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Google’s TurboQuant & AI in Medicine: Weekly AI/ML Highlights This week in AI and Machine Learning, Google announced a significant breakthrough in memory compression for large AI models with its new TurboQuant algorithm. In other developments, a UCSF study revealed that generative AI can match or even outperform human experts in analyzing complex medical data. Meanwhile, a cautionary note was sounded by scientists regarding the use of AI in environmental assessments, and in a widely reported incident, an AI-generated image of a rescued US airman in Iran misled several Republican politicians. ...

Telefónica and Nokia Pioneer New AI-Agent API Monetization Models Telefónica is exploring how agentic AI can shift revenue models for network APIs away from traditional per-call pricing. In a collaboration with Nokia, Telefónica has been testing AI software agents to support network API use as part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. A key application, showcased with Mavenir, is a ‘No-Show Prediction’ agent designed to forecast attendance and trigger interventions, reducing missed appointments in sectors like healthcare and retail. According to Telefónica’s Alex Harmand, other monetizable use cases include identity orchestration, context-aware risk scoring for payments, and network quality optimization for enterprise clients. ...