Samsung and Toma Lead AI Advances in Productivity and Automotive Industry

Samsung Electronics is conducting beta tests of Cline, an open-source AI coding assistant, to enhance productivity in its Device eXperience (DX) division, which integrates mobile and home appliance units. Cline leverages Claude 3.7 Sonnet's advanced agentic coding abilities to handle complex software development autonomously. The initiative aligns with Samsung's "AI for All" strategy, marked recently by establishing an AI productivity innovation group within the DX division. Additionally, in December 2024, Samsung restructured its chip business by setting up a specialized AI center to further drive innovation. (Source)

AIS has launched the "AIS Infinite SMEs" initiative to transform Thai startups and SMEs by implementing a "3S Strategy" to Strengthen, Support, and Soar, with the goal of empowering entrepreneurs through essential knowledge and smart solutions. The initiative is part of AIS's "AI for Sustainable Nation" vision and aims to enhance entrepreneurial skills and foster sustainable growth. AIS collaborates with public, private, and global networks to elevate Thai SMEs to international standards and support their growth with online content developed with F11/Wecosystem. The project includes partnerships with the Federation of Thai Industries and depa to promote an ISO 29110 standard for software SMEs and introduces Thailand's first ISO Marketplace for SMEs. (Source)

Toma, an AI voice agent startup founded by Monik Pamecha and Anthony Krivonos, has shifted its focus from healthcare and finance to serving automotive dealerships, helping them manage customer interactions more efficiently. After conducting field research in Oklahoma and Mississippi, the company successfully raised $17 million from a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Toma's software facilitates customer sales calls, schedules repair appointments, and takes parts orders, standing out in the AI voice agent market with its automotive specialization. Despite competition, with many dealerships already using AI, Toma seeks to enhance dealer operations by addressing variable call volumes and providing consistent customer service experiences. However, AI reliability remains a concern, as illustrated by a previous mishap involving a mispriced vehicle sale. (Source)

Global researchers have introduced a new framework to ensure safe and ethical AI implementation in healthcare, detailed in the study “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: How to Develop and Implement Safe, Ethical and Trustworthy AI Systems,” published in the journal AI. The study highlights the regulatory and ethical challenges posed by AI, such as biased algorithms and data privacy, amid contrasting regulations in the EU and the U.S. It proposes dual questionnaires for developers and implementers to align AI practices with regulatory expectations, underscoring the need for comprehensive lifecycle evaluations and human oversight. The researchers stress the importance of regulatory harmonization between the U.S. and EU, address liability uncertainties, and emphasize advancing AI literacy among healthcare professionals and patients. They advocate for continued research to refine these frameworks and propose formal certification standards for AI agents. (Source)

The Civil Justice Council has formed a working group to explore the use of AI in drafting court documents and consider necessary changes to procedural rules, with further details imminent. During London International Disputes Week, Lord Justice Birss emphasized the judiciary's role in leading AI adoption to enhance court processes. Judges in England and Wales now have access to large-language model AI on personal computers, and updated guidance addresses AI-related issues like 'hallucination' and includes tips for identifying AI-generated submissions. Concerns over fake citations were highlighted, with Court of Appeal judges urging due diligence from lawyers. Birss noted AI's potential for document summarization but insisted on thorough review by lawyers before such use. The group will assess if rule amendments regarding AI are warranted. (Source)