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8 jobs that AI can't replace and why
AI is sparking concerns of job displacement among workers. While some roles might be at risk of automation, jobs requiring human empathy are unlikely to be replaced by AI.
What's going on with Nvidia stock and the booming AI market?
Nvidia's market value surpassed $3 trillion in 2024, fueled by the generative AI boom, rebounding tech sector and 154% stock growth in 2024. However, there are questions if AI will sustain the hype cycle.
Will AI replace jobs? 17 job types that might be affected
These 17 job types -- including administrative, customer service and teaching -- might be replaced, augmented or improved by the latest artificial intelligence wave.
Halliburton cyberattack explained: What happened?
Oil field services provider Halliburton reported on Aug. 23, 2024, that it was the victim of a cyberattack, adding another to the growing list of cyberincidents.
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ESG strategy and management: A guide for businesses
ESG initiatives can help boost business success. This guide takes an in-depth look at creating and managing an ESG strategy to benefit a company and its various stakeholders.
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The ultimate guide to contact center modernization
Advanced technologies, omnichannel support, agent performance, data security and ROI are keys to modernizing contact centers, but AI integration and customer personalization dominate.
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CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next
A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks.
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What is patch management? Lifecycle, benefits and best practices
Patch management is the subset of systems management that involves identifying, acquiring, testing and installing patches, or code changes, that are intended to fix bugs, close security holes or add features.
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What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform.
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What is data backup? An in-depth guide
Data backup is the process of copying data in an IT system to another location so it can be recovered if the original data is lost.
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What is a small language model (SLM)?
A small language model (SLM) is a generative AI technology similar to a large language model (LLM) but with a significantly reduced size. See More.
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California AI bill sets guardrails that draw criticism
The debate around California's AI bill, SB 1047, centers on potential harm to startups and stifling innovation. However, some applaud the bill's ...
In $1.9B deal, Salesforce buys data backup company Own
In the lead-up to its annual user conference, Salesforce buys Own Company for $1.9 billion, its second acquisition of the week and its third for 2024.
RansomHub claims Planned Parenthood cyberattack
RansomHub listed Planned Parenthood of Montana on its leak site following a cyberattack.
Certinia adds Customer Success Cloud to its lineup
Certinia bolsters its professional services software platform with the release of CS Cloud for customer success management shortly after its summer ...