Computerworld.com reported that “The funds will be used for the development of four ‘gigafactories’ with 100,000 state-of-the-art chips, among other projects.” The February 11, 2025 article entitled “EU seeks to invest €200 billion in AI” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3822129/europe-to-mobilize-200-billion-euros-to-gain-competitiveness-in-artificial-intelligence.html)  included these comments:

The European Commission announced the mobilization of €200 billion…

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CIO.com reported that “CIOs constantly speak about the need to drop the technical jargon and talk “the language of business.” Yet, they don’t except business to do the same.” The February 10, 2025 article entitled “15 most misused buzzwords in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/191262/most-misused-buzzwords-in-information-technology.html?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=cio&utm_source=browseralert) included these 15 misused buzzwords:

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MSSPAlert.com reported that “A chief technology officer (CTO) must answer several critical questions before choosing the right managed security services provider (MSSP) for your organization. Get it wrong and you could open the door to a threat actor, damage your operations, negatively impact income and business reputation, and introduce risks…

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SCWorld.com reported that “Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed the use of Google’s Gemini AI tools by more than 40 state-sponsored advanced persistent threat actors (APTs) from Iran, China, North Korea, Russia and at least 16 other countries.” February 3, 2025 article entitled “Google reveals Gemini AI use by more…

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Computerworld.com reported “Data protection authorities in Europe imposed fines amounting to €1.2 billion last year according to the seventh edition of commercial law firm DLA Piper’s GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey.  For the period since January 28, 2024, this represents a decrease of 33 percent compared to the…

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SCWorld.com reported that “What we know for sure: DeepSeek has developed a highly effective AI model and people are flocking to try it out. Further details will surely come out in time, but for now, we are left with our own speculation.”  The January 30, 2025 article entitled ” Three…

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CIO.com reported that “To minimize disappointment, technologists need to set the expectations of business leaders. At the same time, they need to evangelize on the value of new technology. “The CIO has to be an evangelist, educator, and realist all at the same time,” says Sidney Fernandes [CIO of University…

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NewsWires.com reported that “The Global Generative AI in Telecom Market is on a remarkable growth trajectory, expected to expand from USD 298.0 million in 2023 to USD 18,364.8 million by 2033, at an impressive CAGR of 51% during the forecast period. Several factors are contributing to this rapid growth.”  The…

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Computerworld.com reported that “Apple recently had to disable AI-generated news summaries in its News app in iOS 18.3. You can guess why: the AI-driven Notification Summaries for the news and entertainment categories in the app occasionally hallucinated, lied, and spread misinformation.”  The January 22, 2025 article entitled “ Apple is…

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CIO.com reported that “In the ever-changing landscape of digital threats, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a formidable ally and a dangerous adversary. As we navigate the complexities of our interconnected world, it’s becoming increasingly clear that AI is not just a tool, but a force that’s reshaping the…

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