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October 27, 2023

White House to issue AI rules for federal employees

President Biden is expected to announce new rules requiring government agencies to more fully assess AI tools to ensure they're safe and don't expose sensitive information. The government is also expected to loosen immigration policies for tech-savvy workers. Read more ▶

Image: Sponsored by Dell Technologies and Intel®: 3 hard truths about GenAI’s large language models

Sponsored by Dell Technologies and Intel®: 3 hard truths about GenAI’s large language models

Enterprises need to have an honest, eyes-wide-open perspective about generative AI models and how to mitigate their downside before they can realize their full potential. Here’s why and how.

AI and cloud growth fuel first quarter revenue boost for Microsoft

Microsoft’s all-in approach to AI appears to pay off as the tech giant posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024 financial year.

Cisco unveils new AI strategy for its Webex videoconference platform

Cisco is set to roll out a host of new AI-powered capabilities for Webex, including an AI assistant and AI Codec solution.

Image: Intel's PC stranglehold could face serious challenge from Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm

Intel's PC stranglehold could face serious challenge from Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm

Nvidia and AMD have reportedly been developing Arm-based CPUs that would run Microsoft’s Windows, while Qualcomm debuts superfast Snapdragon X Elite chips.

Google Cloud fails to cash in on generative AI

As enterprises optimize their cloud spending, Google Cloud has registered its slowest growth in three years.

Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event casts shade over Qualcomm

Apple’s ‘scary’ Halloween spell will cast a dark shadow across Qualcomm’s summit in Hawaii this week.

Android’s new biometric spec for 'strong security' is anything but

When Google rolled out its latest biometrics specs for Android devices, its top-level 'strong security' option allowed “a spoof and imposter acceptance rate not higher than 7%.” Most biometrics specialists argue that's much too high; a target of 1% is far more realistic.

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