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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.

By Stephen Catanzano • Jan. 24, 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.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Lev Craig • Jan. 22, 2025

GPT-4o explained: Everything you need to know

OpenAI's GPT-4o is a multimodal large language model that supports real-time conversations, Q&A, text generation and more. The vendor also offers GPT-4o mini.

By Sean Kerner • Jan. 22, 2025

Gemini 1.5 Pro explained: Everything you need to know

Explore Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, a multimodal AI model that offers advanced features, including larger context windows, real-time conversations and expanded Google App extensions.

By Sean Kerner • Jan. 22, 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.

By Mary Pratt • Jan. 21, 2025

What is reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)?

Reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) is a machine learning (ML) approach that combines reinforcement learning techniques, such as rewards and comparisons, with human guidance to train an artificial intelligence (AI) agent.

By Andy Patrizio, Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Jan. 21, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 16, 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.

By Esther Shittu • Jan. 14, 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.

By Esther Shittu • Jan. 13, 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.

By Mary Pratt • Jan. 10, 2025

What is a transformer model?

A transformer model is a neural network architecture that can automatically transform one type of input into another type of output.

By George Lawton, Stephen Bigelow • Jan. 10, 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.

By Kinza Yasar • Jan. 9, 2025

What are Google’s AI Overviews (formerly SGE)?

AI Overviews are a feature in Google search that uses generative AI (GenAI) to deliver short summaries of topics alongside links to relevant web content in response to certain search queries.

By Kinza Yasar , Sean Kerner , Linda Tucci • Jan. 8, 2025

What is the Google Gemini AI model (formerly Bard)?

Google Gemini -- formerly known as Bard -- is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot tool designed by Google to simulate human conversations using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.

By Andy Patrizio, Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Sean Kerner • Jan. 8, 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.

By Kinza Yasar • Jan. 7, 2025

Foundation models explained: Everything you need to know

Foundation models are large-scale, adaptable AI models reshaping enterprise AI. They hold promise, but face risks such as biases, security breaches and environmental impacts.

By Ben Lutkevich • Jan. 6, 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.

By Mark Beccue • Jan. 3, 2025

What is generative design? Ultimate guide

Generative design is a computer-aided design technique and category of software that uses AI to optimize the design process.

By Ben Lutkevich • Dec. 30, 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.

By Alexander Gillis • Dec. 30, 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.

By Esther Shittu • Dec. 23, 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.

By Mark Beccue • Dec. 19, 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.

By Esther Shittu • Dec. 18, 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.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Dec. 18, 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.

By Esther Shittu • Dec. 17, 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.

By Nihad Hassan • Dec. 17, 2024