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How to create an AI team and train your other workers
When it comes to generative artificial intelligence (genAI), businesses across a variety of vertical industries have jumped into deployments over the past year or so for fear of being left behind.More than two-thirds of business leaders have now rolled out genAI tools...
Unprecedented forecast of China’s chipmaking capacity raises concerns for global players
Despite US sanctions, China’s semiconductor industry appears all set to expand at a robust pace. A recent Bloomberg report citing Barclays research emphasized this, as it projected chipmaking capacity in China would double and exceed market expectations in five...
AI to impact 60% of jobs in developed economies: IMF
AI is likely to impact 40% of global jobs, with the impact going as high as 60% for developed economies, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In low-income countries, on the other hand, 26% of the jobs would be impacted. “Roughly half the exposed jobs...
OpenAI deletes fine print on “military” usage of its AI technology
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has altered the fine print in its usage policies to eliminate specific text related to the usage of its AI technology or large language models for “military and warfare.”Before the alteration was done on January 10, the usage policy specifically...
OpenAI deletes fine print on ‘military’ use of its AI technology
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has altered the fine print in its usage policies to eliminate specific text related to the usage of its AI technology or large language models for “military and warfare.”Before the alteration was done on January 10, the usage policy specifically...
Failed unsubscribes could be a clue your data’s out of control
Anyone who's eveer tried to unsubscribe to an email list knows that "unsubscribe" button never seems to work — except to verify your email account is working. But what if that failure arises from something more problematic than an unethical person ignoring the...
How to back up Android devices: The complete guide
'Twas a time not so long ago when backing up an Android phone was a massive, migraine-inducing undertaking.It's true: A mere matter of years back in our mobile device saga, a proper Android backup required physical computer connections, complicated third-party...
Infosys to acquire InSemi
Infosys on Thursday announced plans to acquire InSemi, a company specializing in semiconductor design and embedded services, for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition, set to be finalized in the current quarter, aims to enhance Infosys' engineering R&D expertise. The...
For Patch Tuesday, 48 updates, no zero-day flaws
Microsoft has eased us into the new new year with just 48 updates for the Windows, Office and .NET platforms. There were no zero-days for January, and no reports of publicly exposed vulnerabilities or exploited security issues.Developers of complex, line-of-business...
Will Wanda Austin take Apple into space?
The appointment of Wanda Austin to Apple’s board of directors is noteworthy. Not only does the move reflect Apple’s continued attempts toward diversity, but it also suggests the company’s future plans.The news, if you missed it, is that Apple nominated Austin, former...
Work from home is passé, Microsoft wants you to work from your car
Over the past few years, employees have seen work from office, work from home, and even work from hotel rooms. But come February Microsoft Teams users will be able to attend work calls and meetings from the comfort of their cars.Microsoft Teams would be available on...
Why return-to-office mandates fail
Mike Hopkins, the senior vice president of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, said at an internal meeting recently about Amazon’s mandate forcing employees to work in the office rather than from home: “It’s working…. I don’t have data to back it up, but I know it’s...