🤖 Deepfake terrorists and the future of genetics

Good morning and welcome to the latest issue of neonpulse!

Here are the AI headlines making waves:

🌊  AI keeping the stock market alive

🌊 Deepfake terrorists

🌊  The future of genetics

Let’s get into it!

Saving The Stock Market

AI has become a powerful driving force in the financial markets, with several AI-related companies delivering impressive stock performances so far this year.

But what many people don’t realize is that AI related companies are performing so well that they’re single handedly keeping index’s like the S&P 500 in the green.

The S&P 500 is up close to 10% so far this year, yet if you excluded AI-related companies, the index would be down nearly 2%.

Here’s a few notable examples of AI companies masking the poor overall performance of stocks so far this year:

1. Amazon: The e-commerce giant has seen its stock surge by over 34% this year, thanks in part to its AI-powered algorithms that personalize customer experiences, optimize supply chain operations, and drive sales.

2. NVIDIA: This leading AI chip manufacturer has experienced phenomenal growth, with its stock skyrocketing by more than 119% in 2023. NVIDIA's specialized AI chips are revolutionizing processing power and efficiency, making it a key player in the AI hardware market.

3. CrowdStrike: This cybersecurity firm has seen its stock soar by over 40% in 2023. CrowdStrike's AI-powered solutions detect and prevent sophisticated cyber threats, addressing the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Deepfake Terrorists

While many experts have warned about the potential for creating misinformation with AI, we haven’t seen any dangerous examples of this until yesterday.

A little after 10:00am yesterday morning, an image generated with AI was put on Twitter showing that the Pentagon had been attacked, with multiple news sources managing to confirm the fake attack on the government building.

This caused a temporary panic on Wall Street, and while markets quickly recovered after determining that there was no actual terror attack, the situation highlights the dangers and potential economic impact of deepfakes spreading around the web.

Certainly going to be interesting to see what happens between now and the U.S. Presidential election next year.

The Future of Genetics

As it turns out, AI isn't just good at beating us in games or making catchy tunes- it's also becoming a game changer in the field of genetic research.

According to a new study from UC San Diego, AI is helping scientists uncover rare DNA sequences that could hold the keys to unlocking the secrets of our genetic code…

A development that could completely revolutionize the world of medicine.

"Artificial intelligence has allowed us to explore the genome in ways we never could before," said Professor Christopher Glass, one of the researchers behind this groundbreaking work.

By analyzing massive amounts of genomic data, AI algorithms are helping researchers identify hidden patterns and rare DNA sequences that were previously overlooked.

This understanding of gene activation and the role of rare DNA sequences could lead to breakthroughs in treating diseases and developing new therapies…

And even opens of the possibilities of personalized medicine, providing doctors with the technology needed in order to create treatments tailored to your unique genetic makeup.

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