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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Feature
04 Feb 2025
DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models, challenging U.S. tech giants. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2025
MicroStrategy adds personalization to GenAI-powered bot
The longtime independent analytics vendor's latest update aims to provide users with a more tailored query and response experience to reach more contextually relevant responses. Continue Reading
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News
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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Tip
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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Definition
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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Definition
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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News
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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News
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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Definition
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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News
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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Video
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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News
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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News
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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Video
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
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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Definition
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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Definition
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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Definition
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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Definition
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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Definition
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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Feature
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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Definition
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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Definition
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
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Answer
29 Jul 2024
Machine learning vs. neural networks: What's the difference?
Though machine learning and neural networks are both forms of AI, neural networks are a specific type of ML algorithm. Learn more about their similarities and differences. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jul 2024
What is fine-tuning in machine learning and AI?
Fine-tuning is the process of taking a pretrained machine learning model and further training it on a smaller, targeted data set. Continue Reading
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Video
29 Jul 2024
An explanation of collaborative robots
Cobots are robotic arms equipped with sensors for manufacturing and assembly tasks. They also detect human presence for productivity enhancement. 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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News
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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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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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
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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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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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