Key points: AI is being used in the alcoholic beverage industry for flavor innovation, climate resilience, and marketing strategies. Companies like Treasury Wine Estates use AI to plan for unpredictable weather patterns and improve irrigation methods. Tastry and Diageo use AI to predict flavor preferences and guide product development. AI is helping with sales optimization, store visit efficiency, and pricing strategies. The industry is exploring AI for creative processes while maintaining human involvement. The alcoholic beverage industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in surprisingly diverse ways, transforming everything from production processes to marketing strategies. As the sector faces challenges like…
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Key points: Nvidia is developing a new AI chip called “B20” for the Chinese market, compatible with U.S. export controls. The chip is part of Nvidia’s “Blackwell” series, with the B200 being 30 times faster than its predecessor for certain tasks. Nvidia is collaborating with Inspur, a major Chinese distributor, for the launch and distribution of the B20. This move comes after U.S. tightened export controls on advanced semiconductors to China in 2023. Nvidia’s H20 chip, designed for China, is expected to generate over $12 billion in sales this year. Nvidia, the leading AI chip manufacturer, is reportedly working on…
Key points: Chinese companies are offering AI-generated avatars of deceased loved ones for grief support and companionship. The technology uses photos, videos, and voice recordings to create interactive digital clones. Prices for these services have dropped significantly, making them more accessible to the general public. The practice builds on Chinese cultural traditions of communicating with the dead. Ethical concerns include consent, data privacy, and the potential impact on the grieving process. Chinese companies are now offering services that create AI-generated avatars of deceased loved ones, providing a new way for people to process grief and maintain connections with those they’ve…