As ChatGPT gains traction, it faces significant challenges in competing with Google’s entrenched search engine dominance. Despite a remarkable surge in direct traffic, user habits remain rooted in concise queries. To succeed, AI platforms must innovate and differentiate themselves rather than mimic traditional search models.
A recent study by Linklaters reveals that while AI tools like OpenAI’s o1 model show significant improvement in answering legal questions, they still fall short of a junior lawyer’s competence. The findings highlight the potential for AI in legal research, but emphasize the need for expert human supervision.
OpenAI’s SWE-Lancer benchmark evaluates AI models against over 1,400 real-world software engineering tasks, revealing that while AI has made significant strides, it still lags behind human engineers. The best model earned just $400,000 of a potential $1 million, highlighting the challenges AI faces in practical coding scenarios.
The EU has launched the InvestAI initiative, aiming to mobilise €200 billion for artificial intelligence investments, including a €20 billion fund for AI gigafactories. This initiative will enhance Europe’s AI infrastructure, enabling collaborative development of complex AI models and ensuring access to large-scale computing power for all companies.
By 2027, Gartner predicts that over 40% of AI-related data breaches will stem from the misuse of generative AI across borders. The rapid adoption of these technologies has outpaced data governance, raising concerns about security and compliance as organizations struggle with inconsistent global standards and operational inefficiencies.
