AI business strategies
Artificial intelligence software is changing how enterprises conduct business. Machine learning supports data-driven decisions, customer service chatbots follow up on leads, robots in manufacturing boost productivity -- the list goes on. Get advice for building and implementing AI business strategies.
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22 Oct 2024
Anthropic adds computer use AI tool to Claude
The startup said computer use can let developers automate repetitive tasks, scroll, move a cursor, click buttons and type texts. The function can also help with AI agents. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2024
IBM launches new generation Granite language model
The vendor takes an open source approach with Granite 3.0. It trained the new model family with Nvidia H100 GPUs. Not all enterprises will be convinced to use the new AI models. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2024
Mistral's new small AI models target phones, laptops
The models are reflective of the trend toward small language models built to run on edge devices. However, it might be hard for the startup to compete. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
The NYT's cease and desist move against Perplexity AI
The AI startup is facing accusations it took content from a publisher without permission. This is the second time the NYT has gone after a vendor for misappropriating its content. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
AI vendors tackle generative AI attacks in 2024 election
Some AI vendors have tried to prevent bad actors from using their models and platforms against candidates. Others are reactive in trying to stop or disrupt misinformation. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
How to choose the right LLM for your needs
Selecting the best large language model for your use case requires balancing performance, cost and infrastructure considerations. Learn what to keep in mind when comparing LLMs. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
Types of AI algorithms and how they work
AI algorithms can help businesses gain a competitive advantage. Learn the main types of AI algorithms, how they work, and why companies must thoroughly evaluate benefits and risks. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
How businesses can measure AI success with KPIs
AI KPIs should include direct and indirect metrics. Learn about the standard and generative AI-specific KPIs that will help you gauge the success of your AI projects. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2024
Adobe makes generative AI video model safe for enterprises
The new video model is trained on licensed content, appealing to enterprises that are worried about the security and legal implications of generative AI technology. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Oct 2024
Closing the gap between open source and closed AI models
More enterprises are fine-tuning open models from vendors including Meta, xAI and Mistral AI. This has led startups like Together AI to see this is the future. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Oct 2024
What is the risk-reward ratio?
The risk-reward ratio, also known as a risk-return ratio, is a mathematical calculation investors use to measure the expected gains of a given investment against the risk of loss. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2024
How to effectively manage AI projects in 12 steps
AI is a high priority for companies but results often fall short of expectations. These 12 steps will help you successfully manage AI projects and deliver business value. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2024
The future of AI: What to expect in the next 5 years
AI's impact in the next five years? Human life will speed up, behaviors will change and industries will be transformed -- and that's what can be predicted with certainty. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2024
How small businesses can take advantage of AI
Small business owners see AI's potential for automation and transformation, yet concerns remain. This seven-step program will help AI implementations get off on the right track. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2024
How to create a winning AI strategy for your business
To deliver real business value, AI projects must be aligned with organizational goals. Here is a 10-step program for developing an effective AI strategy, plus sample templates. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2024
10 top artificial intelligence certifications and courses for 2025
As AI adoption accelerates, AI certifications and courses have proliferated. These offerings go beyond the basics, deepening your knowledge of this rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2024
Artificial intelligence vs. human intelligence: Differences explained
Artificial intelligence is humanlike. There are differences, however, between natural and artificial intelligence. Here are three ways AI and human cognition diverge. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2024
AI use cases in manufacturing
Initially slow to adopt digital transformation, manufacturers are recognizing the power of AI technologies as they seek ways to cut costs, boost productivity and improve products. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2024
Walmart, SF 49ers share generative AI experiences
The retail giant and the NFL team joined other organizations at the Enterprise Connect AI conference to discuss lessons learned from deploying the technology. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
How AI speech recognition shows bias toward different accents
AI speech recognition systems often struggle to understand certain accents and dialects due to insufficient training data. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Oct 2024
What is Gen AI? Generative AI explained
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Oct 2024
What is a decision tree in machine learning?
A decision tree is a flow chart created by a computer algorithm to make decisions or numeric predictions based on information in a digital data set. Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Oct 2024
Enterprise adoption of generative AI is accelerating
More enterprises are using generative AI. There is no consensus on the best use case or if open or closed models work better. Organizations that used AI before ChatGPT are ahead. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2024
Responsible AI vs. ethical AI: What's the difference?
Ethical AI establishes principles for AI development and use, while responsible AI ensures they're implemented in practice. Learn how the two differ and complement each other. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2024
OpenAI restructure move unsurprising, but raises concerns
The for-profit organization will lead to more freedom for the organization and its investors. However, it could cause enterprises to question if the vendor is committed to safe AI. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2024
Microsoft introduces new safety tools for generative AI
The cloud giant introduced tools that cite sources in Copilot, curb hallucination and protect privacy. They show ways the vendor has learned from previous challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Sep 2024
What is embodied AI? How it powers autonomous systems
Embodied AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that interact with and can learn from their environments using a suite of technologies that include sensors, motors, machine learning and natural language processing. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2024
Allen Institute for AI launches open multimodal models
Ai2's multimodal generative AI models can understand visual data. Molmo comes in different sizes: Molmo 72B, Molmo 7B-D, Molmo 7B-O and Molmo E-1B. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2024
Fears grow about big tech guiding U.S. AI policy
Apple joined a list of big tech companies voluntarily committing to responsible AI. But without regulation, there is no legal requirement for companies to meet those commitments. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2024
AI drives data center, energy race by Microsoft, others
Microsoft's latest moves to secure electricity and more data centers tackle two problems faced by major cloud providers: insufficient power and space to meet AI demands. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
How to manage proprietary enterprise data in AI deployments
Explore strategies for managing sensitive data in enterprise AI deployments, from establishing clear data governance to securing tools and building a responsible AI culture. 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
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
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
Oracle users share challenges, successes with cloud, AI
At Oracle CloudWorld, companies ranging from banks to candy makers shared the challenges and benefits of using Oracle cloud software and AI in enterprise environments. 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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10 Sep 2024
Agentic AI will revolutionize business processes
As AI evolves, Forrester Research analysts believe agentic AI and automating complex business processes will be the next step forward for businesses. 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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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
Trustworthy AI explained with 12 principles and a framework
To be considered trustworthy, AI systems should meet these 12 principles and employ a four-step framework to ensure the use of AI is ethical, lawful and robust. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
What business leaders should know about EU AI Act compliance
AI compliance expert Arnoud Engelfriet shares key takeaways from his book 'AI and Algorithms,' describing the EU AI Act's effects on innovation, risk management and ethical AI. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2024
How can AI drive revenue? Here are 10 approaches
Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of many a boardroom. Now, the emphasis has shifted to capturing revenue through AI-driven use cases. 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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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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Definition
04 Sep 2024
What is business intelligence architecture (BI architecture)?
A business intelligence architecture is a framework for the various technologies an organization deploys to run business intelligence and analytics applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Sep 2024
What is Robotics?
Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. 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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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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28 Aug 2024
Will AI replace jobs? 17 job types that might be affected
These 17 job types -- including administrative, customer service and teaching -- might be replaced, augmented or improved by the latest artificial intelligence wave. 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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26 Aug 2024
How to use the NIST CSF and AI RMF to address AI risks
Companies are increasingly focused on how they can use AI but are also worried about their exposure to AI-fueled cybersecurity risks. Two NIST frameworks can help. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2024
Democratization of AI creates benefits and challenges
What happens when you expand the use of AI beyond a circle of experts? To prevent business challenges, leaders must make smart investments in AI tools and training for workers. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2024
AI winter
AI winter is a quiet period for artificial intelligence research and development. 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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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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20 Aug 2024
Explaining an AI bubble burst and what it could mean
As stock market turbulence sparks speculation of an AI bubble burst, the tech industry faces a critical shift, with inflated expectations turning to a review of AI's potential. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2024
Industry experts share top tactics for AI-powered analytics
Unlock the power of AI in data analytics with expert guidance. Learn how to implement AI tools that drive strategic success and future-proof your business. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2024
15 AI risks businesses must confront and how to address them
These risks associated with implementing AI systems must be acknowledged by organizations that want to use the technology ethically and with as little liability as possible. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2024
AI breaks ageism barriers for older entrepreneurs
AI and demographics are transforming entrepreneurship, according to VC Katerina Stroponiati, whose new firm focuses on funding startup founders ages 50 and older. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
Simplify enterprise AI integration with a centralized AI hub
For enterprises looking to scale their AI projects, centralized AI hubs and governance can simplify integration, streamline operations and ensure consistency. 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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Definition
13 Aug 2024
What is transfer learning?
Transfer learning is a machine learning (ML) technique where an already developed ML model is reused in another task. 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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12 Aug 2024
How and why to run machine learning workloads on Kubernetes
Running ML model development and deployment on Kubernetes is an absolute must in a world where decoupling workloads can optimize resources and cut costs. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2024
How and why to create an AI bill of materials
AIBOMs help developers and security teams by providing a transparent view of AI system components, improving supply chain security and compliance. Use this guide to get started. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2024
What is the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI)?
Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) is an open source initiative to enhance artificial intelligence's security. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2024
What is ROI? How to calculate return on investment
Return on investment (ROI) is a crucial financial metric investors and businesses use to evaluate an investment's efficiency or compare the efficiencies of several different investments. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2024
15 top applications of artificial intelligence in business
The use of AI in business applications and operations is expanding. Learn about where enterprises are applying AI and the benefits AI applications are driving. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2024
12 key benefits of AI for business
AI experts expound on these top areas where artificial intelligence technologies can improve enterprise operations and services. 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
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
GenAI strategy dictates ROI challenges for IT leaders
Enterprises can scale generative AI deployments in different ways. Each alternative comes with its own set of cost considerations and optimization approaches. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
Enterprises struggle to find business value with GenAI
Enterprises chase an impractical immediate payback from GenAI and miss opportunities to use less expensive machine learning to solve problems, experts say. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2024
Perplexity AI revenue share model appeases publishers
Publishers earn a share of the startup's revenue when their work is referenced. They also have access to the vendor's LLM API and developer support. But writers are not included. 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Definition
25 Jul 2024
What is data labeling?
Data labeling is the process of identifying and tagging data samples commonly used in the context of training machine learning (ML) models. Continue Reading
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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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23 Jul 2024
Generative AI ethics: 8 biggest concerns and risks
As its adoption grows, generative AI is upending business models and forcing ethical issues like customer privacy, brand integrity and worker displacement to the forefront. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2024
How to build the business case for AI initiatives
Building a compelling business case for AI requires attention to business pain points, financial and risk considerations, and collaboration with the CFO. Continue Reading
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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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19 Jul 2024
CIOs weigh generative AI costs as ROI comes into focus
GenAI deployment expenses defy conventional wisdom. IT leaders must consider the potential for higher-than-expected change management and model run costs when calculating ROI. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2024
Best practices for integrating AI and ESG strategies
Integrating environmental, social and governance goals into AI models can help organizations achieve more ethical, responsible and sustainable business outcomes. Continue Reading
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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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17 Jul 2024
LexisNexis launches commercial version of AI research tool
Nexis+AI enables users to research and analyze news, summarize documents and create first drafts. The platform is built on GPT from Microsoft Azure and Anthropic Claude from AWS. Continue Reading
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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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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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12 Jul 2024
Humans in the loop won't prevent AI disasters, experts say
National Academies workshops reveal skepticism that humans in the loop could prevent an AI mishap. Experts highlight human flaws and AI's disarming nature as concerns. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2024
Generative AI vs. predictive AI: Understanding the differences
Generative AI and predictive AI vary in how they handle use cases and unstructured and structured data, respectively. Explore the benefits and limitations of each. Continue Reading
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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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11 Jul 2024
Is your business ready for the EU AI Act?
The EU AI Act provides businesses with a rubric for AI compliance. Businesses must understand the landmark act to align their practices with upcoming AI regulations. Continue Reading
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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