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
23 Oct 2024
Databricks lakehouse a secret weapon for WNBA's Fever
The vendor's platform has helped Pacers Sports & Entertainment -- parent company of the NBA's Pacers and WNBA's Fever -- free data from isolation to fuel an analytics-driven future. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2024
Agentic AI sparks need for more orchestration, oversight
Orchestration all the way down: Experts say multiple levels of autonomous coordination and oversight will guide the near- and mid-term evolution of AI and computing. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Oct 2024
How to opt out of AI training across social media platforms
Whether they are aware of it or not, businesses are increasingly using people's social media posts -- written content and images -- for their training AI systems. Continue Reading
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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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22 Oct 2024
Reltio update delivers new AI-powered matching capabilities
The data unification vendor's latest AI tool is a prebuilt customer data matching tool that uses LLMs and machine learning to help users develop more complete customer profiles. 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
Amplitude adds A/B testing tool to analytics suite
Both the vendor's new feature as well as its recent acquisition of Command AI aim to make it easier for business users to work with its tools without requiring expert help. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2024
What is a generative adversarial network (GAN)?
A generative adversarial network (GAN) is a machine learning (ML) model in which two neural networks compete by using deep learning methods to become more accurate in their predictions. 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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Feature
16 Oct 2024
What's going on with Nvidia stock and the booming AI market?
Nvidia's market value surpassed $3 trillion in 2024, fueled by the generative AI boom, rebounding tech sector and 154% stock growth in 2024. However, there are questions if AI will sustain the hype cycle. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2024
Informatica update targets preparing data for AI development
The data management vendor's latest platform update includes features aimed at enabling customers to effectively ready their data for informing models and applications. 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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Tip
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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Tip
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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Tip
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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News
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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Definition
11 Oct 2024
What are AI hallucinations and why are they a problem?
An AI hallucination is when a large language model (LLM) powering an artificial intelligence (AI) system generates false information or misleading results, often leading to incorrect human decision-making. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2024
Interpretability vs. explainability in AI and machine learning
Understanding how AI models make decisions is challenging, but two concepts -- interpretability and explainability -- can shed light on model outputs. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
Government use of AI by key U.S. military branches
The Air Force and Army are exploring applications of GenAI including using their own large language models. While some use cases are successful, others are not. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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09 Oct 2024
Snowflake the engine for fintech firm's AI transformation
Specialist TS Imagine is using the data platform vendor's Cortex capabilities to extract value from unstructured data and become more efficient by automating processes. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
Zendesk upends pricing for AI in customer service
As it embeds generative AI into its customer service and employee service platform, Zendesk tries a novel idea: outcomes-based pricing based on tickets resolved. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
Alation launches AI governance suite to meet rising need
With interest in generative AI increasing, the vendor's new suite aims to help enterprises both mitigate risks as well as confidently use new applications. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2024
Databricks Apps a toolkit that simplifies AI development
Features including native integrations with development platforms and automatic provisioning of serverless compute enable customers to more easily develop and deploy applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Tip
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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Feature
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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News
07 Oct 2024
Monte Carlo aids data observability with root cause analysis
The vendor's new capabilities are designed to enable Databricks and GitLab users to quickly discover and resolve the underlying causes of data quality problems. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2024
Google updates Search with more generative AI features
The cloud and search giant now has ads in AI Overviews and updates for consumer products, such as the ability to ask questions and use video with Google Lens. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
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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News
03 Oct 2024
SingleStore's BryteFlow acquisition targets data integration
The data platform vendor's purchase adds full change data capture capabilities and is aimed at improving data ingestion and integration from applications and databases. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2024
OpenAI shows developers what is possible with speech tool
The AI vendor introduced four new offerings for enterprises. Its Realtime API is notable for its speech-to-speech capability. Meanwhile, the startup is growing explosively. 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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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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News
01 Oct 2024
MicroStrategy update aims to improve generative AI accuracy
The longtime analytics vendor's latest release addresses the accuracy of artificial intelligence outputs and includes an integration that enables users to query bots within Teams. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Oct 2024
What is AI? Artificial Intelligence explained
Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Sep 2024
What is AI inference?
AI inference is the process during which a trained AI model applies its understanding to generate original output in real time. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2024
Veeam acquisition of Alcion supports push into as-a-service, AI
Veeam embarks on the acquisition path again with its purchase of Alcion. The deal brings several employees who specialize in AI and as-a-service knowledge. 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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26 Sep 2024
ThoughtSpot taps Salesforce exec Karkhanis to be new CEO
As analytics enters a new era dominated by GenAI, the vendor has named former Salesforce Sales Cloud and Einstein Analytics leader Ketan Karkhanis its new chief executive officer. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2024
Cockroach Labs adds vector search, updates pricing options
The database vendor's new update includes an integration with pgvector that provides users with the vector search capabilities needed to feed RAG pipelines and develop GenAI tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2024
AI parameters: Explaining their role in AI model performance
What is the correlation between the number of parameters and an AI model's performance? It's not as straightforward as the parameter-rich generative AI apps would have us believe. 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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25 Sep 2024
Intel rolls out AI chips amid financial turmoil
Intel ships AI chips Xeon 6 and Gaudi 3 while analysts ponder how the company's severe cash shortage will transform its business over the next several years. 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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Definition
25 Sep 2024
What is agentic AI? Complete guide
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that are capable of autonomous action and decision-making. Continue Reading
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News
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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Tutorial
24 Sep 2024
OpenAI API tutorial: How to use AI prompt chaining
This walkthrough teaches developers how to chain AI prompts and models using the OpenAI API, in this case to identify and present specific data from William Shakespeare plays. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
New Grafana Labs features aim to simplify observability
The vendor's latest set of capabilities includes prebuilt applications and automated features aimed at making it easier to use observability tools to monitor data and IT processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2024
The history of artificial intelligence: Complete AI timeline
From the Turing test's introduction to ChatGPT's celebrated launch, AI's historical milestones have forever altered the lifestyles of consumers and operations of businesses. 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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Definition
23 Sep 2024
What is deep learning and how does it work?
Deep learning is a type of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) that trains computers to learn from extensive data sets in a way that simulates human cognitive processes. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2024
Amazon offers new generative AI tool for e-commerce sellers
Project Amelia is a selling expert that provides sellers with answers to questions. It makes use of broad knowledge and will soon provide answers to complex problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2024
Explore the role of training data in AI and machine learning
AI and machine learning models use a variety of learning methods to process and analyze data -- but regardless of how a model is trained, data quality and relevance are crucial. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Sep 2024
What is Salesforce Einstein 1?
Salesforce Einstein 1 refers to an integrated set of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies developed for the Salesforce platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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News
18 Sep 2024
Workday update takes AI in HR in new directions
Workday says it is advancing AI in HR with a series of platform upgrades that handle complex problems and build answers that capture the context around the data. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Sep 2024
AI in banking: Benefits, risks, what's next
AI technologies bring operational efficiency and customer benefits to banking. Learn how GenAI and other AI tools are transforming financial services and risks to watch out for. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Sep 2024
What is a neural network?
A neural network is a machine learning (ML) model designed to process data in a way that mimics the function and structure of the human brain. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2024
Former OpenAI associates fear AGI, lack of U.S. AI policy
Since the U.S. lacks an overarching AI policy, insiders worry that existing AI harms aren't being addressed and that artificial general intelligence could increase risks. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2024
Teradata ClearScape Analytics update targets ROI on AI, ML
The vendor's latest platform update adds features such as a PySpark conversion tool and AutoML aimed at helping customers improve returns on their investments in AI and ML models. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2024
OpenAI o1 explained: Everything you need to know
OpenAI's o1 models, launched in September 2024, enhance reasoning in AI and excel in complex tasks, such as generating and debugging code. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2024
New Microsoft Copilot 365 Wave 2 includes agents and Pages
The tools include an agent for building automated business processes and Pages for editing AI-generated material. While the tools provide more context, they present some challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Sep 2024
What is an AI accelerator?
An AI accelerator is a type of hardware device that can efficiently support AI workloads. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Sep 2024
Google's head of product on generative AI strategy
The cloud, search and AI giant has seen its fortunes rise and fall during the rise of GenAI technology. Its strategy has been to provide choices while aiming to stay ahead. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2024
Tableau Einstein is a new BI platform with AI at its core
The new platform marks an evolution for the longtime analytics vendor, making AI the focus with capabilities such as agent-based insight generation and real-time analysis. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
OpenAI releases new models that provide better reasoning
While reasoning is a needed move toward workflows based on AI agents, it does not solve the problem of bias in large language models. Good data is a way to mitigate that problem. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2024
Zoho Analytics update adds GenAI tools, data science studio
New capabilities for the vendor's GenAI assistant include insight generation, while a studio for data science and machine learning enables various personae to do predictive BI. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2024
Oracle launches over 50 AI Agents for business use
The new agents will automate business processes. The agents show the growth in generative AI and move the market beyond the chatbot use case into a work assistant application. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2024
13 steps to achieve AI implementation in your business
AI technologies can enable and support essential business functions. But organizations must have a solid foundation in place to bring value to their business strategy and planning. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
SambaNova Systems intros AI inference platform
The new platform runs Llama 3.1 405B and, with the vendor's full-stack approach, helps enterprises build agentic applications. It also rivals GPU architectures, the vendor claims. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
Oracle makes OCI GenAI Agents with RAG available
The offering provides RAG capabilities for customers that use Oracle databases. Use cases include legal research, finance and customer service support. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2024
What's the best programming language for machine learning?
While no one language is perfect for AI and machine learning, considering factors like efficiency, readability and community support can help developers make the best choice. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
Qlik AutoML update targets trust with visibility, simplicity
The vendor added new features that simplify developing and deploying machine learning models as well as provide greater visibility into performance to ensure trustworthy outputs. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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News
10 Sep 2024
Oracle keeps AI focus with database updates, new data lake
Updates to HeatWave and Database 23ai, along with the introduction of Intelligent Data Lake, are all aimed at better enabling customers to develop artificial intelligence tools. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
09 Sep 2024
Exploding interest in GenAI makes AI governance a necessity
With more employees of organizations now using artificial intelligence tools to inform business decisions, guidelines that ensure their safe and secure use are critical. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2024
U.S. begins rulemaking for AI developers on riskiest models
The federal government has proposed a rule outlining cybersecurity and developmental reporting requirements for both AI developers and cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2024
What is a small language model (SLM)?
A small language model (SLM) is a generative AI technology similar to a large language model (LLM) but with a significantly reduced size. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2024
How to create an AI acceptable use policy, plus template
With great power comes -- in the case of generative AI -- great security and compliance risks. Learn how an AI acceptable use policy can help ensure safe use of the technology. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2024
What is machine learning bias (AI bias)?
Machine learning bias, also known as 'algorithm bias' or 'AI bias,' is a phenomenon that occurs when an algorithm produces results that are systemically prejudiced due to erroneous assumptions in the machine learning (ML) process. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Sep 2024
What businesses should know about OpenAI's GPT-4o model
Enterprise use cases are driving the need for faster AI response times, better data handling and cost optimization. OpenAI attempts to meet that need with GPT-4o. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2024
California AI bill sets guardrails that draw criticism
The debate around California's AI bill, SB 1047, centers on potential harm to startups and stifling innovation. However, some applaud the bill's whistleblower protections. Continue Reading
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News
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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Definition
05 Sep 2024
What is machine learning operations (MLOps)?
Machine learning operations (MLOps) is the development and use of machine learning models by development operations (DevOps) teams. Continue Reading
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News
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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Tip
04 Sep 2024
AI model optimization: How to do it and why it matters
Challenges like model drift and operational inefficiency can plague AI models. These model optimization strategies can help engineers improve performance and mitigate issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Sep 2024
Use AI threat modeling to mitigate emerging attacks
AI threat modeling can help enterprise security teams identify weaknesses in their AI systems and apps -- and keep bad actors from exploiting them. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2024
Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel silicon show AI PC trends
The tech giant introduced computers with chips from Intel and AMD. The new machines come amid a refresh cycle for organizations and employees and open prospects for local AI apps. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Sep 2024
GenAI demands greater emphasis on data quality
As GenAI explodes and enables enterprise decision-making at previously unseen speed and scale, accurate information to train models and applications becomes increasingly important. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2024
Couchbase launches database tools to foster AI development
The vendor's new columnar capabilities and mobile-based vector search are aimed at helping customers access unstructured data to inform models and applications. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Sep 2024
Generative AI will force diversity in AI systems
In this podcast episode, David C. Williams, vice president of automation at AT&T, explains why vendors have no choice but to include diversity in their data sets. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2024
IBM's latest Z mainframe offers lessons in building AI systems
Studying the engineering behind IBM's mainframe architecture could help enterprises build higher reliability into the GPU clusters used to run AI applications. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2024
Cerebras' inference AI tool challenges Nvidia, but faces hurdles
The hardware vendor says its new inference offering outperforms Nvidia's GPU-based tools. However, Nvidia dominates the market. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2024
What is the Turing Test?
A Turing Test is a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2024
Google leader dives deep into AI agents
A technology fueled by generative AI is growing. Vendors like Google are providing products to help enterprises create their own agents. However, there are concerns. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2024
What is natural language processing (NLP)?
Natural language processing (NLP) is the ability of a computer program to understand human language as it’s spoken and written -- referred to as natural language. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2024
What is narrow AI (weak AI)?
Narrow AI is an application of artificial intelligence technologies to enable a high-functioning system that replicates -- and perhaps surpasses -- human intelligence for a dedicated purpose. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2024
Pinecone launches serverless vector database on Azure, GCP
Serverless, first launched on AWS, is now available on all three major public clouds in a move aimed at enabling customers to control costs in the environment of their choice. Continue Reading