Updated AI engine aims to boost productivity across business teams
Artificial intelligence is finding its way into many areas of business. But its value depends on the quality of the training data and user prompts it receives.
Dynatrace is looking to address this with an update to its Davis AI engine that creates what it calls a 'hypermodal artificial intelligence', combining fact-based, predictive- and causal-AI insights with new generative-AI capabilities.
Generative AI assistant helps secure the cloud
Cloud security company Sysdig is launching a new generative AI assistant specifically designed to help with cloud security.
Whereas standard AI chatbots are designed to answer a specific question using a single large language model (LLM) and stateless analysis, Sysdig Sage uses a unique human-to-AI controller that mediates user interactions with LLMs to provide more advanced, tailored recommendations.
Microsoft releases new virtual machines so you can download Windows 11 for free
Microsoft has updated the free virtual machines it makes available for download as Windows 11 development environments.
In addition to Windows 11, the virtual machines also include various other developer-centric tools such as Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition and Ubuntu pre-installed in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. In a nod to the fact that people work with different virtualization platforms, Microsoft has produced VMWare, Hyper-V (Gen2), VirtualBox and Parallels versions of the free VMs.
Intel teams up with Accenture to launch 34 open-source AI reference kits
In a powerful collaboration with Accenture, Intel has rolled out an impressive collection of 34 open-source AI reference kits. These kits are potential game-changers, aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of deploying AI for data scientists and developers.
Think about it, dear readers -- every kit is a treasure chest of AI tools. Inside, you'll find model code, training data, instructions for setting up the machine learning pipeline, libraries, and oneAPI components. All of these are designed to optimize AI and make it more accessible, regardless of whether you're working in an on-premises, cloud, or edge environment.
Defending your organization from illegal data's wrath
In today's interconnected world, businesses not only grapple with the management of vast amounts of data but also face the looming threat of illegal data concealed within their digital repositories. This proliferation of illegal data presents a range of risks and challenges that organizations must confront.
Illegal data encompasses a broad spectrum of content or files that contravene laws, regulations, and/or company policy. It includes materials such as pirated software, confidential information obtained through unlawful means, and content that promotes or facilitates illegal activities; as well as content that is simply not acceptable or useful on the corporate network such as holiday videos and cat pics.
Building cost-effective AI models: Creating accessible AI for all
With recent AI development, we have seen the priority of big tech companies be the creation of ever-larger language models. While sheer scale does have its benefits, the escalating costs associated with training and running these massive models has become a significant obstacle, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. With this in mind, and as new developers enter the space, we are seeing this trend slowly shift, the focus moving away from models of scale, and now onto how AI technologies can be made accessible and affordable for everyone.
With limited funds posing a significant challenge for smaller organizations looking to invest in AI, we could see prohibitively expensive models stifling innovation and diversity within the market. Customizing models like GPT-4 for specific business use cases currently comes with a hefty price tag, often reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Moreover, as models become more complex, long-term operational expenses soar. For instance, maintaining servers for ChatGPT can incur a staggering daily cost comfortably in the six figures. Smaller enterprises require intelligent and optimized model architectures that can compete with the capabilities of larger models at a price point consummate with their business size.
New tool uses AI to help ensure AI-generated content is fit for humans
Experts reckon that over 90 percent of internet content could be AI generated by the end of the decade. But we all know that AI isn't perfect; it can introduce biases and errors.
Checking material to ensure it's suitable for the target audience is therefore essential. User experience research platform WEVO is launching a new research tool, WEVO 3.0, to ensure that AI-generated products and experiences are well received by their target human audience.
How software-defined instrumentation is changing testing and measurement [Q&A]
The testing and measurement industry like any other is looking towards digital transformation projects, but it’s a sector that in the past has been slow to adapt.
Software-defined instrumentation looks set to change that and drive transformation efforts forward. We spoke to Daniel Shaddock, the co-founder and CEO of Liquid Instruments and a professor of physics at the Australian National University, to find out more.
Microsoft to drop Mail and Calendar apps and force users to switch to Outlook for Windows
Microsoft has been somewhat indecisive with regards to the Mail and Calendar apps for Windows 10 and Windows 11, changing the deadline for a switching to Outlook for Windows more than once.
But now the company has confirmed that it plans to go ahead with its plans to kill off Mail and Calendar -- and it has also revealed that users will be forcibly switched to Outlook for Windows. The timescale for the switch is still slightly hazy, but it is definitely coming... starting later this year.
Elon Musk kills Twitter with huge X rebrand and relaunch
In typically swift and spontaneous fashion, Elon Musk has effectively killed off Twitter after promising over the weekend to ditch the bird logo. The new X logo is in the process of rolling out, and X Corp CEO Linda Yaccarino says that "X will be the platform that can deliver, well….everything".
At the moment it is not clear whether the name X will be used to completely replace the Twitter moniker, but this is certainly what has been suggested. The logo that has been chosen is the same one that Musk hinted at on Sunday, and he tweeted a photo of the company headquarters with a large X projected onto the side.
DevOps platform engineering -- the next generation of DevOps
A decade ago, DevOps emerged as a cultural phenomenon, bringing developers and operations professionals together to break down silos. However, as extraordinary of a shift in IT this was, DevOps has quickly matured to the point where discussing it as a practice seems outdated.
Regardless, the transition from the original concept of DevOps to its current state signifies its triumph rather than its demise. In fact, from the ashes of DevOps rises the platform engineer, a new role specifically tailored for the modern era of DevOps. Under the umbrella of platform engineering, DevOps now operates with a dedicated budget, a team, and a suite of self-service tools that empower developers to directly manage operations.
Mageia 9 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is shaping the future of Linux
Today, the developers behind Mageia 9 unveil the first release candidate (RC1) of the operating system, marking a significant milestone since the beta 2 release in May. The journey from the beta stage has been nothing short of impressive, as it includes efforts to rectify stubborn issues, roll out vital security fixes, and keep everything updated.
Mageia 9's standout features make it a robust choice for Linux users. Its powerful core built around the Kernel 6.4.3, combined with glib 2.36 and gcc 12.3.0, gives this release candidate a solid foundation. The rpm 4.18.0 packaging system ensures smooth software management.
Twitter could be about to undergo a huge rebrand as Elon Musk signals a desire to drop the bird logo
Since Elon Musk's arrival at Twitter, it has been difficult to keep track of the fast-paced changes. The latest signals from the billionaire owner indicate that even more dramatic changes are afoot -- including ditching the Twitter brand and all bird-related imagery.
In a series of tweets, Musk said "soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds". Indicating that the change could happen very quickly indeed, he added: "If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make go live worldwide tomorrow".
When putting AI to work, remember: It's just a talented intern
Artificial intelligence (AI) models have been generating a lot of buzz as valuable tools for everything from cutting costs and improving revenues to how they can play an essential role in unified observability.
But for as much value as AI brings to the table, it’s important to remember that AI is the intern on your team. A brilliant intern, for sure -- smart, hard-working and quick as lightning -- but also a little too confident in its opinions, even when it’s completely wrong.
Why content federation represents the next evolution of the CMS
We live in a content economy. There are an estimated 200 million creators on the internet, and upwards of four billion social media users. If organizations want to tap into this burgeoning economy -- set to be worth over $24bn in the next four years -- they must expand their capabilities beyond serving customers basic text and images.
Consumers want connected digital experiences that draw from multiple content sources. However, many organizations risk being held back by their current CMS, as customization and integration challenges slow the creation of new or complex digital services at scale. The result? Innovation happens at the pace that back-end architects and developers want, not the speed the business demands. If organizations are to unlock full value from content, an alternative approach is needed. Enter content federation.
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