AI technologies
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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News
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft intros Azure AI Foundry for building AI apps
The new rebranded platform lets enterprises build generative AI applications and agents. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
With new Fabric features, Microsoft aims at AI development
New data management and analytics suite features include databases and a data catalog to enable enterprises to develop and operationalize advanced applications. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jul 2024
A year in review with the Targeting AI podcast
The show explored diverse angles on generative and mainstream AI technology. It delved into regulation, ethics, startups and trends with vendors, AI users, developers and thinkers. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2024
Machine learning regularization explained with examples
Regularization in machine learning refers to a set of techniques used by data scientists to prevent overfitting. Learn how it improves ML models and prevents costly errors. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2024
Generative AI a top priority for Amazon QuickSight
Though the BI platform already enables users to analyze data and develop data products using natural language, AWS plans to do more to aid insight generation and user efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2024
OpenAI takes on Google with new SearchGPT prototype
The AI engine will provide users with information from the web. The AI vendor is working with publishers such as Newsmax. It will incorporate some features in ChatGPT. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jul 2024
What is a drone (UAV)?
A drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as 'unmanned aerial vehicles' (UAVs) or 'unmanned aircraft systems.' Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2024
What is boosting in machine learning?
Boosting is a technique used in machine learning that trains an ensemble of so-called weak learners to produce an accurate model, or strong learner. Learn how it works. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2024
How to ensure interpretability in machine learning models
When building ML models, developers can use several techniques to make models easier for humans to interpret, leading to improved transparency, troubleshooting and user acceptance. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2024
Noom CEO on the need for AI in wellness and health
CEO Geoff Cook discusses the benefits of AI in the wellness industry, the need for humans and the possibility of AI technology in remedying the doctor shortage. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2024
Google intros Mistral Codestral as a service on Vertex AI
The cloud provider differentiates its GenAI stance by offering the code-generating LLM as a service on the Vertex AI Model Garden, along with Mistral Large 2. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
Knime adds new AI governance measures to analytics suite
The vendor's latest update adds connectivity to AI providers to enable GenAI development as well as governance features to address the growing use of GenAI and its inherent risks. Continue Reading
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Video
24 Jul 2024
An explanation of inception scores
Inception scores are a mathematical algorithm that measures the quality of AI-generated images. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2024
Meta intros its biggest open source AI model: Llama 3.1 405B
The model is the biggest open source model yet, the tech giant claims. The social media company also upgraded its model context window to 128k and updated its AI assistant. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jul 2024
What is Bayes' theorem? How is it used in machine learning?
Bayes' theorem is a mathematical formula used in probability theory to calculate conditional probability, i.e., the revised likelihood of an outcome occurring given the knowledge of a related condition or previous outcome. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jul 2024
What is reinforcement learning?
Reinforcement learning (RL) is a machine learning training method that trains software to make certain desired actions. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jul 2024
What is the future of machine learning?
Machine learning is changing how we write code, diagnose illnesses and create content, but implementation requires careful consideration to maximize benefits and mitigate risks. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2024
ChatGPT demonstrates promise for digital pathology
A private, domain-specific version of ChatGPT can accurately respond to digital pathology questions and help clinicians utilize complex histopathology software. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2024
5 examples of AI in the Olympics
The 2024 Olympics in Paris will use AI for judging accuracy, personalized recaps, security, logistics and enhancing athlete performance, aiming for a fairer and safer event. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2024
OpenAI goes small with GPT-4o mini
The AI vendor launched a small language model that is priced at 15 cents per million input tokens. It also introduced new compliance tools for ChatGPT Enterprise users. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2024
Enterprises chasing AI confront a harsh reality
Recent reports from KPMG, McKinsey & Co. and Goldman Sachs indicate that generative AI is immature and carries a high price tag, with no clear path to ROI. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2024
GPT-4o explained: Everything you need to know
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a multimodal large language model that supports real-time conversations, Q&A, text generation and more. Continue Reading
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Video
19 Jul 2024
An explanation of bots
Bots are automated programs with varied roles. They can be both helpful and malicious. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2024
Top 10 generative AI courses and training resources
These wide-ranging resources help users of all skill levels learn the ins and outs of generative AI, offer advice and training on tools, and help users keep up with trends. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2024
Anthropic catches up with Claude LLM for Android
The AI vendor introduced the new app soon after releasing the iOS version. It's free for Team and Pro users. It includes vision, multi-platform support and multilingual processing. Continue Reading
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Video
17 Jul 2024
An explanation of the different types of AI
There are four main categories of AI -- reactive, limited memory, theory of mind and self-aware. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2024
Qlik launches Talend Cloud, aims to ensure data is trusted
The longtime BI vendor's new integration platform aims to deliver trust in the information users work with to inform analytics and AI models and applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2024
How to detect AI-generated content
AI- or human-generated? To test their reliability, six popular generative AI detectors were asked to judge three pieces of content. The one they got wrong may surprise you. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2024
25 machine learning interview questions with answers
Aspiring machine learning job candidates should be fluent in many aspects of machine learning, from statistical theory and programming concepts to general industry knowledge. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2024
Salesforce to release autonomous AI customer service agents
Salesforce's next generation of customer service chatbots will use sharpened AI tools -- and, in theory, wits -- to choose their own adventure among Flows and actions. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2024
New C3 AI application aims to help government apply GenAI
The application will help contact centers find information about health benefits and real estate. The vendor introduced the new application with Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
AI gateways emerge in response to governance concerns
Enterprise IT investment is pouring into AI, but security and governance remain major stumbling blocks to production. Enter API gateway vendors eager to assist -- and cash in. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Teradata integrates with DataRobot to aid AI development
The partnership provides the data management and analytics vendor's users with more choice so that they can develop advanced models and applications with their preferred tools. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
AI readiness requires buy-in, technology and good governance
With interest in natural language processing, predictive analytics and other augmented intelligence rises, more than tooling is needed for enterprises to properly prepare. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
An explanation of GPT-4o
GPT-4o is a multimodal large language model developed by OpenAI. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Jul 2024
AWS GenAI strategy based on multimodel ecosystem plus Q
While offering its own large language models and AI chips, the tech giant gives customers access to other vendors' generative models, including open models. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Tableau launches generative AI assistant, updates platform
The longtime analytics vendor made a Copilot for data preparation generally available with similar tools for data cataloging and dashboard development and analysis expected soon. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2024
How to prevent deepfakes in the era of generative AI
Businesses must be ever vigilant in detecting the increasingly sophisticated nuances of deepfakes by applying security techniques that range from the simple to the complex. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
Microsoft, Google make moves amid regulators' AI scrutiny
Microsoft is withdrawing stepping down from the OpenAI board. Google has reportedly disbanded its machine learning privacy team. Both vendors face investigations. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2024
10 popular libraries to use for machine learning projects
Machine learning libraries expedite the development process by providing optimized algorithms, prebuilt models and other support. Learn about 10 widely used ML libraries. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
Oracle's new Exadata architecture targets efficiency, cost
With Exascale, the tech giant aims to improve the efficiency of its relational database platform to handle GenAI workloads while dramatically reducing costs with new pricing. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2024
How GenAI-created synthetic data improves augmentation
Synthetic data can enhance the performance and capabilities of data augmentation techniques. Navigate the challenges generative AI models present to reap the benefits. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
Moving GenAI from proof of concept to production on AWS
A prevailing critique of generative AI tools is that they can't be put into practice. However, some organizations now use vendor tools to produce capabilities for their clients. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
Data quality specialist Soda secures $14M to fuel expansion
The Europe-based vendor intends to use its latest funding to shift its growth focus to the U.S. while also continuing to invest in its AI-fueled observability platform. Continue Reading
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Video
10 Jul 2024
An explanation of AI buzzwords
Here are some simple explanations of common AI buzzwords. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2024
AWS intros GenAI app studio, updates Amazon Q and Bedrock
The cloud provider introduced new features that help enterprises create applications faster, while still applying responsible practices. It also unveiled new educational resources. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jul 2024
gradient descent
Gradient descent is an optimization algorithm that refines a machine learning (ML) model's parameters to create a more accurate model. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
ChatGPT vs. GPT: How are they different?
Although the terms ChatGPT and GPT are both used to talk about generative pre-trained transformers, there are significant technical differences to consider. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Attributes of open vs. closed AI explained
What's the difference between open vs. closed AI, and why are these approaches sparking heated debate? Here's a look at their respective benefits and limitations. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2024
Generative models: VAEs, GANs, diffusion, transformers, NeRFs
Choosing the right GenAI model for the task requires understanding the techniques each uses and their specific talents. Learn about VAEs, GANs, diffusion, transformers and NerFs. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
How AI-driven SOC tech eased alert fatigue: Case study
Alert fatigue is real, and it can cause big problems in the SOC. Learn how generative AI can improve security outcomes and reduce analysts' frustration in this case study. Continue Reading
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Video
03 Jul 2024
Differences between conversational AI and generative AI
While both AI types often work together, conversational AI enables natural interaction with machines, while generative AI creates new content such as text and images. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jul 2024
GitHub Copilot vs. ChatGPT: How do they compare?
Copilot and ChatGPT are generative AI tools that can help coders be more productive. Learn about their strengths and weaknesses, as well as alternative coding assistants. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jul 2024
Generative AI tools are here, but who's using them?
Generative AI has much promise. But the road between here and delivering on those promises looks to be a lot longer than when ChatGPT first dropped in November 2022. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jul 2024
OpenAI and Apple's partnership, explained
Apple and OpenAI have partnered to bring ChatGPT to Apple devices via Apple's generative AI program, Apple Intelligence, uniting two major forces in the tech industry. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2024
A short guide to managing generative AI hallucinations
Generative AI hallucinations cause major problems in the enterprise. Mitigation strategies like retrieval-augmented generation, data validation and continuous monitoring can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2024
Conversational AI vs. generative AI: What's the difference?
As AI continues to evolve, understanding the differences and collaborative potential of conversational AI and generative AI is vital to their role in shaping the digital landscape. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2024
Databricks launches generative AI tools, including assistant
The vendor's assistant and automatically generated metadata descriptions together enable users to work with data using natural language and receive accurate outputs in response. Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Jul 2024
Walmart uses GenAI for payroll, employee digital experience
The retail powerhouse is providing its associates with generative AI tools to use to automate parts of their job. The company is also using the technology to spot payroll problems. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2024
AWS' Amazon Q adds Connect contact center integration
Amazon Connect, AWS' contact center platform, takes aim at solving the customer service agent's biggest problem: app switching during customer calls. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2024
Google targets GenAI accuracy, speed, size, efficiency
The tech giant advances again in the generative AI competition that has rocked the tech industry over the last two years, with key updates to its Gemini and Imagen models. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2024
MicroStrategy's latest delivers embedded AI-powered insights
The longtime independent analytics vendor's new platform update combines embedded BI with generative AI to deliver AI-powered insights to users within the flow of their work. Continue Reading
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Video
26 Jun 2024
An explanation of masked language models
In this video, TechTarget editor Jen English talks about masked language models. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jun 2024
What is synthetic data? Examples, use cases and benefits
Synthetic data is information that's artificially manufactured rather than generated by real-world events. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2024
Sisense adds embeddable chatbot to generative AI toolkit
The embedded BI specialist introduced Analytics Chatbot, a tool that enables natural language interactions with data, and a feature that lets users easily create summaries. Continue Reading
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Video
24 Jun 2024
An explanation of vector search
Vector search is a multidimensional tool that represents words, sentences, images and audio as numbers across multiple dimensions. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2024
Supervised vs. unsupervised learning explained by experts
Learn the characteristics of supervised learning, unsupervised learning and semisupervised learning and how they're applied in machine learning projects. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jun 2024
automated machine learning (AutoML)
Automated machine learning (AutoML) is the process of applying machine learning models to real-world problems using automation. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2024
Rockset acquisition strengthens OpenAI's enterprise play
The GenAI pioneer went outside the AI realm for its second acquisition, looking to the smaller database analytics vendor for its real-time search and vector capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2024
How to use AI in storage management
Organizations can use AI for storage management and AIOps to learn where to make improvements in their storage infrastructure, but note the benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading
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Video
24 Jun 2024
An introduction to AI
AI uses human intelligence to learn, reason, self-correlate and practice creativity. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2024
internet of things (IoT)
The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2024
19 of the best large language models in 2024
Large language models have been affecting search for years and have been brought to the forefront by ChatGPT and other chatbots. Continue Reading
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Video
20 Jun 2024
An explanation of IoT
Every device connected to the internet has set systems to collect, send and act on data. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Jun 2024
self-driving car (autonomous car or driverless car)
A self-driving car -- sometimes called an autonomous car or driverless car -- is a vehicle that uses a combination of sensors, cameras, radar and artificial intelligence (AI) to travel between destinations without a human operator. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2024
How deepfakes threaten biometric security controls
Biometric security controls are under attack by deepfakes -- convincing images, videos and audio created by generative AI. But all is not lost. Learn how to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
How to build a machine learning model in 7 steps
Building a machine learning model is a multistep process involving data collection and preparation, training, evaluation, and ongoing iteration. Follow these steps to get started. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Jun 2024
Lenovo stakes claim to generative AI at the edge
The laptop, PC and mobile phone vendor pursues its 'pocket to cloud' strategy, claiming device-native generative AI is more secure, private and economical. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Security pros grade Apple Intelligence data privacy measures
Apple has built a Private Cloud Compute server to process and then delete data sent from Apple Intelligence running on an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Apple says it won't store any data. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2024
Choosing between a rule-based vs. machine learning system
Deciding between a rule-based vs. machine learning system comes down to complexity and organizational needs. Compare the advantages, drawbacks and use cases for each AI approach. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2024
New Databricks tools target AI quality, cost and security
The vendor's latest features aim to help customers improve model accuracy by securely developing compound systems that include multiple language models and RAG pipelines. Continue Reading
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Video
11 Jun 2024
An explanation of causal AI
The advancement of modern AI has transformed computer system intelligence to correctly identify the cause and effect in data. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2024
Top 12 machine learning use cases and business applications
Machine learning applications are increasing the efficiency and improving the accuracy of business functions ranging from decision-making to maintenance to service delivery. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2024
Apple Intelligence GenAI, ChatGPT to boost Siri on iPhone, Mac
The consumer electronics giant finally made its long-anticipated move into generative AI, emphasizing privacy. But most features will only be available on the newest iPhones. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2024
Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What's the difference?
ChatGPT took early lead among AI-generated chatbots before Google answered with Gemini, formerly Bard. While ChatGPT and Gemini perform similar tasks, there are differences. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2024
Businesses face growing patchwork of state AI laws
As U.S. states like Colorado pass their own AI laws, businesses will need to prepare compliance measures if they do business in those states. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2024
Compare natural language processing vs. machine learning
Both natural language processing and machine learning identify patterns in data. What sets them apart is NLP's language focus vs. ML's broader applicability to many AI processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2024
The different types of machine learning explained
Rigorous experimentation is key to building machine learning models. Learn about the main types of ML models and the many factors that go into training the right one for the task. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Jun 2024
What is Google Gemini (formerly Bard)
Google Gemini -- formerly called Bard -- is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot tool designed by Google to simulate human conversations using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2024
Headless CMS vendor Contentstack integrates generative AI
Incorporating consulting services and flexible accommodations for different LLMs, developer-focused Contentstack offers its own take on GenAI for CMS. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2024
AMD, Intel and Nvidia's latest moves in the AI PC chip race
Major chip makers used Computex 2024 to launch their aggressive AI chip strategies and stake a claim in the burgeoning AI PC market. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2024
Vendors struggle to prevent GenAI use in child sexual abuse
Major large language model and image generation system vendors agree to work on limiting the ability of GenAI technology to create and spread child sexual abuse material. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2024
Snowflake demonstrates shift to AI with newest features
After a slow start to building an environment for developing AI applications, the vendor unveils new features that show it is catching up to its peers. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Jun 2024
The importance of open source in GenAI
Lightning AI, the creator of PyTorch Lightning, was a pioneer of open source technology. The vendor has built on many platforms, but CTO Luca Antiga doesn't see one as best. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Dell exec looks back at history when considering AI's future
In this Q&A, Dell's Matt Baker lays out how its AI Factory is designed for faster AI adoption, why there are so many chatbots and how AI might affect the workforce of the future. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 May 2024
How network engineers can prepare for the future with AI
The rapid rise of AI has left some professionals feeling unprepared. GenAI is beneficial to networks, but engineers must have the proper tools to adapt to this new change. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2024
Experts: AI digital humans come with benefits -- and risks
Businesses using AI digital humans in sales and marketing can cut costs through efficiency. However, experts warn of the legal risks and public distrust of the technology. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2024
Dell AI Factory curates AI tech for customers
Dell showcased its AI Factory at Dell Technologies World 2024, and some early customers are already talking about the lift AI has given their businesses. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2024
New IBM Watsonx GenAI focuses on enterprises, governance
The veteran tech giant, with deep roots in AI, bases its new AI strategy on open source, multimodel support and helping businesses modernize their code and IT operations. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2024
Microsoft Copilot+ AI PCs turn up the heat on Apple
Microsoft, with the help of Qualcomm, might have finally delivered a device that will cause users to reconsider their Apple endpoint device purchase next time around. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2024
Salesforce to roll out marketing, e-commerce Einstein Copilots
Salesforce drops a number of new features for commerce and marketing users. Chief among them are generative AI copilots for marketing and e-commerce. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2024
Microsoft Copilot+ PC faces enterprise challenges
To succeed with enterprises, pricing for Copilot+ PC will have to come down for high-volume sales and business software will need to run well on Arm-based systems. Continue Reading