Wed.Jul 24, 2024

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OpenAI touts new approach to AI safety after troubling executive transfer

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OpenAI announced on Wednesday a new approach to AI development, one that it said “aligns models to behave safely without extensive human data collection,” although some have raised concerns about AI interacting with AI. The move coincided with an announcement to address questions about safety priorities, following the reassignment of a key safety executive.

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35 Fast & Effective Online Reputation Repair Tactics in 2024

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Is your online reputation holding you back? Are negative search results, harsh reviews, or social media smears overshadowing your achievements and causing real-world damage? You’re not alone. A damaged online image can have serious consequences. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be permanent. There are proven strategies you can implement right now to take back control, rebuild trust, and restore your online reputation.

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Alphabet quarterly cloud revenues surpass $10B for first time

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Alphabet, the parent of Google, had solid results in its second quarter, with revenues of US$85 billion, driven by Search, as well as Cloud, which the company said exceeded US$10 billion in quarterly revenues for the first time. Despite surpassing expected earnings, Reuters reported today that Alphabet stock shed 5.08% by late afternoon, despite “a second-quarter earnings beat, as investors focused on an advertising growth slowdown and the company flagged high capital expenses for the year.

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Domo Releases ‘Data Never Sleeps: AI Edition’ Infographic

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Domo has unveiled a special edition of its popular Data Never Sleeps (DNS) infographic, focused on the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). An extension of Domo’s award-winning annual DNS report, this AI Edition provides a deeper dive into the immense amount of AI data generated every minute and the impact this brings into our everyday lives.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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CrowdStrike blames testing shortcomings for Windows meltdown

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CrowdStrike has blamed a hole in its testing software for the release of a defective content update that hobbled millions of Windows computers worldwide on Friday, July 19. The hole caused CrowdStrike’s Content Validator tool to miss a flaw in an update for the security vendor’s Falcon Sensor endpoint protection technology, causing Windows machines that received the update to crash with the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) before forcing them into a repetitive boot-loop that left them unus

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SAP restructuring to impact more jobs than expected

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SAP’s restructuring is having a greater impact on the workforce than originally expected. At the beginning of the year, the German software company estimated 8,000 jobs would be impacted , but according to a recent announcement, between 9,000 and 10,000 SAP jobs could be affected by the measures. SAP officials emphasize that this is a restructuring program, avoiding terms such as layoffs and job cuts.

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From Complexity to Clarity: GenAI Decodes Clinical Trial Data

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As AI matures and becomes more integrated into clinical trial operations, generative AI (GenAI) technology is ushering in a new era for clinical research and drug development, redefining the clinical trial landscape and offering a quantum leap in efficiency and precision. This innovative technology streamlines every phase, transforming traditionally time-consuming processes into swift, automated workflows. […] The post From Complexity to Clarity: GenAI Decodes Clinical Trial Data appeared

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Giving hope to the hungry with a more sustainable approach

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If you’ve ever volunteered to help in a crisis, then you know how beneficial your support can be to the welfare of others and how important a smooth operation is to the mission’s success. Essen für Alle , based in Switzerland, is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that relies solely on volunteers’ time, talent, and generosity to assist people in need, regardless of their residency or financial status.

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Here’s what’s new with Contify – July 2024

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Discover the latest features and enhancements in Contify’s products, along with marketing updates and announcements for July 2024.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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Exploration to elimination: CIO road map for adaptive technology portfolios

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, agility is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a business imperative. Yet, according to IDC’s March 2024 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, Wave 3 , 60% of organizations consider their digital infrastructure spending poorly aligned with expected business results. This stark reality underscores a critical challenge facing CIOs: building and maintaining a technology portfolio that’s not just cutting-edge but also delivers tangible value.

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Media Update: Netflix’s Ad Push, Reddit’s Sports Expansion, and Apple’s New Ad Ventures

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Paid Media Updates Media Update: Netflix's Ad Push, Reddit's Sports Expansion, and Apple’s New Ad Ventures By Tinuiti Innovation & Growth Team Jul 24 2024 Key Highlights:  TV & Audio : Netflix and its competitors are leaning in on an ad-supported vision for streaming, looking for “stickier” viewers to court more ad dollars.

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TreeHouse Foods’ new enterprise IT strategy drives supply chain success

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Why is TreeHouse Foods moving from a holding company model into an enterprise model? We’re one of the largest private label companies in North America with 17 different categories of snacks and beverages, and this is a great time to be in the private label business. With the high price of groceries an ongoing concern, people are constantly looking to stretch their dollars.

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Los CIO deben tener cuidado con el ‘lavado de cara’ de la IA

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La industria TI tiene una larga historia de proveedores que exageran la funcionalidad de sus productos; sin duda, esto también está sucediendo al dar bombo y platillo a la inteligencia artificial (IA). Ahora, incluso, las empresas usuarias parecen estar exagerando sus capacidades de IA, lo que podría provocarles grandes quebraderos de cabeza. Los responsables de TI de las organizaciones que se plantean la IA están sometidos a una gran presión -por parte de los consejos de administración, otros e

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Getting specific with GenAI: How to fine-tune large language models for highly specialized functions

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Large language models (LLMs) are hard to beat when it comes to instantly parsing reams of publicly available data to generate responses to general knowledge queries. Things get quite a bit more complicated, however, when those models – which were designed and trained based on information that is broadly accessible via the internet – are applied to complex, industry-specific use cases.

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I CIO di oggi sono più che mai sotto pressione (ed è una cosa del tutto positiva)

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I leader digitali moderni devono scalare una curva di responsabilità sempre più ripida. I CIO di successo accettano questa sfida e collaborano con i loro colleghi delle altre posizioni dirigenziali per trasformare l'azienda.

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Be honest: Are your company values and AI aligned?

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In 2003, Oxford University professor Nick Bostrom asked what happens if you ask a smart AI to make as many paperclips as possible. Say, a paperclip manufacturing CEO deployed an AI with no guardrails, checks, or balances, and asked it to apply its superintelligence to the paperclip problem. According to Bostrom, the AI starts transforming first all of earth, and then increasing portions of space, into paperclip manufacturing facilities.

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