5 things about AI you may have missed today: UK may ban China from parts of AI summit, Gen X and millennials take to AI

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UP PM Rishi Sunak weighs limiting Chinese officials' participation in AI summit over spying concerns; Gen X and millennials are eager to embrace AI in the workplace; AI-powered fleet management takes aim at greenhouse gas emissions; AI-designed infiniCity reveals challenges in creating virtual urban landscapes- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Sunak is considering banning Chinese officials from half of the AI summit in November due to concerns over espionage, according to a report by The Guardian. The move comes in light of a recent spying scandal, with the possibility that Chinese officials may only attend the first day of the 2-day summit. Other world leaders, including Macron and Trudeau, are expected to participate, while US President Joe Biden will be represented by Vice President Kamala Harris.

A report by LinkedIn India reveals that a significant majority of Gen X and Millennial professionals are eager to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Over 75% of Millennials and 74% of Gen X professionals surveyed believe AI can relieve them of mundane tasks, allowing them to concentrate on more engaging responsibilities. Furthermore, 70% of Gen Z individuals also express enthusiasm for embracing AI. The report highlights the growing interest across different generations in leveraging AI to enhance productivity and work-life balance.

In response to growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, businesses with substantial carbon footprints, including trucking and public transit systems, are turning to fleet management technology, according to a Forbes report. AI and machine learning are enabling these technologies to analyse real-time driver behaviour and identify maintenance needs,