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Agentic AI explained: Key concepts and enterprise use cases
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that are capable of autonomous action and decision-making.
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What is risk management? Importance, benefits and guide
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital, operations and financial performance.
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Enterprise cybersecurity: A strategic guide for CISOs
CISOs and others responsible for safeguarding an organization's systems, networks and data need to manage day-to-day threats while also planning strategically for what's ahead.
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AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI
AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.
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What is quantum computing? How it works and examples
Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.
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What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide
Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
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What is automated machine learning (AutoML)?
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New Snowflake suite simplifies data, AI for energy sector
Energy Solutions joins the vendor's spate of industry-specific offerings and includes partner-built applications and pre-modeled datasets that ...
Telehealth boosts preventive care in rural areas
Research shows that telehealth uptake was linked to a higher likelihood that rural residents would receive preventive care services.
Study: AI scribes boost physician productivity, increase revenue
A recent study revealed that physicians are gaining productivity benefits from AI scribes without a detrimental effect on claim denials.
More patients use AI chatbots. Is this a patient safety risk?
With leading AI chatbots creating more tailored healthcare instances for patient users, leading industry groups fear hazards to patient safety.