In 2022, leaders in the U.S. military technology and cybersecurity community said that they considered 2023 to be the “reset year” for quantum computing. They estimated the time it will take to make systems quantum-safe will match the time that the first quantum computers that threaten their security will become available: both around four to six years. It is vital that industry leaders…
Generative AI: A pragmatic blueprint for data security
September 10, 2023
The rapid rise of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI has presented new challenges for security teams everywhere. In creating new ways for data to be accessed, gen AI doesn’t fit traditional security paradigms focused on preventing data from going to people who…
As regulators talk tough, tackling AI bias has never been more urgent
September 10, 2023
The rise of powerful generative AI tools like ChatGPT has been described as this generation’s “iPhone moment.” In March, the OpenAI website, which lets visitors try ChatGPT, reportedly reached 847 million unique monthly visitors. Amid this explosion of popularity, the…
McKinsey partners with Salesforce to offer speedy AI adoption plans for enterprises
September 9, 2023
Global consulting agency McKinsey & Company and enterprise software provider Salesforce are teaming up to help businesses in the sectors of sales, marketing, commerce, and service speed up their adoption of generative AI.
The collaboration is designed to merge Salesforce’s popular customer relationship management (CRM) software, including its intelligent Einstein applications and Data Cloud…
Hiber unveils generative AI for 3D world creation
September 9, 2023
Hiber announced an upgrade of its 3D world creation tools with the integration of generative AI that makes it a lot easier to build worlds.
This milestone was unveiled during the recent Google Cloud Next event in San Francisco, showcasing the result of a collaboration…
Why the latest $1 billion AI startup doesn’t want to beat OpenAI
September 9, 2023
Imbue, formerly known as Generally Intelligent, may now be enjoying a $1 billion valuation — and unicorn status — after this week’s funding round of $200 million led by Astera Institute, NVIDIA, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, Notion co-founder Simon Last, and other investors.
Visa’s report makes a case for outsmarting payment fraud with AI now
September 8, 2023
Payment fraud soared to record levels in early 2023, and in response, e-commerce, retailing, and mass merchants rely more on AI-based fraud prevention systems to outsmart attackers.
Visa’s Biannual Threats Report published today found that nearly 460 ransomware attacks worldwide happened in March 2023 alone, a staggering 91% increase over February, and 62% higher compared to the same period in…
SAP acquires LeanIX to focus on AI-assisted IT modernization
September 8, 2023
ERP leader SAP today announced the decision to acquire LeanIX, a German startup that provides enterprises with a clear picture of their entire software usage, covering everything from what they’ve bought, licensed, and built, to what they plan to add in the future.
While…
Opera GX browser adds Aria AI to improve gamer experience
September 8, 2023
Opera GX, the web browser tailored for gamers, wants to revolutionize the browsing experience with the introduction of Aria, a sophisticated browser AI designed to assist users with a wide range of tasks.
Powered by Opera‘s proprietary Composer architecture, Aria goes…
Instacart, with IPO imminent, announces series of AI-powered upgrades to store platform, carts
September 8, 2023
Instacart may have an IPO coming this month — reports say the company is considering pricing its listing Sept. 19, with trading starting the following day — but it getting some AI-heavy product announcements out of the way first.
Today, the company announced several major updates to its Instacart Storefront platform, which powers ecommerce storefronts for more than 550 retail brands…
