VERONA — Epic’s User Group Meeting annually offers a themed surprise for thousands of visitors, so it was no shock when founder Judy Faulkner appeared on stage Tuesday in the company’s Deep Space Auditorium dressed as “Lady Swan,” a variation on Mother Goose and in keeping with a larger storytelling motif.
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Nvidia’s $589 Billion DeepSeek Rout Is Largest in Market History
(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp.’s plunge, fueled by investor concern about
Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek, erased a record amount
of stock-market value from the world’s largest company.
Nvidia shares tumbled 17% Monday, the biggest drop since March 2020, erasing $589 billion from the company’s market capitalization. That eclipsed the previous record — a 9% drop in September that wiped out about $279 billion in value — and was the biggest in US stock-market history.
The drop rippled through the rest of the market due to how much weight Nvidia has in major indexes. Including Monday’s slump, Nvidia selloffs have caused eight of the top ten biggest one-day drops in the S&P 500 Index, based on market value, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Monday and the Nasdaq 100 tumbled nearly 3%....
...Full Story HereThe drop rippled through the rest of the market due to how much weight Nvidia has in major indexes. Including Monday’s slump, Nvidia selloffs have caused eight of the top ten biggest one-day drops in the S&P 500 Index, based on market value, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Monday and the Nasdaq 100 tumbled nearly 3%....
Ken Notes: 600 BILLION dollars will probably trip you spam filters because until yesterday that was an amount of money no company has ever lost. In fact until recently no company was ever even worth that much...
What is DeepSeek? China`s AI app rivals U.S.-based tech companies
The first was Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, which saw a sudden surge in downloads by United States users seeking an alternative to TikTok in anticipation of the ban on that app, which had been scheduled to take effect on Jan. 19.
Now it’s DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that released a new chatbot model called R1 on Jan. 20. The DeepSeek app has since climbed to the top of the Apple App charts, recording more than 1.6 million downloads since it launched on Jan. 10, according to the market tracker App Figures...
City of Kenosha to receive investment from Microsoft
January 27, 2025 - The State of Wisconsin and the City of Kenosha announce the sale of approximately 240 acres of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142 to Microsoft. The site enhances the state and region’s capacity to support innovation and growth in the digital economy and continues Microsoft’s investment in the area.
“In Wisconsin, we’re continuing our work to harness AI, advance critical sectors like manufacturing, biohealth, and technology, and adapt to make sure our workforce, economy, and state can meet the demands of the 21st Century,” said Gov. Evers. “We’re excited about Microsoft’s decision to continue investing in the southeastern part of our state, which I’m proud has been a key focus for our economic support, development, and growth efforts.”
The City of Kenosha unanimously passed ordinances this past December to attach and rezone the property, paving the way for potential datacenter development.
“Today marks a transformative moment for the City of Kenosha as we proudly welcome Microsoft to our community,” said City of Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala. “This groundbreaking investment solidi?es Kenosha’s position as a hub for innovation and economic growth. Opportunities created by development of this land — from job creation to strengthening our local economy — will resonate for generations to come. We are honored to work with Microsoft and look forward to future opportunities to collaborate, including joint research initiatives, talent development programs, and community engagement activities.”
Microsoft’s investment represents a signi?cant milestone for Kenosha and continues to highlight the area’s appeal as a hub for technology and development...
...Full Story HereKen Notes: We will closely watch this development in light of the China / Nvidia news.
and here it is - DEEPSEEK!
Tell me about DeepSeek?
"DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. (referred to as "DeepSeek") , founded in 2023, is a Chinese company dedicated to making AGI a reality."
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What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?
...DeepSeek`s AI Assistant, powered by DeepSeek-V3, has overtaken rival ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application available on Apple`s App Store in the United States.This has raised doubts about the reasoning behind some U.S. tech companies` decision to pledge billions of dollars in AI investment and shares of several big tech players, including Nvidia, have been hit.Below (at the link) are some facts about the company shaking up the AI sector worldwide...
Ken Notes: I used several of the AI`s below to create a draft partnership agreement and articles of incorporation for my partner ship with Julia. I ran the same requests thru DEEPSEEK and was blown away. Better documents came from this AI in seconds. If they are really doing this with less CPU use and power it will be game changing. I did ask DeepSeek about DeepSeek and its response was limited to 2023 stats and data...
AI`s You Can Use
Ken Notes: Start with the big three but the others have some unique features... Try the same request on all of them you`ll be surprised...
Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are profoundly shaping the nature of work, altering the skills workers need for success, changing the competitive landscape for employers, and forcing educational and workforce development systems to overhaul their offerings in order to sustain a thriving Wisconsin economy. Already, Wisconsin employers and educational institutions are implementing AI applications in fields ranging from manufacturing and health care to transportation, agriculture, and the sciences.
At the same time, the rise of generative AI offers the potential to advance equity and economic opportunity for the people of Wisconsin. To help harness these technologies and strengthen Wisconsin`s workforce for the 21st century and beyond, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #211, creating the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence.
The task force is expected to serve as a crucial mechanism to adapt and equip a workforce capable of capitalizing on this transformation. The task force is chaired by the secretary of the Department of Workforce Development or a designee with additional leadership from the secretary of the Department of Administration or a designee and the secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. or a designee...
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ai-taskforce/members.htm
...Full Story HereGovernor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Comprehensive Advisory Action Plan
In response to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on labor markets, the Wisconsin Governor Ton Evers’ Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence has released a detailed Advisory Action Plan. Established by Executive Order #211, the Task Force is chaired by Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, with additional leadership from Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes. The plan aims to harness AI technologies to advance equity and economic opportunities while addressing potential workforce disruptions.AI technologies are reshaping work, requiring new skills and altering competitive landscapes. According to the plan, Wisconsin ranks first among all states in terms of employment-weighted share of businesses using AI, and is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. The Task Force was created to help Wisconsin capitalize on these opportunities and mitigate the risks associated with AI advancements.
The Plan is Here: Advisory Action Plan.
...Full Story HereTom Still: At Epic, AI isn’t just the next big thing: It’s already improving care
What may have surprised the Deep Space crowd and thousands more watching around the world is that while artificial intelligence has already transformed many Epic Systems Corp. services, there is much more to unfold in the fairy tale “story” of Epic’s pioneering of health care software.
Some numbers put Epic’s UGM in context: People from health care systems, payor networks and more from all 50 U.S. states and 15 other countries were on hand in the 11,400-seat Deep Space venue when Faulkner and team updated how the company’s software is being used....
Ken Notes: AI is already making significant discoveries in the area of healthcare imagine adding EPICs dataset to the equation...
7 AI Prompting Tips and Tricks That Actually Work
It`s easy to think that AI prompting is as simple as typing some text and hitting the Enter key, but the reality is very different. If you want accurate, useful information from an AI chatbot, crafting a prompt properly is important.
But it`s not always easy. How specific should you be? What information should you include? And how do you request your data in a useful format?
A whole new world of prompt engineering is springing into life, all
dedicated to crafting and perfecting the art of AI prompting. But you
can skip the tricky bits and improve your AI prompting game with these
tips and tricks.
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Wisconsin political ads must now disclose if they include AI-generated content
Candidates and political groups will have to disclose when they use artificial intelligence to generate audio or video in ads aired in Wisconsin, according to a new law signed Thursday.
The bipartisan legislation comes in a national election year that some political experts say will be defined by AI-generated content and influence campaigns.
“This technology is not good or bad. Somebody can use AI to generate graphics to generate a jingle for a radio ad, to maybe make an animation that illustrates their views on the issues,” said Sen. Mark Spreitzer...
...Full Story HereMicrosoft announces $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to spur artificial intelligence innovation and economic growth
Mount Pleasant, WI – May 8, 2024 – Microsoft today announced a broad investment package designed to strengthen the role of Southeast Wisconsin as a hub for AI-powered economic activity, innovation, and job creation. These investments include $3.3B in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, the creation of the country’s first manufacturing-focused AI co-innovation lab, and an AI skilling initiative to equip more than 100,000 of the state’s residents with essential AI skills. President Joe Biden will join Microsoft President Brad Smith at Gateway Technical College to announce the new investment.
“Wisconsin has a rich and storied legacy of innovation and ingenuity in manufacturing,” said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. “We will use the power of AI to help advance the next generation of manufacturing companies, skills and jobs in Wisconsin and across the country. This is what a big company can do to build a strong foundation for every medium, small and start-up company and non-profit everywhere.”
These investments will be rolled out in a four-part strategy designed to create long-term benefits for the state’s economy and job market.
Investing in cloud and AI infrastructure
First, Microsoft will invest $3.3B between now and the end of 2026...
...Full Story Here