Zoom extends AI Companion as it hits million meetings milestone for summaries

Just weeks after announcing that it was looking to transcend the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and help improve collaboration and productivity through the launch of a generative AI (GenAI)-powered assistant, Zoom Video Communications has revealed that its AI Companion has reached a milestone. Less than two months after its introduction, more than 125,000 accounts … Leer más

Biden’s AI plans focus on US workers’ protection

US president Joe Biden has set out the country’s strategy for artificial intelligence (AI), balancing responsible innovation with safety and security. The White House said the Executive Order aims to ensure the US establishes new standards for AI safety and security, protects Americans’ privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, … Leer más

Apple Watch Series 9 Review: Small Steps Forward

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Really bright screen Some combinations are carbon neutral Excellent fitness and health tracking Cons Hardly any new features Not much evidence of the more powerful processor No support for Android phones Our Verdict It may not be magical, but Apple’s Watch Series 9 is still one of the best … Leer más

How much is enough to support those who maintain open source?

The research and development team at Spotify has nominated four open source projects to receive a share of its annual €100,000 FOSS (Free and Open Source) Fund.  Tyson Singer, Spotify’s head of technology and platforms, said: “The recipients are all independent projects that are meaningful to Spotify’s tech stack and the work we do.” Along … Leer más

Reported major cyberattacks are falling – but watch out for the massive threats posed by gen AI

One of the most surprising findings from this year’s Nash Squared Digital Leadership Report is that the number of major cyberattacks reported is falling. In its 25th year of publication, the report found that across more than 2,100 technology/digital leaders surveyed globally, the proportion experiencing a major cyberattack in the last two years has fallen … Leer más

Everdome unveils Spaces metaverse-as-a-service platform

In a move that the Dubai-based metaverse project says will usher in a new era of metaverse accessibility, Everdome has launched the Spaces metaverse-as-a-service (MaaS) product line with the aim of making the metaverse more accessible for all. Spaces is designed to allow users without deep technical knowledge to quickly produce metaverse experiences that can … Leer más