DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


TOYOTA URBAN UNVEILED:  SMALL, CHEAP EV SUV


                                                Source:  Toyota
  • Toyota's all-electric crossover - Urban - is headed to market in 2024.  Here's what we know:
  • With a BEV platform, it will offer two battery choices
  • Offers front as well as all-wheel drive powertrains
  • Currently, the subcompact SUV is slated for Europe in 2024
  • Dimensions:  169.3 inches long, 71.6 inches wide; 63.7 inches high
  • Said to be similar to VW's best-selling T-ROC
  • Toyota says the Urban SUV will deliver quality, durability and reliability.
SANTA'S NEW HELPERS - AI




                                            Source:  AI Stock
  • US small businesses are increasingly turning to AI to help handle their Christmas rush of business.  Here's what we know:
  • New AmEx survey has spotted a big business trend: small businesses are increasingly interested and are increasingly using AI to power their businesses, particularly through this holiday season
  • AmEx is finding the business owners are using AI to stretch their limited resources and compensate for small staffs during the busiest time of year
  • 25% of businesses surveyed are using AI
  • 50% of GenX and 36% of Millennial owners plan to use AI tech for their businesses
  • For investors, AI tools that are of potential value to small businesses appear to be worth exploring as an investment opportunity.

CLINICAL TRIALS EXPECTED TO STRIKE GOLD WITH AI



                                            Source:  AI stock


  • New AI tools are helping scientists better manage clinical trials for better results. This is another emerging megatrend in the use of AI.  Here's what we know:
  • New AI tools are helping medical professionals, scientists and biotech teams better perform clinical trials
  • The AI can optimize management of clinical data, better monitor patients and analyze results
  • It can also streamline research and the review of electronic medical records
  • AI is expected to be at the forefront of the drug discovery process, enabling future breakthroughs
  • Emerging companies developing and using new AI tools for clinical trials are a hot sector for investors to explore.
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