I was on a call with Broadcom last week. A representative from a bank was also on the call and talked about how their use of a mainframe computer was connected to their commitment to security, reliability, and availability for their customers. In an earlier IBM call with some banks, they all indicated that their use of the mainframe helped them make better decisions, as well. These conversations … [Read more...]
Could Bartenders Close the Growing Tech Skills Gap in Cybersecurity?
Despite recent high-profile tech industry layoffs, demand for cybersecurity professionals remains high yet unfilled. With so many tech industry workers looking for their next job, why aren’t these displaced workers being recruited? The answer might be found by better matching less likely candidates to retrain as cybersecurity techs. Demand for cyber workers grew by 25% in 2022, and much commentary … [Read more...]
Study Finds EV Battery Replacement Rare, Most Covered by Warranty
Battery replacements in electric cars are rare, and most replacements occur during the life of the vehicle’s warranty, concluded a recent study by Recurrent Motors, a provider of battery health reports and range projections for used electric cars. Based on a sample of 15,000 cars, Recurrent researcher Liz Najman found that only 225 cars (1.5%) had their batteries replaced outside of battery … [Read more...]
Clickbait News Sites Turn to AI for Content
A new generation of clickbait websites populated with content written by AI software is on the way, according to a report released Monday by researchers at NewsGuard, a provider of news and information website ratings. The report identified 49 websites in seven languages that appear to be entirely or mostly generated by artificial intelligence language models designed to mimic human … [Read more...]
EV Lessons Learned From 4 Years as a Jaguar I-Pace Owner
Last week I said goodbye to my 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric car, and it is with mixed emotions I write this column as a result. On the positive side, I enjoyed this car more than any other car I’ve driven, and I’ve driven many cars, including exotics. But the death of my I-Pace showcases several ongoing problems with electric vehicles that still exist today. While this ended well for me, thanks … [Read more...]
Researchers Instantly Crack Simple Passwords With AI
For years the security industry has stressed the importance of strong passwords. Some recent research from Home Security Heroes starkly shows the value of that advice. Using artificial intelligence, the crew at the home security information and reviews website cracked passwords in the four- to seven-character range either instantly or in a matter of minutes — even when the passwords contained a … [Read more...]
Social Media Fueled the Run on Silicon Valley Bank: Study
Social media fueled the bank run on the Silicon Valley Bank, a run that sent shock waves throughout the U.S. banking industry, according to a 53-page report released last week by a group of university professors. In their study, the boffins used Twitter data to show that the failure of SVB was preceded by a large spike of public communication on Twitter by apparent depositors who used the forum to … [Read more...]
Infineon’s New SEMPER X1 Tackles EV, Smart Car Latency Challenges
Infineon Technologies last week introduced the automotive industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to support the development of new E/E (electrical and electronic) systems for semi-autonomous vehicles. Safe, dependable, and real-time code execution, which is essential for automotive zone and domain control, is provided by the Infineon SEMPER X1 LPDDR Flash solution. According to Infineon, the device … [Read more...]
3 Big Generative AI Problems Yet To Be Addressed
Adopting generative AI into technology is potentially more significant than when the internet was introduced. It is disrupting most creative efforts and isn’t near as capable as it will be by the end of the decade. Gen AI will force us to rethink how we communicate, how we collaborate, how we create, how we solve problems, how we govern, and even how and whether we travel — and that is far from an … [Read more...]
Generative AI Is Here: Forrester Offers Tech Execs Tips on Next Steps
Tech execs looking to get the most value for their organizations from generative AI need to understand the basics of the technology, according to a report released Tuesday by Forrester Research. “The tech world has been disappointed by several recent bubbles promising much but delivering no real value, but generative AI is already improving content creation, software development, and knowledge … [Read more...]
Your First Digital Twin Assistant and the Future of Video Entertainment
The speed at which AI seems to be advancing is unbelievable. Before the end of last year, most of us thought that AI wouldn’t be individually useful for a few years yet. Then ChatGPT hit, backed by GPT-3 technology, followed quickly by GPT-4, and suddenly, we are surrounded by artificial intelligence that can improve our productivity. One of the most interesting is the video synthesis AI model by … [Read more...]
Leverage the Power of Data To Monitor Home Energy Efficiency
Smart home gadgets do more than simply turn your lights on and off or play your favorite music when you wake up. They can also help you save energy by telling you how much power you’re consuming and how you’re consuming it. Smart home devices can give you the information you need to make wise choices to save energy and money. Everyone is feeling the pinch of rising energy costs. According to one … [Read more...]
Gen AI and AR/VR: Unintended Consequences, Unproven Mainstream Appeal
Over the past few months, I’ve been reading with increasing fascination the tech segment’s obsession with high-profile apps like ChatGPT, the poster child of generative AI apps that have burst on the scene. In my more than 25 years in technology, I’ve never seen anything attract the attention of a new capability like Gen AI. More intriguing is not merely the obsession but the fact that many … [Read more...]
The AI Revolution Is at a Tipping Point
Some technology insiders want to pause the continued development of artificial intelligence systems before machine learning neurological pathways run afoul of their human creators’ use intentions. Other computer experts argue that missteps are inevitable and that development must continue. More than 1,000 techs and AI luminaries recently signed a petition for the computing industry to take a … [Read more...]
C-3PO Style Humanoid Robots Thrive From Surge in AI Development
A collateral beneficiary of the feverish pace of generative artificial intelligence development appears to be the humanoid robot. A Norwegian company called 1X Technologies, formerly Halodi Robotics, which describes itself as a manufacturer and inventor of androids, recently attracted $23.5 million in a round of funding led by the OpenAI Startup Fund — the same OpenAI that got the AI snowball … [Read more...]
FBI Issues Warning About ‘Juice Jacking’ at Public USB Charging Stations
The FBI’s Denver office is cautioning consumers about using free public charging stations, saying bad actors can use the USB ports at the juice stops to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. “Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead,” the agency recommended in a recent tweet. “Juice jacking” has been around for a decade, although no one knows how … [Read more...]
To Combat Generative AI Email Threats, Fight Fire With Fire
Human brain power is no match for hackers emboldened with artificial intelligence-powered digital smash-and-grab attacks using email deceptions. Consequently, cybersecurity defenses must be guided by AI solutions that know hackers’ strategies better than they do. This approach of fighting AI with better AI surfaced as an ideal strategy in research conducted in March by cyber firm Darktrace to … [Read more...]
Nvidia and the Future of Everything Everywhere
I’m still working through the material from Nvidia’s GTC conference last month, and two announcements that didn’t get much coverage jumped out at me. One was how Nvidia’s AI achieved a world record in route optimization. The other was creating the third-generation OVX computing system that is the foundation for the industrial metaverse. Taken together, they will help to automate everything around … [Read more...]
Top Salary for Cybercriminals Can Exceed $1M
If crime doesn’t pay, some cybercriminals wouldn’t know it. A top team member in a cybercrime outfit like Conti can make an estimated US$1.1 million a year, according to a report released Monday by Trend Micro. Since cybercrime groups don’t file reports with the SEC, the salary earned by a top money maker in a large criminal enterprise like Conti represents a best guess by Trend Micro based on … [Read more...]
HP Affirms ‘Better Together’ at Its Amplify Event
HP last week, at its Amplify Partner Conference in Chicago, unveiled several new laptops with a focus on productivity, along with a few peripherals, including printers and genuinely wireless headphones. However, the Amplify event was not only about new products. There was an emphasis on HP’s environmental commitment and the company’s position that 80% of employees prefer to spend some time in the … [Read more...]
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