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Microsoft Copilot vs. Google Gemini: How do they compare?
Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini are frontrunners in the generative AI productivity tools space. Compare how they differ in terms of key features, capabilities and pricing.
By Marius Sandbu • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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.
By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis, Ben Lutkevich • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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.
By Rahul Awati , Kinza Yasar • Oct. 27, 2025 -
What is a robot? Definition, purpose, uses
A robot is a machine designed to execute one or more tasks automatically with speed and precision. There are as many different types of robots as there are tasks for them to perform.A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision.
By Rahul Awati • Oct. 16, 2025 -
Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives
Why managing GenAI models is like owning a paddleboard
Lessons on GenAI model management can come from unlikely sources -- even from buying a paddleboard for the first time.
By Mark Beccue • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Expert Advice // Understanding and addressing AI hallucinations with RAG
How to prepare data for your RAG pipeline
Because accurate data retrieval is critical for RAG systems, development teams must implement effective data preprocessing strategies in their RAG pipeline.
By Marius Sandbu • Aug. 27, 2025 -
Ai2’s open source agentic AI platform aids scientific research
With Asta, researchers can streamline workflows, synthesize evidence and analyze data. However, scientists must be careful about overreliance and hallucinations.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 27, 2025 -
IBM-NASA Surya open source AI model forecasts solar flares
The new AI model could improve readiness for surges in solar activities that affect communications systems such as GPS. It also affects space weather forecasts.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 21, 2025 -
Grammarly’s new AI agents target professionals, students
The new AI agent features include a plagiarism checker, citation finder and the ability to predict reactions to the content users create.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 19, 2025 -
Expert Advice
AI vs. machine learning vs. deep learning: Key differences
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning are terms often used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Understand the differences and how each is used.
By Nihad Hassan • Aug. 19, 2025 -
What is fuzzy logic?
Fuzzy logic is an approach to computing based on degrees of truth rather than the usual true or false -- 1 or 0 -- Boolean logic on which the modern computer is based.
By Scott Robinson, Wesley Chai • Aug. 14, 2025 -
Perplexity’s Chrome bid shows growing competition in AI search
The AI search startup's bid comes as the world waits for the final decision following the antitrust case against Google.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 12, 2025 -
Google intros array of technical AI agents across its apps
The tech giant’s latest GenAI offerings arrive amid surging interest in agentic AI technology.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 6, 2025 -
Thomson Reuters intros agentic AI Deep Research system
The AI platform uses the company's legal content and tools, such as Westlaw Advantage.
By Esther Shittu • Aug. 4, 2025 -
Data-driven AI: How AWS partners and customers operate
A key factor is driving how organizations like The Ocean Cleanup and Dine Brands apply AWS' technology to their applications and needs.
By Esther Shittu • July 18, 2025 -
Google adds new features in Search as AI race intensifies
The tech giant added more GenAI features to AI Mode, and a new business calling system. The updates respond to growing rivalry in AI search from vendors like OpenAI and Perplexity.
By Esther Shittu • July 17, 2025 -
China startup Moonshot AI rivals U.S. with cheap open model
A Chinese startup is out with an open source trillion-parameter model that excels at coding and agentic tasks. It outperforms Western competitors on some benchmarks.
By Esther Shittu • July 14, 2025 -
Cerebras launches Alibaba model, forms key AI partnerships
The vendor expanded Alibaba's Qwen3-235B context window to 131k. It also formed strategic partnerships with DataRobot, Notion and other companies.
By Esther Shittu • July 8, 2025 -
Amazon foundation model for robots shows what’s possible
The vendor created the new model with Amazon SageMaker, showing what's possible with the platform and that models do not have to be language models to provide business value.
By Esther Shittu • July 1, 2025 -
Fair use rulings favor Meta and Anthropic but are limited
While the judges agreed with the fair use argument, it doesn't mean other lawsuits will have the same ruling. It's also likely that the Supreme Court will be the ultimate decider.
By Esther Shittu • June 26, 2025 -
What is crypto-agility?
Crypto-agility, or cryptographic agility, is the ability of an organization to efficiently and rapidly change cryptographic algorithms, protocols or primitives in response to emerging threats, vulnerabilities or regulatory requirements.
By Alexander Gillis, Nick Barney • June 24, 2025 -
Meta introduces new world model for robots and agents
The social media giant's new V-JEPA 2 helps robots and agents learn more about the real world. It comes as the vendor seeks to be more competitive in GenAI.
By Esther Shittu • June 11, 2025 -
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the ongoing transformation of how people live, work and relate to one another through the fusion of technologies that blur the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres.
By Katie Terrell Hanna, Ivy Wigmore • June 9, 2025 -
What is VR locomotion (virtual reality locomotion)?
VR locomotion refers to the techniques and technologies that allow users to move within a virtual reality (VR) environment.
By Katie Terrell Hanna, Ivy Wigmore • June 4, 2025 -
Grammarly secures $1B in funding as it plans for the future
General Catalyst's investment shows confidence in Grammarly's AI and language expertise. The vendor plans to transition from an AI tool to a communications and productivity platform.
By Esther Shittu • May 30, 2025