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Forward-looking enterprises have to be aware of emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Get the latest on AI technologies such as NLP, bots, machine learning, deep learning and open source AI tools.
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20 Nov 2024
Meta aims at enterprises with hire of ex-Salesforce AI exec
The social media giant has found success with its Llama family of GenAI models. The new hire shows it is targeting enterprise products. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2024
Snowflake partners with Anthropic to improve AI development
The alliance aims to make it easier and faster for the data cloud vendor's customers to use the Claude line of large language models when developing advanced applications. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2024
What is deep learning and how does it work?
Deep learning is a type of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) that trains computers to learn from extensive data sets in a way that simulates human cognitive processes. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
Amazon offers new generative AI tool for e-commerce sellers
Project Amelia is a selling expert that provides sellers with answers to questions. It makes use of broad knowledge and will soon provide answers to complex problems. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
Explore the role of training data in AI and machine learning
AI and machine learning models use a variety of learning methods to process and analyze data -- but regardless of how a model is trained, data quality and relevance are crucial. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2024
What is Salesforce Einstein 1?
Salesforce Einstein 1 refers to an integrated set of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies developed for the Salesforce platform. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2024
24 advantages and disadvantages of AI
Is AI good or bad? AI will benefit society, according to experts, but only with the correct guidelines in place and a solid understanding of what AI systems can and cannot do. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2024
Workday update takes AI in HR in new directions
Workday says it is advancing AI in HR with a series of platform upgrades that handle complex problems and build answers that capture the context around the data. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2024
AI in banking: Benefits, risks, what's next
AI technologies bring operational efficiency and customer benefits to banking. Learn how GenAI and other AI tools are transforming financial services and risks to watch out for. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Sep 2024
What is a neural network?
A neural network is a machine learning (ML) model designed to process data in a way that mimics the function and structure of the human brain. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2024
Former OpenAI associates fear AGI, lack of U.S. AI policy
Since the U.S. lacks an overarching AI policy, insiders worry that existing AI harms aren't being addressed and that artificial general intelligence could increase risks. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2024
Teradata ClearScape Analytics update targets ROI on AI, ML
The vendor's latest platform update adds features such as a PySpark conversion tool and AutoML aimed at helping customers improve returns on their investments in AI and ML models. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2024
OpenAI o1 explained: Everything you need to know
OpenAI's o1 models, launched in September 2024, enhance reasoning in AI and excel in complex tasks, such as generating and debugging code. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2024
New Microsoft Copilot 365 Wave 2 includes agents and Pages
The tools include an agent for building automated business processes and Pages for editing AI-generated material. While the tools provide more context, they present some challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Sep 2024
What is an AI accelerator?
An AI accelerator is a type of hardware device that can efficiently support AI workloads. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Sep 2024
Google's head of product on generative AI strategy
The cloud, search and AI giant has seen its fortunes rise and fall during the rise of GenAI technology. Its strategy has been to provide choices while aiming to stay ahead. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2024
Tableau Einstein is a new BI platform with AI at its core
The new platform marks an evolution for the longtime analytics vendor, making AI the focus with capabilities such as agent-based insight generation and real-time analysis. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
OpenAI releases new models that provide better reasoning
While reasoning is a needed move toward workflows based on AI agents, it does not solve the problem of bias in large language models. Good data is a way to mitigate that problem. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
Zoho Analytics update adds GenAI tools, data science studio
New capabilities for the vendor's GenAI assistant include insight generation, while a studio for data science and machine learning enables various personae to do predictive BI. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2024
Oracle launches over 50 AI Agents for business use
The new agents will automate business processes. The agents show the growth in generative AI and move the market beyond the chatbot use case into a work assistant application. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2024
13 steps to achieve AI implementation in your business
AI technologies can enable and support essential business functions. But organizations must have a solid foundation in place to bring value to their business strategy and planning. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
SambaNova Systems intros AI inference platform
The new platform runs Llama 3.1 405B and, with the vendor's full-stack approach, helps enterprises build agentic applications. It also rivals GPU architectures, the vendor claims. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
Oracle makes OCI GenAI Agents with RAG available
The offering provides RAG capabilities for customers that use Oracle databases. Use cases include legal research, finance and customer service support. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
What's the best programming language for machine learning?
While no one language is perfect for AI and machine learning, considering factors like efficiency, readability and community support can help developers make the best choice. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
Qlik AutoML update targets trust with visibility, simplicity
The vendor added new features that simplify developing and deploying machine learning models as well as provide greater visibility into performance to ensure trustworthy outputs. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
AI transparency: What is it and why do we need it?
As AI adoption has increased, the concept of AI transparency has broadened in scope and grown in importance. Learn what it means for enterprise AI teams. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
Oracle keeps AI focus with database updates, new data lake
Updates to HeatWave and Database 23ai, along with the introduction of Intelligent Data Lake, are all aimed at better enabling customers to develop artificial intelligence tools. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
iPhone 16 built around Apple Intelligence AI features
The consumer electronics giant introduced a new generation of iPhones with generative AI features such as writing tools, summarization and better Siri. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
Exploding interest in GenAI makes AI governance a necessity
With more employees of organizations now using artificial intelligence tools to inform business decisions, guidelines that ensure their safe and secure use are critical. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
U.S. begins rulemaking for AI developers on riskiest models
The federal government has proposed a rule outlining cybersecurity and developmental reporting requirements for both AI developers and cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2024
What is a small language model (SLM)?
A small language model (SLM) is a generative AI technology similar to a large language model (LLM) but with a significantly reduced size. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
How to create an AI acceptable use policy, plus template
With great power comes -- in the case of generative AI -- great security and compliance risks. Learn how an AI acceptable use policy can help ensure safe use of the technology. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
What is machine learning bias (AI bias)?
Machine learning bias, also known as 'algorithm bias' or 'AI bias,' is a phenomenon that occurs when an algorithm produces results that are systemically prejudiced due to erroneous assumptions in the machine learning (ML) process. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
What businesses should know about OpenAI's GPT-4o model
Enterprise use cases are driving the need for faster AI response times, better data handling and cost optimization. OpenAI attempts to meet that need with GPT-4o. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
California AI bill sets guardrails that draw criticism
The debate around California's AI bill, SB 1047, centers on potential harm to startups and stifling innovation. However, some applaud the bill's whistleblower protections. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
Salesforce intros action models to fuel AI agentic workflows
Salesforce looks to push itself into a leadership position with new large action models. The first mover advantage is good but puts the vendor in a delicate position. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2024
What is machine learning operations (MLOps)?
Machine learning operations (MLOps) is the development and use of machine learning models by development operations (DevOps) teams. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
Former OpenAI scientist raises $1B for AI safety venture
Ilya Sutskever's new company is focused on providing safe artificial general intelligence. While some see a need for it, others find it distracting. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
AI model optimization: How to do it and why it matters
Challenges like model drift and operational inefficiency can plague AI models. These model optimization strategies can help engineers improve performance and mitigate issues. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
Use AI threat modeling to mitigate emerging attacks
AI threat modeling can help enterprise security teams identify weaknesses in their AI systems and apps -- and keep bad actors from exploiting them. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel silicon show AI PC trends
The tech giant introduced computers with chips from Intel and AMD. The new machines come amid a refresh cycle for organizations and employees and open prospects for local AI apps. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2024
GenAI demands greater emphasis on data quality
As GenAI explodes and enables enterprise decision-making at previously unseen speed and scale, accurate information to train models and applications becomes increasingly important. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2024
Couchbase launches database tools to foster AI development
The vendor's new columnar capabilities and mobile-based vector search are aimed at helping customers access unstructured data to inform models and applications. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Sep 2024
Generative AI will force diversity in AI systems
In this podcast episode, David C. Williams, vice president of automation at AT&T, explains why vendors have no choice but to include diversity in their data sets. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2024
IBM's latest Z mainframe offers lessons in building AI systems
Studying the engineering behind IBM's mainframe architecture could help enterprises build higher reliability into the GPU clusters used to run AI applications. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2024
Cerebras' inference AI tool challenges Nvidia, but faces hurdles
The hardware vendor says its new inference offering outperforms Nvidia's GPU-based tools. However, Nvidia dominates the market. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2024
What is the Turing Test?
A Turing Test is a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2024
Google leader dives deep into AI agents
A technology fueled by generative AI is growing. Vendors like Google are providing products to help enterprises create their own agents. However, there are concerns. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2024
What is natural language processing (NLP)?
Natural language processing (NLP) is the ability of a computer program to understand human language as it’s spoken and written -- referred to as natural language. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2024
What is narrow AI (weak AI)?
Narrow AI is an application of artificial intelligence technologies to enable a high-functioning system that replicates -- and perhaps surpasses -- human intelligence for a dedicated purpose. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2024
Pinecone launches serverless vector database on Azure, GCP
Serverless, first launched on AWS, is now available on all three major public clouds in a move aimed at enabling customers to control costs in the environment of their choice. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2024
GPUs vs. TPUs vs. NPUs: Comparing AI hardware options
Traditional CPUs struggle with complex ML and AI tasks, leading to today's specialized processors -- GPUs, TPUs and NPUs, each tailored to handle specific functions efficiently. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2024
Nvidia launches NIM Agent Blueprints to speed AI use
Nvidia introduced new microservice that helps enterprise developers deploy GenAI applications. It also introduced three Blueprints for different use cases. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
GenAI evolving, remains dominant data and analytics trend
As enterprise use of generative AI evolves from theory to practice, it remains the dominant development focus, with governance and real-time streaming playing complementary roles. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2024
What is natural language generation (NLG)?
Natural language generation (NLG) is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) programming to produce written or spoken narratives from a data set. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
What is unsupervised learning?
Unsupervised learning is a type of machine learning (ML) technique that uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify patterns in data sets that are neither classified nor labeled. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
neuromorphic computing
Neuromorphic computing is a method of computer engineering in which elements of a computer are modeled after systems in the human brain and nervous system. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
An explanation of Apple Intelligence
Core features of Apple's generative AI tool include natural language understanding, custom image generation and automatic transcription. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
What is language modeling?
Language modeling, or LM, is the use of various statistical and probabilistic techniques to determine the probability of a given sequence of words occurring in a sentence. Language models analyze bodies of text data to provide a basis for their word predictions. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the representation of generalized human cognitive abilities in software so that, faced with an unfamiliar task, the AI system could find a solution. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
10 top AI and machine learning trends for 2024
Custom enterprise models, open source AI, multimodal -- learn about the top AI and machine learning trends for 2024 and how they promise to transform the industry. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2024
AI regulation: What businesses need to know in 2024
The rapid evolution and adoption of AI tools has policymakers scrambling to craft effective AI regulation and laws. Law professor Michael Bennett analyzes what's afoot in 2024. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2024
10 top AI hardware and chip-making companies in 2024
Due to rapid AI hardware advancement, companies are releasing advanced products yearly to keep up with the competition. The new competitive product on the market is the AI chip. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2024
OpenAI-Condé Nast searchGPT deal addresses copyright concerns
The AI vendor continues to expand its SearchGPT prototype by partnering with news publisher Condé Nast. It also introduced fine-tuning for its latest model. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2024
What is distributed computing?
Distributed computing is a model in which components of a software system are shared among multiple computers or nodes. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2024
What is supervised learning?
Supervised learning is a subcategory of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) where a computer algorithm is trained on input data that has been labeled for a particular output. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2024
AMD acquires ZT Systems for $5B to take on Nvidia in AI race
AMD plans to acquire AI systems designer and manufacturer ZT Systems for $5 billion. AMD CEO Lisa Su said hyperscalers want more than just chips when developing AI applications. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2024
Assessing the competitors of Copilot for Microsoft 365
There are numerous generative AI tools that focus on enhancing user productivity, so organizations should survey the market to evaluate which product they should deploy and use. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Aug 2024
Generative AI fuels growth of online deepfakes
As generative AI systems and voice cloning apps grow, organizations are seeing a rise in fraudulent calls. Organizations need to be vigilant and plan to deal with these threats. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
What is a voice user interface (VUI)?
A voice user interface (VUI) is a type of interface that relies on speech recognition technology to enable users to interact with an application or device through voice commands. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
What is a backpropagation algorithm?
A backpropagation algorithm, or backward propagation of errors, is an algorithm that's used to help train neural network models. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
New deepfake audio detector released as U.S. election nears
The tool can identify AI-generated speech. The release follows wide circulation of deepfakes of vice president Kamala Harris and X owner Elon Musk. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
What are Google's AI Overviews (Formerly SGE)?
Google's AI Overviews are a feature in Google search that uses generative AI (GenAI) to deliver short synopses of topics alongside links to relevant web content in response to certain search queries. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2024
Grok-2 intro leads to questions about xAI model openness
The new versions of the model appear to be on par with models from Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic, but the vendor has not released technical details or restricted its image generator. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2024
What is virtual reality? How it's used and how it will evolve
Virtual reality, or VR, is a simulated three-dimensional (3D) environment that lets users explore and interact with a virtual surrounding in a way that approximates reality, as it's perceived through the users' senses. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2024
SearchGPT explained: Details about OpenAI's search engine
SearchGPT is OpenAI's answer to Google search. It's a generative AI search engine that can ingest information in real time. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2024
Dataiku expands LLM Mesh with governance layer
The vendor provides a marketplace for enterprises similar to those of the major cloud providers. However, it does not have its own LLM, but offers many others in its marketplace. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2024
Startup aims to upend old-school RPA with large action model
With its GenAI-based platform, Orby AI aims to provide enterprises with generative process automation and AI agents to automate a range of business workflows. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2024
The dangers of voice deepfakes in the November election
The growth of generative AI has led to more audio cloning technology. This could affect the U.S. election. Recent incidents show that existing safeguards are not effective. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2024
6 steps in fact-checking AI-generated content
Generative AI tools are now prevalent, yet the extent of their accuracy isn't always clear. Users should question an AI's outputs and verify them before accepting them as fact. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2024
AI inference startup Groq raises $640M
The startup develops language processing units and sells them as a service. While the vendor must deal with market giant Nvidia, it has an opportunity to stay competitive. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2024
An explanation of large language models
Large language models can be traced back to 1966 but are significantly more sophisticated today. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2024
What new AI search features in Chrome mean for users
The features bring Google Lens to the desktop, and help users rediscover their search history and compare products on a single tab. They are useful for consumers and enterprises. Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Aug 2024
Examining the tech stances of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Harris has been close to the tech and AI community in her home state of California but is markedly more pro-regulation than Trump. The candidates are vying for tech and AI support. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2024
Physical AI explained: Everything you need to know
AI has lived in the digital world, limited to algorithms and software. Now, with physical AI, robotics and AI merge, creating new frontiers and challenges for us to explore. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
Few-shot learning explained: What you should know
Training data quality and availability aren't always a given in machine learning projects. When data is limited, costly or nonexistent, few-shot learning can help. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
New Snowflake service enables secure AI, ML deployment
Snowpark Container Services aims to provide the vendor's users with a secure environment for deploying and managing models and applications without having to move their data. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
An explanation of prompt engineering
Prompt engineering is responsible for training AI language models to ensure accurate outputs in AI chatbots. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
Google Cloud's BigQuery gets AI injection, Looker to follow
The tech giant's latest analytics and data management moves include the general availability of Gemini in BigQuery and the imminent availability of Gemini in Looker. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
New features make Google's Spanner a database for AI
The introduction of graph processing, vector search and full-text search optimize Spanner for developing and managing modern applications and models, including GenAI. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
ChatGPT shows potential for clinical knowledge review
ChatGPT could help clinicians more effectively review medical literature by prioritizing and summarizing research abstracts from journals related to their specialties. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2024
Nvidia targets metaverse with OpenUSD NIM microservices
The vendor introduces new generative AI models that will be available as microservices. The new models show that the metaverse is still a part of Nvidia's strategy. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2024
Apple gives developers access to iOS 18 with AI, new Siri
The beta release includes AI-generated summaries for apps like mail, messages and voicemail. It does not include the ChatGPT integration or Image Playground. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2024
What is regression in machine learning?
Regression in machine learning helps organizations forecast and make better decisions by revealing the relationships between variables. Learn how it's applied across industries. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is machine translation?
Machine translation technology enables the conversion of text or speech from one language to another using computer algorithms. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is anomaly detection? An overview and explanation
Anomaly detection is the process of identifying data points, entities or events that fall outside the normal range. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is adversarial machine learning?
Adversarial machine learning is a technique used in machine learning (ML) to fool or misguide a model with malicious input. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is clustering in machine learning and how does it work?
Clustering is a data science technique in machine learning that groups similar rows in a data set. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is natural language understanding (NLU)?
Natural language understanding (NLU) is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that uses computer software to understand input in the form of sentences using text or speech. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
CNN vs. RNN: How are they different?
Convolutional and recurrent neural networks have distinct but complementary capabilities and use cases. Compare each model architecture's strengths and weaknesses in this primer. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What is machine vision?
Machine vision is the ability of a computer to see; it employs one or more video cameras, analog-to-digital conversion and digital signal processing. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2024
What are machine learning algorithms? 12 types explained
A machine learning algorithm is the method by which the AI system conducts its task, generally predicting output values from given input data. Continue Reading