MSSPAlert.com reported that “The cyberthreat landscape continued to expand and accelerate in 2024, keeping MSSPs busy, as bad actors expanded their arsenals – in particular, their embrace of generative AI – and tactics, including their growing use of cybercrime-as-a-service, which gave criminals new revenue streams and lesser-skilled hackers easy access
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CIO.com reported that “Seventy percent of those IT pros spend one to four hours a day remediating data issues, while 14% spend more than four hours each day, according to the survey.” The December 12, 2024 article entitled ” AI data readiness: C-suite fantasy, big IT problem” (https://www.cio.com/article/3622834/ai-data-readiness-c-suite-fantasy-big-it-problem.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers)
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DHS issued a report that it “…has a longstanding commitment to responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that we employ to advance our missions, including combatting fentanyl trafficking, strengthening supply chain security, countering child sexual exploitation, and protecting critical infrastructure. We are building on that commitment by publishing an
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Darkreading.com reported that “Today, however, many in security are simply “professionals” who found a well-paying job but lack that hacker spirit. They’re not driven by a love of the challenge or a hunger to learn. They may take the occasional course or learn a few technical tricks — but often
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Networkworld.com reported that “IBM researchers are developing optical chips that are expected to significantly speed connectivity in data center systems, enabling better performance and lower energy costs for customers that need to build and support AI applications.” The December 9, 2024 article entitled “IBM optical chip prototype aims to speed
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Computerworld.com reported that “Though the technology will likely lead to new jobs, they may not benefit those who lost work due to automation.” The December 4, 2024 article entitled “OECD: GenAI is affecting jobs previously thought safe from automation” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3617281/oecd-genai-is-affecting-jobs-previously-thought-safe-from-automation.html) included these comments:
According to a new report
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InfoWorld.com reported that “Even as Meta touts its Llama model, the company is incorporating OpenAI’s GPT-4 to enhance internal tools and philanthropic ventures. Mark Zuckerberg has consistently championed Meta’s Llama AI model as a leader in generative AI technology, positioning it as a strong competitor to OpenAI and Google. However
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CIO.com reported that “Artificial intelligence continues to dominate technology discussions, as executives — and workers at all levels — seek ways to use AI to make work easier, faster, and ultimately more profitable.” The December 2, 2024 article entitled “15 most underhyped technologies in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/1246992/6-most-underhyped-technologies-in-it-plus-one-thats-not-dead-yet.html ) include the
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