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    Get started with Cursor AI: A step-by-step tutorial

    With an autonomous agent mode and extensive language model options, Cursor AI can significantly speed up the code writing process -- if developers know how to use it.

    Marius Sandbu • May 16, 2025
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    The 10 best generative AI courses in 2025

    These wide-ranging courses help users of all skill levels learn the ins and outs of GenAI, offer advice and training on tools, and keep users updated regarding trends.

    Kim Hefner, George Lawton • May 8, 2025
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    Address top AI privacy concerns with this 7-point checklist

    AI systems raise complex privacy and security issues. Use this practical checklist to protect sensitive data and stay compliant.

    Nihad Hassan • May 7, 2025
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    Why does AI hallucinate, and can we prevent it?

    Despite their sophistication, LLMs still often produce inaccurate or misleading output. Will these hallucinations ever go away for good?

    Chris Tozzi • May 5, 2025
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    How the Model Context Protocol simplifies AI development

    Nicknamed the USB-C port for AI applications, the Model Context Protocol standardizes AI interactions with external data, APIs and services while maintaining resource control.

    Marius Sandbu • April 30, 2025
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    How to use Perplexity AI: Tutorial, pros and cons

    AI-powered search engine Perplexity offers a conversational tone and much-needed source citations -- but it's not perfect. Learn how the tool works and how to start using it.

    Damon Garn • April 28, 2025
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    8 business use cases for ChatGPT in 2025

    By the end of 2024, 76% of businesses worldwide were using ChatGPT. The real question is, how are they using it?

    Kashyap Kompella • April 23, 2025
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    How AI personalization creates customized user experiences

    Businesses can drive revenue and boost user engagement with AI personalization techniques -- if they also ensure transparency and data privacy.

    Donald Farmer • April 21, 2025
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    How to audit AI systems for transparency and compliance

    AI audits help businesses ensure functionality, transparency and compliance when deploying AI systems. Learn how to conduct audits to build trust and meet regulatory requirements.

    Kashyap Kompella • April 10, 2025
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    Top 4 AI writing tools for improved business efficiency

    AI writing tools target business use cases but aren't sufficient to replace human writers. Explore four popular options for content creation: ChatGPT, Jasper, Rytr and Writer.

    Will Kelly, Olivia Wisbey • April 10, 2025
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    MLOps vs. DevOps: How are they different?

    DevOps and MLOps share common goals -- but managing machine learning models brings a whole new set of challenges.

    Chris Tozzi • April 4, 2025
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    How does the bag-of-words model work in NLP?

    It's no easy task to teach a machine learning system the complexity of human language. Bag-of-words models can help by turning text into numerical representations.

    Stephen Bigelow • March 31, 2025
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    When to use prompt engineering vs. fine-tuning

    Understanding the pros and cons of each method can help your organization get more out of its generative AI systems.

    Lev Craig, Stephen Bigelow • March 27, 2025
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    Advantages and disadvantages of AI explained

    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.

    Mary Pratt • March 27, 2025
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    GitHub Copilot vs. ChatGPT: How do they compare?

    Copilot and ChatGPT are generative AI tools that can help coders be more productive. Learn about their strengths and weaknesses, as well as alternative coding assistants.

    George Lawton • March 25, 2025
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    Does using DeepSeek create security risks?

    The Chinese AI chatbot, despite its efficiency and customizability, raises serious concerns about data privacy, censorship and security vulnerabilities for business users.

    Nihad Hassan • March 21, 2025
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    Understanding the role of temperature settings in AI output

    Learn how adjusting the temperature settings in AI tools can help you strike a balance between reliability and innovation.

    Damon Garn • March 20, 2025
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    12 prompt engineering best practices and tips

    Asking the right questions is crucial for effective generative AI use. Learn 12 tips for writing clear, useful prompts, including mistakes to avoid and advice for image generation.

    Stephen Bigelow • March 19, 2025
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    Compare Google Vertex AI vs. Amazon SageMaker vs. Azure ML

    What should your organization consider when choosing a platform for machine learning development and deployment?

    Chris Tozzi • March 13, 2025
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    Why small language models are on the rise

    Small language models challenge the 'bigger is better' AI myth -- but can they fully replace their larger counterparts?

    Donald Farmer • March 11, 2025
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    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.

    Priyank Gupta • March 4, 2025
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    Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What’s the difference?

    ChatGPT took the early lead among AI-generated chatbots before Google answered with Gemini. While ChatGPT and Gemini perform similar tasks, there are differences.

    Dave Raffo, Leah Zitter, Ph.D. • Feb. 28, 2025
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    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.

    Kerry Doyle • Feb. 27, 2025
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    How to enhance OSINT investigations using AI

    As the amount of data publicly available online continues to grow, AI-driven tools are becoming indispensable companions for intelligence gathering and analysis.

    Nihad Hassan • Feb. 25, 2025
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    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.

    Marius Sandbu • Feb. 24, 2025