the disease at its earliest stages can significantly improve patient outcomes. Recent advancements in AI-driven predictive models are enabling clinicians to detect cancers such as pancreatic, breast, and lung with unprecedented accuracy, offering hope for more effective interventions. This article explores how these technologies are being integrated into healthcare, their impact, and the challenges they face, drawing on insights from leading experts and studies. The Power of AI in Early Detection Early detection is critical in cancer care, as it often determines the success of treatment. Traditional methods like m...
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  AI Revolution Unveiled: How Large Language Models Are Redefining Human Creativity in 2025 By Stuart Kerr | June 27, 2025 |  liveaiwire@gmail.com  |  @liveaiwire Introduction: The New Creative Collaborators In 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool—it’s a creative partner. Large language models (LLMs) have evolved beyond text prediction, now assisting writers, filmmakers, musicians, and even visual artists in unprecedented ways. But as AI-generated content floods the digital landscape, a critical question emerges:  Is AI enhancing human creativity or replacing it? This article explores the latest advancements in LLMs, their real-world applications, and the ethical dilemmas they pose. We examine how AI is reshaping creative industries—and whether society is ready for the consequences. The Rise of AI as a Co-Creator From Assistants to Collaborators Just a few years ago, AI tools like ChatGPT were primarily used for drafting emails or generating si...
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  Superintelligence or Hype? Inside Meta’s Bold Push for Next-Gen AI Labs By Stuart Kerr | Published: June 27, 2025, 07:53 AM CEST Introduction Meta AI’s recent announcement of its ambitious plan to build next-generation AI labs has sparked intense debate in the tech world. The company claims its new facilities will accelerate the path to superintelligence—AI systems surpassing human cognitive abilities. But is this a genuine leap toward transformative technology, or is it another wave of corporate hype? This article explores Meta’s initiative, its implications, and the skepticism surrounding it, drawing on expert insights and industry developments. Meta’s Vision for Superintelligence In a June 2025 keynote, Meta AI’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, unveiled plans for a global network of AI labs focused on developing “superintelligent systems.” These labs, backed by a reported $10 billion investment, aim to integrate advanced machine learning, neural networks, and human feedback loops...
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  The Energy Crisis of AI: Why Tech Giants Won’t Reveal Their Carbon Footprint By Stuart Kerr | Published: June 27, 2025, 07:58 AM CEST  Introduction Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, but its environmental cost is sparking alarm. Training massive AI models demands colossal energy, yet tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta remain tight-lipped about their carbon footprints. This article investigates why these companies avoid transparency, the scale of AI’s energy demands, and what it means for a planet already grappling with climate change, drawing on expert insights and recent data. The Energy Hunger of AI Training advanced AI models, like those powering ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, requires vast computational resources. A single training run for a large language model can consume as much energy as a small town. According to a 2023 International Energy Agency (IEA) report, AI data centers could account for 10% of global electricity consumption by 2030, ...
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  From Shrek to Deadpool: Midjourney’s Video AI Sparks Copyright Clash with Disney By Stuart Kerr | Published: June 27, 2025, 07:59 AM CEST  Introduction Midjourney’s latest video AI tool, capable of generating hyper-realistic clips from text prompts, has ignited a legal firestorm with Disney. The controversy erupted when users created viral videos featuring characters like Shrek and Deadpool, prompting Disney to issue cease-and-desist orders. This article explores the clash, its implications for AI-generated content, and the broader debate over copyright in the digital age, drawing on expert insights and recent developments. Midjourney’s Video AI Breakthrough In May 2025, Midjourney unveiled its advanced video generation model, touted as a leap beyond its image-based AI. The tool can produce 30-second clips from prompts like “Shrek dancing in a futuristic city” or “Deadpool fighting aliens.” These videos, shared widely on platforms like X, garnered millions of views, sho...
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  Can AI Keep Learning Forever? MIT’s Breakthrough Model Challenges the Status Quo By Stuart Kerr | Published: June 27, 2025, 08:00 AM CEST  Introduction MIT’s latest AI breakthrough, a model dubbed “EternaLearn,” promises to redefine how artificial intelligence adapts and grows over time. Unlike traditional models that plateau after training, EternaLearn reportedly continues learning post-deployment, tackling complex tasks like abstract reasoning. This development has sparked excitement and skepticism, raising questions about AI’s limits and potential. This article explores MIT’s innovation, its implications, and the challenges ahead, drawing on expert insights and recent research. EternaLearn: A New Paradigm In June 2025, MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) unveiled EternaLearn, an AI model designed to mimic human-like lifelong learning. According to a CSAIL press release, the model uses a novel “dynamic neural architecture” that allows...