UK AI Copyright Rules May Backfire, Causing Biased Models & Low Creator Returns

Three policy experts explain why they think anything less than a complete text and data mining exemption in UK copyright law will result in ineffective AI models and hamper innovation in the country. Continue reading UK AI Copyright Rules May Backfire, Causing Biased Models & Low Creator Returns

Gartner’s 12 Emerging Tech Disruptors & Why ‘Technology Leaders Must Take Action Now’

A Gartner distinguished VP analyst offers TechRepublic readers advice about which early-stage technologies that will define the future of business systems to prioritize. Continue reading Gartner’s 12 Emerging Tech Disruptors & Why ‘Technology Leaders Must Take Action Now’

OpenAI Agents Now Support Rival Anthropic’s Protocol, Making Data Access ‘Simpler, More Reliable’

Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol is effectively a universal language that can be used to develop two-way connections between a wide range of AI models and third-party data sources. Continue reading OpenAI Agents Now Support Rival Anthropic’s Protocol, Making Data Access ‘Simpler, More Reliable’

Want to Build AI Agents? Anthropic and Databricks Can Help – For a Price

The business prospect: making it easier for companies to build their own AI agents. The context: Even the most successful AI companies are still working on how to generate revenue that justifies investments. Continue reading Want to Build AI Agents? Anthropic and Databricks Can Help – For a Price

Medusa Ransomware Strikes 300+ Targets: FBI & CISA Urge Immediate Action to #StopRansomware

Medusa ransomware now operates as a RaaS model, recruiting affiliates from criminal forums to launch attacks, encrypt data, and extort victims worldwide. Continue reading Medusa Ransomware Strikes 300+ Targets: FBI & CISA Urge Immediate Action to #StopRansomware

Amazon’s Controversial Change to Echo’s Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon

Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities. Continue reading Amazon’s Controversial Change to Echo’s Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon

Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?

Cisco’s training through its Networking Academy will help “build a resilient and skilled workforce ready to meet Europe’s digital transformation and AI objectives.” Continue reading Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?