A group of current and former employees from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic recently penned a letter on June 4 requesting whistleblower protections, increased dialogue about risks, and a culture of open criticism within major generative AI companies. The letter, known as the Right to Warn, sheds light on the inner workings of these high-profile […]
Magnetic tape storage has a rich history as a primary way to store computer data from the 1960s to the 1980s. Although tape is now mostly associated with backup, long-term storage, and archiving, it offers much more potential than commonly recognized. Recent advancements in capacity and performance have expanded the range of applications for tape, […]
Cisco recently announced a new full-stack observability product, the Unified Observability Experience, as part of their acquisition of Splunk. This product makes it easy for customers to connect AppDynamics and Splunk Platform, offering new features such as single sign-on credentials and context-aware deep linking. The Unified Observability Experience will be available in the third quarter […]
Richard Wazacz, a tech-savvy chief executive with a strong background in digital businesses, took on the role of leading Travelex in June 2022 amidst the company’s transformation in the post-Covid era. His interest in utilizing technology to drive organizational growth and customer solutions was evident at the Mesh-AI Data & AI Symposium where he discussed […]
During Cisco Live on June 4, Cisco revealed plans to invest $1 billion in AI and introduce a new networking solution in collaboration with NVIDIA. The event, taking place between June 2 and 6 in Las Vegas, focuses on addressing enterprise demands for AI, enhanced visibility, and security. The partnership between Cisco and NVIDIA has […]
Several university, charity, and police websites intended to help individuals seeking assistance for issues like sexual abuse, addiction, or mental health are inadvertently gathering and sharing sensitive data with advertisers. This occurs due to tracking tools such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics embedded on these sites, allowing advertisers like Google and Meta to access […]
Data quality refers to the reliability, accuracy, consistency, and validity of data. Measuring data quality ensures that the data is trustworthy and suitable for its intended purpose, whether it be for analysis, decision-making, or other uses. High-quality data is dependable, error-free, and accurately represents work processes, while low-quality data may be outdated and contain inaccuracies, […]
Recent data breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander seem to be linked to unsecured accounts with Snowflake, a cloud data management platform. Ticketmaster confirmed a breach that exposed personal details of over 550 million customers, while Santander has seen data stolen from customers and employees. The cyber criminals behind the breaches, known as ShinyHunters, are demanding […]
The European Commission has announced the establishment of a new AI Office to oversee the deployment of general purpose models and the AI Act in the E.U. The office will consist of five units covering various areas, including regulation, innovation, and AI for Societal Good. The purpose of general purpose models is to provide foundational […]
A multinational police coalition, led by the European Union’s justice and police agencies, has launched a major operation against malware droppers dubbed «Operation Endgame.» This initiative aims to combat large-scale malware deployments by targeting droppers and loaders. Over the course of the operation, which took place from May 27 to May 29, four individuals were arrested, more than 100 servers were seized, and control of over 2,000 domains was taken. The arrests occurred in Ukraine and Armenia, with servers being disrupted in various countries including Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, and the U.S. Law enforcement agencies in France, Germany, and the Netherlands […]