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December 17, 2024
Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks
The new small language model prioritizes efficiency and reasoning capabilities, leveraging Microsoft's focus on responsible AI development.
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Googleâs Agentspace will put AI agents in the hands of workers
Google is the latest software vendor to reveal plans for AI agents that promise to automate a wide range of tasks and enhance enterprise search. NotebookLM â Googleâs âvirtual research assistantâ â is also embedded in the app.
Scale AI sued by former worker alleging unlawful business practices
âScale AI is the sordid underbelly propping up the generative AI industry,â says a lawsuit accusing the company of exploiting the workers to whom it outsources processing of AI training data.
For Decemberâs Patch Tuesday, 74 updates and a zero-day fix for Windows
Microsoft this month released patches for Windows, Office and Edge â but none for Microsoft Exchange Server or SQL server.
Microsoft: No support or updates for Windows 11 PCs without minimum hardware requirements
Ignoring those minimum requirements, such as TPM 2.0, could lead to woe, the company says.
NotebookLM Plus is now available to Google Workspace customers
A premium version of the companyâs âpersonalized research assistantâ is available to Google Workspace customers that pay for the $20 or $30 per-user per-month Gemini for Workspace add-on.
Apple updates MDM tools for new Apple Intelligence features
The business-focused improvements show the company's commitment to these markets.
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