Navigating the Future of International Technology
Salesforce announced on Tuesday its agreement to acquire Tenyx, a firm specialising in AI-powered voice agents. The acquisition of Tenyx by Salesforce underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities and joining the race for AI talent. OUR TAKEThe acquisition of Tenyx by Salesforce underscores the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in driving innovation…
Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, Waymo, first began offering its self-driving ride-sharing service on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year. Waymo claims that driverless cars, which use computers to perform acceleration, braking, parking and lane changes, are actually safer than driving with a human behind the wheel. OUR TAKETaking Waymo as an example, it…
Virtual assistants can be both human and AI-driven, though the term often refers to software applications designed to perform tasks and assist users. Many modern virtual assistants incorporate artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing them to understand user commands, learn from interactions, and automate complex tasks. While human VAs provide emotional intelligence and personal touch, AI-driven VAs…
IT infrastructure 1. FDA authorizes first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of theAppleAirPods Pro headphones. (Reuters) 2. Google knew publishers would dislike ad tech change…
DPC working in conjunction with its EU/EEA peer regulators, investigated Google to regulate whether EU users’ personal data is processed in the development of its foundational AI model. After the Irish regulator filed a lawsuit, social media platform X agreed not to use personal data collected from EU users to train its AI systems. OUR…
Nvidia’s investment in Serve Robotics marks a significant milestone in the evolution of food delivery, combining cutting-edge AI with autonomous robotic technology to create a more efficient, sustainable, and flexible system. While this partnership brings numerous advantages such as cost efficiency and scalability, it also faces challenges like high initial costs and regulatory hurdles. OUR TAKELast…
California lawmakers have advanced a new artificial intelligence safety bill, SB 1047, which will soon be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for final approval. The bill, which mandates stringent safety testing and compliance measures for AI models, has drawn mixed reactions from tech companies and lawmakers, with some expressing concerns about its potential impact on…
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to award $50 million to HP to modernise and expand its facility in Oregon, enhancing semiconductor technologies crucial for life sciences and AI applications. This funding is part of a broader effort to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and support critical research and innovation in the life sciences sector. OUR TAKEThe U.S….
Apple’s autumn event on 9 September is expected to unveil new iPhones and AI-driven updates amid a global sales slowdown. The company is facing increased competition from Samsung and Google, making this product launch crucial to its future. OUR TAKEApple will hold its autumn event on 9 September at its headquarters in Cupertino, where it…
Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, evaluating, treating, and reporting on security vulnerabilities in systems and the software. Implementing the four stages of vulnerability management is crucial for organisations to strengthen cybersecurity defences. Vulnerability management is more than just a checklist of tasks; it’s a commitment to ongoing vigilance and improvement. As cyberthreats become…