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Enterprises investing in deep learning platforms need AI infrastructure sufficient enough to synthesize a massive amount of data. Find the information you need to make decisions about AI-specific compute architectures -- from GPU-packed servers to highly scalable clustered computing systems built for big data and machine learning applications.
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31 Jan 2025
Intel axes Falcon Shores amid market challenges
Intel decides its limited resources would be better spent on Falcon Shores' successor, Jaguar Shores. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2025
Microsoft, AWS and Cerebras launch DeepSeek-R1 model
Tech companies are making DeepSeek available on their platforms while the cost-effective Chinese AI reasoning model has its 'viral moment.' Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2024
Equinix data centers offer Nvidia AI infrastructure
Equinix data centers will offer Nvidia DGX as a managed service. The platform is also available on public cloud providers, AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
Oracle boosts generative AI service and intros new services
The tech giant's services are similar to what other big tech vendors have introduced. However, Oracle's input of GenAI technology in its SaaS applications makes it notable. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2024
Why object storage for AI makes sense
Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2024
Podcast: Examining Microsoft VC M12's AI investment policy
M12 looks for new and transformative technologies. It also seeks to back companies that are focused on how the generative market might shift in the coming years. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2024
HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion
HPE plans to use Juniper's hardware and software to make networking a 'core business and architecture foundation' for HPE's GreenLake hybrid cloud and AI platform. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2024
The importance of the 'New York Times' AI copyright lawsuit
The newspaper publisher is the first major news outlet to sue the AI creator. While the suit might not reach court, it still has a significant impact on the AI community. Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Jan 2024
A challenge: Guiding generative AI toward responsible use
Transparency, explainability and lack of bias are principles for building generative AI systems that work according to ethical rules and are fair for everyone. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Dec 2023
Compare GPUs vs. CPUs for AI workloads
GPUs are often presented as the vehicle of choice to run AI workloads, but the push is on to expand the number and types of algorithms that can run efficiently on CPUs. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Dec 2023
hyperautomation
Hyperautomation is a framework and a set of advanced technologies for scaling automation in the enterprise. The ultimate goal of hyperautomation is to develop a process for automating enterprise automation. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Dec 2023
2024 will see generative AI mature
Next year, enterprises will likely be inundated with more capabilities and applications for GenAI. The year will lead to smaller models and regulation in more countries. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2023
Intel Core Ultra CPUs with neural processing runs AI on PCs
Intel's Core Ultra CPUs now contain embedded AI neural processing, which adds options for device manufacturers to divide demand for AI processes among different hardware resources. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2023
Small language models an emerging GenAI force
Enterprises are unwilling to pay for large language models to accomplish simple business tasks with generative AI. They're looking at cheaper small language models. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2023
Google starts incorporating Gemini across AI software stack
The cloud provider revealed the model's API is now available in Studio and on its Vertex Platform. It also introduced new Duet offerings and a partnership with Mistral. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2023
Big money investments, not acquisitions, fuel GenAI startups
With the generative AI explosion comes a new trend for the tech giants. Instead of buying smaller companies, big cloud vendors are partnering with the startups. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2023
Generative AI as a copilot for finance and other sectors
While many fear that the popularity of large language models could lead to job loss and replacement, some industries such as finance and education are using AI to augment workers. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2023
Federal procurement of AI tools hurt by White House rules
Obstacles facing Biden's executive order on AI and draft OMB guidance include lack of clarity around AI procurement and inability of Congress to take action on AI policy. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2023
How generative AI is changing the fashion industry
The industry is using AI technology in design and skin care. Some companies are going beyond generative tools, using computer vision and augmented reality. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2023
AMD Instinct MI300 AI accelerator takes aim at Nvidia GPUs
Data center-grade GPUs and accelerators for enterprise customers and cloud vendors are the new battleground for AI hardware. AMD and Google advance the race with new chips. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2023
IBM, Meta form AI Alliance to promote open AI
Meta and IBM launched the new group with more than 50 other organizations to foster an open community that helps accelerate the development of responsible AI systems. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2023
AWS customers grapple with generative AI shortfalls
Enterprises fear failing to accommodate technical immaturity, ensure data security and governance, prevent biases built into models, and correct the erroneous responses of LLMs. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
AWS unveils new AI chatbot, chips, Nvidia partnership
The cloud giant's new chatbot is for enterprises looking for more productivity. It is infused into AWS applications for contact centers and business intelligence. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Nov 2023
ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM)
Ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM) is a specialized type of high-speed memory that searches its entire contents in a single clock cycle. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2023
OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO, but problems remain
The AI startup reinstated the former CEO after firing him on Nov. 17. The news seems to end a whirlwind of events that highlighted fundamental problems at the vendor. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2023
Fallout after Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
The tech giant snagged a major win by hiring Altman and former board member Greg Brockman. Meanwhile, the AI startup faces challenges with many employees threatening to quit. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2023
Microsoft launches custom AI, server chips for Azure
Maia is for AI inferencing, while the Arm-based Cobalt is for general-purpose computing. The chips could compete with AMD, Nvidia and Intel offerings eventually. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2023
Nvidia intros new H200 for running large AI workloads
The chipmaker's new GPU has the latest high-bandwidth memory capacity to accelerate generative models and large language models. The chip focuses on optimizing CPUs and GPUs. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Nov 2023
vector search
Vector search, sometimes referred to as vector similarity search, is a technique that uses vectors -- numerical representations of data -- as the basis to conduct searches and identify relevance. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2023
OpenAI's new versions of GPT target more enterprises
The vendor targets enterprises with new tools and products tailored to what businesses and developers need to incorporate generative AI, including better pricing. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2023
AI executive order does not fix need for federal regulation
The executive order on AI focuses on data privacy, defense and many other areas. While it's seen as comprehensive, many are looking for the U.S. to enact federal legislation. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2023
Data center power constraints send AI everywhere
Most experts agree there isn't enough unused electricity to perform future AI processing in hyperscale data centers and colocation facilities as GenAI demand soars. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2023
Apple's silence on generative AI is characteristic
The consumer tech company is behind other tech giants in the generative AI race. However, stealth is the company's normal mode of operation with disruptive technologies. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2023
Generative AI's sustainability problems explained
Generative AI tools and LLMs such as ChatGPT have exploded onto the tech scene. Here's a look at what that costs the environment and how to decrease the negative impact. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2023
neural net processor
A neural net processor is a central processing unit (CPU) that holds the modeled workings of how a human brain operates on a single chip. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Oct 2023
How to source AI infrastructure components
Rent, buy or repurpose AI infrastructure? The right choice depends on an organization's planned AI projects, budget, data privacy needs and technical personnel resources. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2023
AMD tries to differentiate in AI market with acquisition
The acquisition of the open source startup helps the chip vendor compete in the optimization market and offer flexibility compared to competitors such as Nvidia. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Oct 2023
neurosynaptic chip
A neurosynaptic chip, also known as a cognitive chip, is a computer processor that is designed to function more like a biological brain than a typical central processing unit (CPU). Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Oct 2023
IBM Watson supercomputer
Watson was a supercomputer designed and developed by IBM. This advanced computer combined artificial intelligence (AI), automation and sophisticated analytics capabilities to deliver optimal performance as a 'question answering' machine. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2023
Amazon's $4B investment in Anthropic fuels GenAI race
This makes the tech giant Anthropic's primary cloud provider. This arrangement is different from Google's investment in the AI startup and Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2023
Oracle generative AI features differ from Microsoft offering
Oracle's generative AI service, available in beta, uses partner Cohere's second large language model to analyze text for the feelings and opinions behind it, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2023
The future of generative AI: How will it impact the enterprise?
Learn how generative AI will affect organizations in terms of capabilities, enterprise workflows and ethics, and how the technology will shape enterprise use cases. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
SambaNova AI launches new chip: the SN40L
The AI hardware and software provider's new chip offers enterprises a full stack approach to training LLM. It also makes it possible for customers to train multimodal models. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2023
New Anyscale service enables fine-tuning of open source LLMs
The AI startup introduced a service that lets enterprises deploy large language models into their applications using popular LLM APIs like Llama 2. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2023
A venture capitalist's take on generative AI investment
Funding for startups such as Anthropic, Cohere and Hugging Face shows that money is still flowing into the market. However, the criteria for funding are still strict. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Sep 2023
Why IT leaders should deploy generative AI infrastructure now
Organizations should seek to incorporate a generative AI product that is easy to use, flexible and on site. Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box is among the candidates with these options. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2023
How different industries apply generative AI
Large language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Llama have changed how enterprises think about technology. While some can use new AI tools now, others face challenges. Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Sep 2023
The readiness of AI and LLM technology
Generative AI technology has already disrupted how enterprises work. While many companies are uneasy with the fast-evolving technology, that's expected to change. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Sep 2023
Transforming healthcare with artificial intelligence
Discover how applying AI to healthcare can optimize the patient experience, drive efficiencies and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases on the global healthcare system. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2023
AI inference startup raises $110 million
Investors are betting on d-Matrix to be a long-lasting vendor in the AI hardware and compute market, despite Nvidia's leading status. The startup offers a low-cost option. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2023
Designing systems that reduce the environmental impact of AI
Understanding AI's full climate impact means looking past model training to real-world usage, but developers can take tangible steps to improve efficiency and monitor emissions. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2023
Finance platform Intuit intros generative AI capability
Intuit Assist is integrated into TurboTax, Mailchimp, Credit Karma and QuickBooks. It's built on the vendor's GenOS and uses LLMs from OpenAI and Intuit. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Sep 2023
Empower intelligence at the edge with AI deployment
AI deployment at the edge has the potential to unleash powerful real-time analysis and processing. Use cases include industrial automation, remote monitoring and healthcare. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2023
Google updates Vertex AI with new models, expands reach
The cloud provider updates Vertex AI with models from Meta, a better PaLM 2 LLM, and adds features to its text-to-image product. It also expands an alliance with AI vendor Nvidia. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2023
The compute problem AI startup Modular is targeting
The vendor is looking to enable developers be more efficient in their training and inferencing of machine learning models. It uses a programming language called Mojo. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2023
VMware, Nvidia unveil tech for building private enterprise AI
Available in early 2024, VMware's Private AI Foundation with Nvidia combines VMware Cloud Foundation with Nvidia AI Enterprise to help companies build private generative AI. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2023
Opportunities, challenges of ServiceNow generative AI plan
The vendor said that while it is creating its own LLM models, it's not interested in winning the LLM war. Instead, it wants its customers to use the models for specific use cases. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Aug 2023
Navigate storage networking requirements, architectures for AI
Optimize your approach to AI workflows with reliable storage networking capabilities to enhance productivity, strengthen performance and improve data management. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2023
What big Korean telecom's investment in Anthropic AI means
The telecom giant revealed that it will invest $100 million in the AI research vendor. The vendor will build a telecom-specific LLM to support the Global Telco AI Alliance. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2023
AI cloud vendor Alibaba still has a long way to go
The China-based vendor introduced two open source models: Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat. The models are smaller versions of Tongyi Qianwen, the LLM it released in April. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2023
Researchers bust ChatGPT guardrails, question gen AI safety
Researchers find they can trick AI chatbots including OpenAI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude and Google Bard into providing disinformation, hate speech, and other harmful content. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2023
A look at open source AI models
Open source AI models have advantages over generative AI services offered by major cloud providers. But enterprises have to weigh the benefits against the costs. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2023
IT observability tool proliferation fuels AIOps deployments
Enterprise Strategy Group's Jon Brown discusses the latest findings in his newly released report on observability in IT and application infrastructures and integrating AIOps. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2023
Meta Llama 2 brings new opportunity for enterprises
The new LLM version is open for commercial use, meaning enterprises can train and experiment with it more. The social media giant also expanded its partnership with Microsoft. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2023
AI existential risk: Is AI a threat to humanity?
What should enterprises make of the recent warnings about AI's threat to humanity? AI experts and ethicists offer opinions and practical advice for managing AI risk. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2023
Tesla full self-drive software and autonomous vehicle safety
The automaker gave North American users access to its full self-driving system in 2022. However, critics say it fails to perform basic tasks and could lead to catastrophic results. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2023
wall time
Wall time, also called real-world time, clock time, wall-clock time or -- more accurately -- elapsed real time, is the amount of time that a program or process takes to run from start to finish as measured by a person. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2023
HPE offers Cray supercomputer cloud service for AI models
HPE unveils cloud AI services powered by its Cray supercomputers working in tandem with a version of its GreenLake for Large Language Models. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2023
Nvidia and Hexagon collab to create digital twin products
The vendors will integrate Hexagon's reality capture technology and Nexus manufacturing platforms with Omniverse, Nvidia's system for developing and creating metaverse apps. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Jun 2023
The networking imperative for AI applications
Networking is vital to support the requirements of AI applications. Technologies such as smartNICs and RDMA can improve efficiency and scalability. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2023
AI startup Cohere raises $270 million from big tech vendors
The new funding comes as the generative AI market grows rapidly and investors pour money into companies that build foundation models. Cohere competes with GPT creator OpenAI. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2023
NetworkGPT, ChatGPT plugins show promise for NetOps
NetworkGPT, a ChatGPT plugin revealed at Cisco Live 2023, shows the potential of how generative AI can integrate with and support network operations. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2023
Global workforce firm uses Glean's generative AI assistant
The distributed global workforce platform vendor uses generative AI search to find information across its network. As an early user, Velocity Global found it helps with efficiency. Continue Reading
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24 May 2023
Dell enters generative AI market with Nvidia partnership
The initiative provides enterprises with both Dell servers and Nvidia's H100 GPUs and software. It could appeal to Dell users that want to create generative models on premises. Continue Reading
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23 May 2023
Microsoft pushes to dominate in AI race
The cloud platform provider revealed an expanded plugin ecosystem and an updated ChatGPT, while forging a key strategic partnership with AI vendor Nvidia. Continue Reading
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19 May 2023
Meta infrastructure focus key to AI and metaverse ambitions
The company sees its new AI chip, data center and supercomputer as ways to develop a strong foundation for what it calls an immersive metaverse experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2023
History of generative AI innovations spans 9 decades
ChatGPT's debut has prompted widespread publicity and controversy surrounding generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that's deep-rooted in historic milestones. Continue Reading
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09 May 2023
IBM launches Watsonx, a new generative AI platform
The longtime tech giant is focusing on providing a hybrid cloud environment and a generative AI strategy that centers on enterprise, data and governance aspects of the technology. Continue Reading
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09 May 2023
Storage's role in generative AI
Generative AI continues to create industry buzz. Experts say storage plays a critical role in making the technology run. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2023
AI alignment
AI alignment is a field of AI safety research that aims to ensure artificial intelligence systems achieve desired outcomes. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Apr 2023
Tech news this week: Fragmented AI rules and SD-WAN
Several states have introduced legislation for AI, but there's no comprehensive federal approach. This could lead to a patchwork of different standards businesses must navigate. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2023
The effect of Reddit’s decision to charge for data use
The sprawling social media platform's decision to charge for the commercial use of data will not only affect AI vendors but also enterprises and consumers. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2023
Google needs to ramp up AI-powered search to keep Samsung
The search giant faces tough challenges as it squares off against Microsoft and its newly re-emergent search engine powered by OpenAI's GPT technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2023
Generative AI landscape: Potential future trends
Learn more about the growth of generative AI, its impact on other technologies, use cases and 10 trends that will contribute to the technology's development. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2023
New Microsoft AI chip pressures Nvidia and hardware market
The tech giant's new chip reflects a need to cut costs while scaling large models. The move could force AI hardware providers such as Nvidia to make changes. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2023
AWS' new generative AI service fills need in market
The cloud giant partnered with startups including Stability AI and AI21 Labs to offer a service that enables enterprises to create their own foundation models without leaving AWS. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2023
CNN vs. GAN: How are they different?
Convolutional neural networks and generative adversarial networks are both deep learning models but differ in how they work and are used. Learn the ins and outs of CNNs and GANs. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2023
New Meta AI model targets problem in computer vision market
The research lab's new model helps enterprises in the computer vision market access a well-labeled set of images without having a person manually tag different images. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2023
Google touts AI supercomputer; Nvidia tops MLPerf 3.0 tests
Google added a little more heat to the AI supercomputing wars, revealing the latest details of its upcoming system positioned against that of market leader Nvidia. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Apr 2023
neural radiance field (NeRF)
Neural radiance fields (NeRF) are a technique that generates 3D representations of an object or scene from 2D images by using advanced machine learning. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2023
The call for an AI pause points to a major concern
The call to stop creating LLMs for six months comes as AI systems become more powerful and are moving too fast. There's a need to address data and privacy concerns. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2023
Self-healing networks goals, benefits and how they work
With help from automation and AI, self-healing networks promise to detect, remediate and even predict network problems. But can these systems be trusted? Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2023
AI vendor Cerebras releases 7 open source LLMs
The hardware/software vendor diverges from tech giants such as Google, Meta and Microsoft partner OpenAI by making models available to both researchers and for-profit enterprises. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2023
How a time series forecasting vendor uses PyTorch Lightning
Time series forecasting company Nixtla uses the framework for building deep learning models as it works to develop open source software for its customers. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2023
DataRobot intros AI Platform 9.0, generative AI to come
With the new platform, the vendor aims to help enterprises focus not only on model performance but also on business performance. The vendor also unveiled key new partnerships. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2023
New Microsoft Azure VMs target generative AI developers
Generative AI app developers can soon access the supercomputing infrastructure they need through Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Mar 2023
Google Duplex
Google Duplex is an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that mimics a human voice and makes phone calls on a person's behalf. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2023
lemmatization
Lemmatization is the process of grouping together different inflected forms of the same word. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2023
Microsoft incorporates AI foundation model in business apps
The tech giant made the Florence foundation model available to a wider audience through Azure Cognitive Services. The service also is now available in Teams and other applications. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2023
SambaNova aims to meet generative AI challenges
The vendor's new platform enables enterprises to build generative models with their own data. The approach aims to resolve privacy and data ownership problems with generative AI. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2023
FTC wants vendors to stop lying about 'AI-powered' products
As AI's popularity grows with trendy tools such as ChatGPT, the federal agency warns vendors that are lying about how their products are built or performing. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Inside the MLOps lifecycle stages
Developers tasked to train machine learning models are turning to the MLOps lifecycle. The different stages are meant to increase operational speed and efficiency. Continue Reading