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AI in Manufacturing Market Forecast to Skyrocket to $155 Billion by 2030 The global market for artificial intelligence in manufacturing is predicted to grow from USD 34.18 billion in 2025 to USD 155.04 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.3%. This significant growth is attributed to the increasing use of AI for improving production efficiency, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. Key technologies driving this expansion include machine learning and computer vision, with major adoption seen in the automotive and aerospace sectors. The report highlights Europe as a key region poised for substantial growth due to widespread industrial modernization and digital innovation initiatives. ...

October 2, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Omer

Tech Digest: EU AI Act Rules Begin, Baidu & Lyft Plan EU Robotaxis | Aug 6, 2025

EU AI Act’s New GPAI Rules Take Effect, Mandating Data Transparency In a significant step for AI governance, new provisions from the EU’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models became effective on August 2, 2025. Providers of new GPAI models must now maintain current technical documentation and publish detailed summaries of their training data. More stringent requirements are set for GPAI models identified as posing a “systemic risk.” To streamline compliance, the European Commission’s AI Office has issued a mandatory template for training data disclosure. While the complete AI Act will apply from August 2, 2026, these specific rules for GPAI models are now enforceable. A voluntary Code of Practice has also been released to guide companies in meeting their legal obligations. ...

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Omer