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Tip
28 Jul 2026
The best AI governance tools and platforms in 2026
AI governance has become a boardroom priority. These tools and platforms can help leaders fulfill AI governance mandates. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2026
The quantum technologies that will transform enterprise IT
As quantum capabilities progress toward commercial viability, business leaders need to understand the quantum technologies that will be at their disposal. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2025
Building AI agents a headache for tech leaders
While companies like OpenAI and Salesforce offer tools to build AI agents, tech leaders are struggling to understand and adapt the technology within their offerings. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2025
OpenAI rides agentic wave, intros new agent-building tools
The vendor's new Responses API includes various tools such as web search, file search and computer use that developers can use to build agentic applications. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2025
Generative AI models like DSLMs outperform LLMs in value
Small domain-specific generative AI models can be designed to address specific industry needs, proving more cost-effective and efficient than large language models for businesses. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2025
Mistral tries to differentiate itself with new OCR API
The new tool enables the vendor to target specific use cases for its multimodal model. It also aims to help enterprises that want to self-host due to privacy concerns. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2025
How and why to create synthetic data with generative AI
The data required to train and maintain models is often sparse or inaccessible. Fortunately, generative AI can create synthetic data to supplement real-world data. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Mar 2025
What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is an artificial intelligence-powered web search tool that can generate answers to user queries and complete other content-generation tasks. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2025
DeepSeek intensifies U.S.-China race for AI supremacy
While U.S. AI vendors still have the upper hand, China has made big gains in AI technology even with U.S. export controls on AI chips and new tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2025
OpenAI GPT-4.5, Alexa+ and the move to wiser AI systems
With GPT-4.5 and Alexa+, generative AI systems are moving beyond just being LLM chatbots. Instead, they incorporate better human understanding and can perform tasks for humans. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2025
The top AIOps tools and platforms to consider in 2025
As AIOps approaches become more common among IT teams, the AIOps tools and platforms market has expanded. Compare leading options to decide which fits your needs. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2025
Anthropic intros hybrid reasoning model Claude 3.7 Sonnet
The model can perform both generic LLM and reasoning tasks. It is optimized for business use. The vendor also introduced an agent for generating code. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2025
Compare Semantic Kernel vs. LangChain for AI development
Building a new application with generative AI? Compare two popular frameworks to decide which is best for your project. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Feb 2025
What is an autoregressive model?
An autoregressive model is a category of machine learning models in which algorithms predict future data based on a series of their own past data. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2025
Microsoft unveils world AI model for video games
The new type of foundation model is similar to Nvidia Cosmos. While it makes for a better gaming experience, it's also applicable to enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2025
OpenAI CEO says 'no, thank you' to Musk's $97B bid
The offer to buy OpenAI is the latest in a back-and-forth between two tech titans, and creates a distraction from bigger issues such as AI governance. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2025
Mixed-precision training in AI: Everything you need to know
Training AI models can be expensive and time-consuming. Mixed-precision training uses both FP16 and FP32 to lower memory use and reduce costs without sacrificing model accuracy. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2025
Ai2's new model more open than DeepSeek
The AI research lab released Tülu 3 in November. The new 405B version was trained using reinforcement learning from verifiable rewards and was technically challenging to create. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2025
Microsoft, AWS and Cerebras launch DeepSeek-R1 model
Tech companies are making DeepSeek available on their platforms while the cost-effective Chinese AI reasoning model has its 'viral moment.' Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2025
ServiceNow intros AI agent studio and orchestrator
The platform provider's new studio enables users to create agents. The orchestrator lets agents communicate with each other. The vendor is embedding the technology in its platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2025
GAN vs. transformer models: Comparing architectures and uses
Discover the differences between generative adversarial networks and transformers, plus how the two techniques might combine in the future to provide users with better results. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Jan 2025
The critical role of data in building an AI agent
Data quality, modern tooling and AI governance are key to building successful AI agents that meet user expectations, writes industry analyst Stephen Catanzano. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jan 2025
What is prompt chaining? Definition and benefits
Prompt chaining is a technique used when working with generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) models in which the output from one prompt is used as input for the next. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2025
How has generative AI affected cybersecurity?
Generative AI helps security teams defend against threats, but it also lets bad actors infiltrate organizations. Learn about how each side is tapping into GenAI to gain an edge. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2025
Google lowers Gemini pricing, pressuring Microsoft Copilot
Google introduces new Gemini pricing in Workspace, making AI features available at $14 per user, per month, challenging Microsoft's Copilot in 365. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2025
OpenAI faces backlash for its Economic Blueprint for U.S.
The document lays out steps for the future regarding AI technology. Some call the move self-serving and another piece of the vendor's strategy to win the AI race. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2025
Adobe launches new GenAI Firefly tool for retailers
The tool enables users to resize marketing campaigns for new products. While it saves time for large retailers, it's unclear whether medium-sized or small retailers will find it valuable. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2025
How AI is shaping the future of the travel sector
The travel industry is using AI to increase efficiency and personalize experiences, but challenges include data privacy, legacy integration and the need for a human touch. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jan 2025
What is a generative model?
A generative model uses AI and statistical and probabilistic methods to create representations or abstractions of observed phenomena or target variables. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Jan 2025
What is a robo-advisor? Everything to know before using one
A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2025
Not-so-obvious AI predictions for 2025
Industry analyst Mark Beccue shares where he thinks AI is headed in 2025, with an eye to underexplored trends and unexpected developments in the industry. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Dec 2024
What is retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in AI?
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is an AI framework that retrieves data from external sources of knowledge to improve the quality of responses. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2024
A look at expectation vs. reality of generative AI in 2024
Last year, expectations for generative AI for the coming year centered on regulation, open source and multimodality. While some predictions were accurate, others were wrong. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2024
AI takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024
An industry analyst shares his insights from AWS re:Invent 2024, where Amazon announced new tools and models to tackle enterprise generative AI challenges. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2024
Google's Veo 2 is technically advanced, but concerns remain
The new version can generate videos up to two minutes long. It seems better than OpenAI and Adobe's video generator. However, it might not be safe for commercial use. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2024
What is AgentGPT?
AgentGPT is a generative artificial intelligence tool that enables users to create autonomous AI agents that can be delegated a range of tasks. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Writer launches new Palmyra Creative LLM
Many generative AI models tend to have similar outputs. Palmyra Creative aims to mix things up while helping users brainstorm ways to improve their content. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
AI in medical diagnostics and decision-making
AI technologies enable doctors to improve diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans and streamline clinical workflows. However, they also pose challenges worth considering. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Dec 2024
What is Amazon Bedrock (AWS Bedrock)?
Amazon Bedrock -- also known as AWS Bedrock -- is a machine learning platform used to build generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications on the Amazon Web Services cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Google aims to boost productivity with AI Agent tool
Agentspace uses the power of Gemini and Google's search technology to help employees reduce the number of hours spent searching for documents internally. Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2024
Reddit, OpenAI challenge Google with new releases
The social news platform introduced a new AI search tool for users that will push users directly to its platform. Meanwhile, the ChatGPT maker's Sora rivals Veo. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
AWS intros new foundation model line and tools for Bedrock
The cloud provider launched Nova, a new family of generative AI models available on Amazon Bedrock. It also tackled some problems with generative AI, such as hallucinations. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Google makes video model Veo available on Vertex AI
It's unclear how well the tech giant's generative AI imaging system will compete against Adobe's. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2024
Compare 7 of the best AI coding tools for 2025
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are rapidly changing how developers write code. Compare leading options' features and pricing to choose the right tool. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is AI red teaming?
AI red teaming is the practice of simulating attack scenarios on an artificial intelligence application to pinpoint weaknesses and plan preventative measures. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is data poisoning (AI poisoning) and how does it work?
Data or AI poisoning attacks are deliberate attempts to manipulate the training data of artificial intelligence and machine learning models to corrupt their behavior and elicit skewed, biased or harmful outputs. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is Fréchet inception distance (FID)?
Fréchet inception distance (FID) is a metric for quantifying the realism and diversity of images generated by generative adversarial networks (GANs). Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is image-to-image translation?
Image-to-image translation is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique that translates a source image into a target image while preserving certain visual properties of the original image. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft intros Azure AI Foundry for building AI apps
The new rebranded platform lets enterprises build generative AI applications and agents. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2024
AI inference vs. training: Key differences and tradeoffs
AI inference and training are both critical phases of model development. Learn how to balance their demands to optimize performance, manage costs and scale models effectively. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2024
Creating a clean generative AI data set with Getty Images
The clean data set contains no images of brands, celebrities and well-known figures such as presidential candidates, and includes a license for each image. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
What the election of former President Trump means for AI
Once in power, Donald Trump will likely cut or dilute the Biden administration's executive order on AI. Trump's relationship with Elon Musk could also affect technology policy. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2024
The causes of disillusionment with GenAI
The market has seen virtually unprecedented growth. However, enterprises lack confidence in what the technology can do. Nevertheless, enterprises still want to use it. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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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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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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News
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
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
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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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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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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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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News
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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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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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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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
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
26 Aug 2024
AI winter
AI winter is a quiet period for artificial intelligence research and development. 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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Tutorial
14 Aug 2024
How to use and run Jupyter Notebook: A beginner's guide
Learn how to create your first project with Jupyter Notebook, a popular platform for presenting data science and machine learning work with interactive code, text and visuals. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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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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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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Tip
24 Jul 2024
Microsoft 365 Copilot features and architecture explained
Microsoft's new assistant adds generative AI to the workplace, using various features and architectural components for automated suggestions, content creation and data insights. 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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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
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
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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Tip
18 Jun 2024
How to become a natural language processing engineer
Explore the education, experience and skills needed to excel in the demanding yet rewarding field of NLP engineering, including expertise in linguistics, math and programming. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2024
Planning for GenAI disillusionment
Hype around GenAI will inevitably be followed by generative AI disillusionment. Experts ruminate on how to shorten the trough and prepare for the future. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Jun 2024
The importance of open source in GenAI
Lightning AI, the creator of PyTorch Lightning, was a pioneer of open source technology. The vendor has built on many platforms, but CTO Luca Antiga doesn't see one as best. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2024
Explore the evolving role of AI in the insurance industry
AI is transforming the insurance industry by automating processes and improving risk assessment, but it also poses challenges in data transparency and algorithmic decision-making. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2024
Dell AI Factory takes the spotlight at Dell Technologies World
Dell has aligned its entire portfolio behind AI and has expanded critical partnerships to support customers adopting artificial intelligence technologies. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2024
At IBM Think, IT leaders pitch GenAI upskilling for all
IT leaders at IBM Think 2024 say training employees and establishing policies for generative AI adoption are core parts of a strategy to avoid financial and legal hurdles. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 May 2024
A vision of an AI future that might not include humans
Artificial intelligence is moving so quickly that it has already become part of daily life. In the not-too-far-off future, some think it could supplant human civilization. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 May 2024
At Red Hat Summit 2024, generative AI goes open source
Analyst Scott Sinclair unpacks this year's Red Hat Summit, where the company launched new AI integration tools and features as part of its open source generative AI strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2024
Beyond algorithms: The rise of data-centric AI
Prioritizing data curation, preparation and engineering -- rather than tweaking model architecture -- could significantly improve AI systems' reliability and trustworthiness. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
OpenAI advances LLM with GPT-4o; Google Gemini update looms
The GenAI giant is out with a faster, more interactive version of its GPT-4 LLM for enterprises, and new, higher speed features for the consumer-focused ChatGPT Free. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
How to build an MLOps pipeline
Machine learning initiatives involve multiple complex workflows and tasks. A standardized pipeline can streamline this process and maximize the benefits of an MLOps approach. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
IBM throws its Red Hat into open source AI ring with RHEL AI
IBM and Red Hat open source their first LLMs, but IT experts say RHEL AI is more likely to stand out in the ways it links AI to hybrid cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
facial recognition
Facial recognition is a category of biometric software that maps an individual's facial features to confirm their identity. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Musicians balance compensation rights with GenAI innovation
While musicians have long used AI technology, GenAI is a new threat to their livelihoods. An effort has emerged to compensate artists whose work GenAI systems are trained on. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Amazon Q GenAI assistant out for developers, AWS users
The GenAI tools augment coders and let users query and control their AWS console and data. A new feature in preview lets business users create apps using natural language. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Microsoft's new Phi-3-mini AI language model runs on iPhone
Microsoft researchers contend the Phi-3-mini's performance is on par with the much larger ChatGPT 3.5 model and can run on an iPhone 14 powered by an A16 Bionic chip. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
AWS boosts Amazon Bedrock GenAI platform, upgrades Titan LLM
The cloud giant buttressed its GenAI platform with features to import, select and build safety guardrails for third-party LLMs from Meta, Cohere, Mistral and others more easily. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2024
Meta releases two Llama 3 models, more to come
The social media giant's new open source LLM is telling of the challenges in the open source market and its future ambitions involving multimodal and multilingual capabilities. Continue Reading