There’s plenty to be worried about with modern technology. Social media harassment, deep fakes and artificial intelligence robots who may become smarter than humans are just a few. But there are some positives as well. Readily keeping in touch with friends and relatives is at the top of my list. Around 1995, I came across […]
Data analytics firm Databricks said on Monday it was on track to hit $4 billion in annualized revenue on the back of booming demand for its artificial intelligence products, as it closed a $1 billion funding round.
The electric grid powers everything from traffic lights to pharmacy fridges. However, it regularly faces threats from severe storms and advanced attackers. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed brain-inspired AI algorithms that detect physical problems, cyberattacks and both at the same time within the grid.
Cisco introduces its AI-driven data fabric powered by Splunk, enabling enterprises to unify and analyze data efficiently. This platform integrates federated search capabilities within Snowflake, enhancing data insights and operational efficiency for organizations. The launch signifies a significant advancement in enterprise data management and analytics.
I took advantage of my flight home from Austin to write my review of 8am’s inaugural Kaleidoscope conference, which I’d just attended there. I published that review earlier today, and you can see it i…
Intel also announced the creation of a central engineering group that will build custom chips for outside customers.
Despite headlines claiming that AI is taking jobs and replacing staff the reality is few businesses have the ability to set up whole new lines of businesses to replace the function that has been replaced by AI, said Gartner.
The rapid adoption of AI in the workplace has raised concerns about job loss. This column uses data covering all AI-related commercial software registered with Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property to show how AI is affecting the labour market in two distinct ways. In the factory, AI increases employment of low-skilled workers by making machines more productive and easier to operate. In the office, however, it automates tasks previously done by workers. Because the effect on production workers dominates, AI increases employment and decreases inequality.
The Cisco Data Fabric and Splunk Federated Search for Snowflake will enable enterprises to unify, analyze, and gain insights from distributed business and machine data.
Google’s AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
