Egzakta - innovations

Marko Marković

Partner

1. Special Analysis

Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet
In the first news of the week, Anthropic announced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, the latest iteration of its language model, presented on anthropic.com. This model uses a hybrid reasoning approach, providing users with step-by-step insight into decision-making logic. Claude 3.7 Sonnet stands out for its response generation speed and process transparency, making it ideal for applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, where understanding how AI reaches conclusions is crucial.

Grok-3 – A New Chapter in the AI Race
Last week, Elon Musk's xAI company introduced Grok-3, the new generation of its AI chatbot designed to rival leading models like ChatGPT, Anthropic, Gemini, and China's DeepSeek. Grok-3 was immediately offered via subscription on the X network and highlighted through the new "SuperGrok" premium service on the mobile app and website. The model introduces an advanced "DeepSearch" function – an integrated search engine that provides a detailed overview of the thought process when responding. Although Grok-3 boasts performance improvements over Grok-2, analysts note that the company's investments and ambitions are extremely high, raising questions about the sustainability of this pace of innovation.

2. Corporate AI Strategy

Businesses across sectors are intensifying their AI strategies to leverage new opportunities and remain competitive:

Banking: Banks globally are transitioning from pilot projects to comprehensive adoption of generative AI. According to IBM research, only 8% of banks systematically developed AI systems in 2024, while most are shifting to an implementation strategy – with 60% of CEOs believing that taking risks is key to competitiveness. These initiatives include AI tools for personalized services, fraud detection, and real-time data analytics.
Telecommunications: Operators are applying AI to optimize networks and improve customer experience. New AI tools enable predictive equipment maintenance, dynamic 5G network capacity management, and customer support automation. Results show reduced operational costs and increased revenue, confirming that AI solutions are key to future growth in the telecom industry.
Healthcare: Healthcare institutions are integrating AI to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Examples include implementing AI platforms for automatic medical report generation, reducing doctors' administrative burden, and partnerships between clinics and AI firms for drug discovery and personalized therapy.
Public Sector (Government): Governments worldwide are using AI to enhance public services – from chatbots for citizen communication to predictive analytics algorithms in traffic and security. At the same time, regulatory bodies are forming frameworks for responsible AI applications, ensuring a balance between innovation and citizen rights protection.
Retail and FMCG: The retail and FMCG sectors are transforming business by applying AI for personalized marketing, supply chain optimization, and consumer behavior analysis. By integrating generative AI assistants, retailers increase sales and improve customer experience, while AI analytics helps reduce inventory and operational costs.

3. Technological Innovations

Nvidia Evo 2 for Genetic Sequence Analysis
In collaboration with Arc Institute and leading universities, Nvidia launched Evo 2 – the largest AI model to date for genetic sequence analysis. Trained on nearly 9 billion genetic sequences from over 128,000 organisms, Evo 2 can predict the effects of mutations and, in early tests, identified 90% of harmful changes in the BRCA1 gene. Available through the Nvidia BioNeMo platform, this model could revolutionize drug research and precision medicine.

Hybrid "Reasonable" Model (Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet)
Although Claude 3.7 Sonnet was already mentioned in the special analysis, it is essential to highlight that this hybrid model, in addition to transparency in reasoning, comes with "extended thinking" options. This mode enables self-reflection before delivering the final answer. Its aggressive pricing strategy provides organizations access to advanced AI technology under more favorable conditions. This model attracts numerous finance, healthcare, and government users.

Additional Innovations
Advancements in AI applications in robotics, multimodal models, and specialized niche solutions continue. Notably, AI techniques in telecom network optimization – combining digital twins and generative AI – and innovations in defense technology, merging computer vision and language into unified security systems, are gaining traction.

4. Market Dynamics

Investment Trends and Competition
The AI market continues to attract massive investments. Nvidia reached a market capitalization of around $3.4 trillion, and its shares experienced significant fluctuations – a recent 17% drop due to the discovery of open-source models from China indicates sector volatility, although prices quickly recovered. These oscillations confirm that the entry of new global competitors directly affects market expectations while demand for top AI chips increases.

Consolidation and Partnerships
Major technology players and investment funds are intensifying partnerships to secure dominance in the AI sector. SoftBank, for example, is deepening its collaboration with OpenAI through the establishment of a joint venture in Japan and additional investments in AI infrastructure development in the USA. Such strategic partnerships enable faster access to advanced technology and reduce operational costs for companies worldwide.
Regulations and Geopolitical Aspects
Global regulations are becoming stricter – the EU is finalizing its comprehensive AI Act, while the USA and China are implementing different approaches to AI regulation. Geopolitical rivalries continue, with countries increasingly viewing AI as a strategic national security and technological independence resource. These changes require companies to be agile in adapting to new regulations to remain competitive in the global market.

5. EGZAKTA Consulting Services

EGZAKTA Consulting helps organizations strategically leverage AI and minimize potential risks in this dynamic environment. Our services include:

AI Strategy Development: Defining vision and roadmaps tailored to client specifics, with a focus on AI applications in sectors such as banking, telco, healthcare, government, retail, and FMCG.
AI Solution Integration: End-to-end support in implementing generative AI models and specialized applications, including adapting existing systems.
Risk Management and Compliance: Consulting in AI governance, ethics, and compliance with new regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act).
Training and Organizational Transformation: Training programs to increase employee AI literacy and change organizational culture.
Sustainable AI Infrastructure: Advising on infrastructure selection and optimization with a special emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Our goal is to enable clients not only to introduce advanced AI technologies but also to do so sustainably and securely, creating long-term business value.

6. Conclusion and Future Outlook

The past week brought significant news confirming that the AI revolution is not slowing down – rather, it is entering a new phase. The launch of Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Grok-3 highlights how accelerated the race for technological leadership has become, while innovations in genomics and generative models open new business opportunities.

For companies, the key message is that now is the time for action: organizations that proactively adopt the latest AI technologies will be able to improve efficiency, offer new services, and secure their position in the global market. At the same time, adapting to new regulatory frameworks and geopolitical changes will be imperative for maintaining competitiveness.

Looking ahead, we expect further democratization and expansion of AI technologies – from business process improvements, through personalized services in banking and healthcare, to infrastructure optimization in telecommunications and retail. EGZAKTA Consulting continues to monitor these trends and provides you with relevant insights and support for successful digital transformation.

Note: All displayed trends and statements are based on the latest information as of 17.02.2025. Thank you for reading EGZAKTA Weekly AI Insights!

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EGZAKTA AI INSIGHTS - February 2025 – Week 9