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How GenAI is changing business and society [Q&A]
Generative AI started out as a bit of a novelty, allowing you to create writing or artwork based on simple prompts. But increasingly it's having an impact on many areas of the world, from writing code to composing music and aiding research.
In a new book, Generative AI in Practice: 100+ Amazing Ways Generative Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business and Society, futurist and thought leader Bernard Marr takes a closer look at the impact of GenAI. We talked to him to find out more.
OpenAI is developing a tool that can reveal whether text has been created by AI
Generative AI is hard to avoid whether you like it or not. Images created by artificial intelligence proliferate online, as do news reports and countless other types of content -- including essays and research articles.
While it is sometimes incredibly easy to tell when Gen AI has been used to create a portion of text, this not always the case. But that could be set to change as OpenAI is working on a way to watermark Gen AI text, just as has been possible with images created by AI.
Forget Microsoft Windows 11, Nitrux 3.6.0 should be your next OS
Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 is the perfect open-source option for those looking to transition from Windows 11 (or any version of Windows, for that matter). The “ie” in its name stands for improved efficiency, with adjustments to the TLP power management tool to optimize energy use when plugged in and conserve battery when not.
Nitrux 3.6.0 includes the latest Linux kernel 6.9.12-1 Liquorix, offering a modern user experience and enhanced hardware support. The OS release comes with numerous updates, bug fixes, and enhancements aimed at improving overall performance, as well as battery life.
Transform Microsoft Windows 11 into Windows 10
Windows 11 is a decent operating system, but for many people, it’s a step down from Windows 10. If you’ve ever wished that Windows 11 could be more like its predecessor, we have the answer.
RevertSV is a Windows mod that changes Windows 11 features like the Start menu, taskbar, and search into their Windows 10 counterparts. It also changes Notepad, Paint, and UWP apps. It’s worth noting that while the apps will be the Windows 10 versions, some will revert to the Windows 11 ones if they get updated.
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Ransomware in the global healthcare industry
The World Health Organization (The WHO) hosted a webinar on the 18 July to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, highlighting the severity of the situation the industry is currently facing. Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyber-attacks with severe consequences.
As has been demonstrated with recent high-profile attacks on healthcare organizations, such as the US’ Ascension and Change Healthcare incidents, and the UK’s NHS attack, the healthcare industry must review its priorities, the threats it faces, and its security measures, without delay.
The savings metric every FinOps team needs to know: effective savings rate
Rate optimization is a cloud saving approach that involves paying the lowest rate possible for a given unit (hour, GB, etc.) of cloud usage via strategic use of commitment-based discounts, such as AWS Savings Plans/Reserved Instances and Google Cloud Platform Committed Use Discounts. To measure return on investment (ROI) from these discounts, organizations must understand and benchmark their Effective Savings Rate (ESR). ESR is the "North Star" rate optimization metric which incorporates utilization, coverage, and discount rates into a single, comprehensible figure that can be compared against industry peers.
According to the 2024 Effective Savings Rate Benchmarks and Insights Report by ProsperOps, the current Effective Savings Rate (ESR) results are generally poor. The median ESR for AWS compute services (Lambda, EC2, and Fargate) is 0 percent, indicating that many organizations are not leveraging commitment-based discounts and are paying on-demand rates. Even at the 75th percentile, the ESR is only 23 percent, suggesting significant room for improvement. These insights indicate that many organizations are not fully leveraging rate optimization as an approach to optimize cloud spend.
Microsoft releases the new Outlook for Windows for anyone who wants it, including commercial customers
After a lengthy period of testing, Microsoft has announced that the oddly named "new Outlook for Windows" has hit general availability. This means that commercial users, as well as those with personal accounts, are now able to take advantage of the latest version of Microsoft's email client.
As was the case with the previous stage of the rollout, full-scale general availability sees the new Outlook for Windows remaining an opt-in experience -- although this will change. There is, of course, a healthy (or unhealthy, depending on your view...) dose of AI sprinkled throughout, but there is much more to this update.
Revolutionary ACEMAGIC X1 dual-screen Windows 11 laptop launches for $899
ACEMAGIC has officially launched the X1, a revolutionary Windows 11 laptop that pairs dual 14-inch Full HD displays with powerful internal specifications, catering to the needs of business professionals. Believe it or not, it’s extremely affordable too.
The ACEMAGIC X1 is powered by the Alder Lake 17-1255U processor, featuring Intel Iris Xe Graphics and a 10-core, 12-thread configuration. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.5GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7GHz.
Security teams failing to manage Apple devices effectively
It's often accepted without question that Apple devices are more secure. But analysis by Picus Security of 136 million simulated cyberattacks shows that macOS could only protect against 23 percent of them because of how poorly most security teams manage Apple devices.
The research highlights that macOS endpoints are far more likely to be misconfigured or allowed to operate without Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). Consequently macOS endpoints only prevented 23 percent of simulated attacks, compared to 62 percent and 65 percent for Windows and Linux respectively.
The essential role of an open data stack in building an open lakehouse [Q&A]
There is a movement underway to bring about a set of intelligent data apps that will require a new type of modern data platform to support them. TheCube Research identifies this as the 'Sixth Data Platform' -- an open, multi-vendor, modular platform.
We spoke to Justin Borgman, co-founder and CEO of Starburst, who believes an Icehouse architecture is the ideal foundation for building an open data lakehouse, underpinned by flexibility and open technologies.
Best Windows apps this week
Six-hundred-six in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Years after Windows 11's initial release, Microsoft is still adding features to it that it removed from the operating system. It is now working on restoring two axed settings for the mouse, which promise more pointer precision.
Sabrent unveils Rocket XTRM5 Thunderbolt 5 SSD
Sabrent has announced the Rocket XTRM5, an external solid state drive using Intel's cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5. This new portable SSD is not just about speed; it's also crafted for convenience and durability.
Featuring a rugged design, the Rocket XTRM5 is designed to withstand the rigors of heavy use while maintaining peak performance. It comes with a high-quality Thunderbolt 5 cable and a protective silicone sleeve, ensuring it remains safe and secure during transport.
addlink launches D60 and D20 NAS SSDs
addlink has launched two new SSDs designed for NAS storage systems, the NAS D60 and D20. These SSDs are engineered to improve standards in speed, reliability, and capacity for network attached storage applications.
The NAS D60 features a Gen 4x4 M.2 interface and aims to provide high speeds and consistent performance for users with demanding storage needs. It offers speeds up to 6000MB/s and random read/write speeds up to 800K/60K IOPS. Designed for durability, it supports 1 DWPD and up to 3800TBW, suitable for continuous operation. The D60 also includes power loss data protection to prevent data corruption during unexpected power outages.
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