How the world can tackle the power demands of artificial intelligence

How the world can tackle the power demands of artificial intelligence

The world must reshape its technology infrastructure to ensure artificial intelligence makes good on its potential as a transformative moment in digital innovation. New technologies, such as generative AI, need huge amounts of processing power that will put electricity grids under tremendous stress and raise sustainability questions. But pioneering technologists are working on a potential game changer that goes some way to address these issues: photonics. John Gallant, CIO.com’s Enterprise Consulting Director and Vito Mabrucco,…

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The power of unified data storage with generative AI

The power of unified data storage with generative AI

The promise of generative AI (genAI) is undeniable, but the volume and complexity of the data involved pose significant challenges. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on predefined rules and datasets, genAI algorithms, such as generative adversarial networks (GANs) and transformers, can learn and generate new data from scratch. Training these models requires high-quality, diverse data to produce accurate, coherent, and contextually relevant output. The more comprehensive the training data, the better the model will…

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The 100+ best Walmart holiday deals you can buy now

The 100+ best Walmart holiday deals you can buy now

The holidays are almost here, and if you’re looking for great gifts that come in under budget, you’ll want to check out Walmart‘s holiday sale. Right now, you can find great deals on everything from laptops to TVs to gadgets from brands like Apple, Dyson, Samsung, Keurig, Ninja, and more.  Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still live ZDNET’s expert reviewers have rounded up the best Walmart holiday deals and organized them below by category to…

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This smart home accessory made the biggest difference in my kitchen decor

This smart home accessory made the biggest difference in my kitchen decor

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Cync Reveal HD+ Undercabinet lights by GE Lighting are available in 3-inch pucks at $85 for a 3-pack and 12-, 18-, and 24-inch bars starting at $60. They’re easy to install, with plug-in and hardwired installation options, and work reliably with third-party voice integrations. While I didn’t have issues with the puck lights, the light bar often disconnects from Wi-Fi, staying on all night instead of following the preset schedule. Because…

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This E Ink tablet has a color display that revitalized my love for drawing – and the stylus comes bundled

This E Ink tablet has a color display that revitalized my love for drawing – and the stylus comes bundled

Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C is a color e-ink tablet designed with productivity in mind for $500.  The device comes loaded with templates and helpful features while offering an impressive pen-to-paper experience.  However, it’s a little lacking in video or web browsing, and the library of e-books is not very extensive.   As a writer, it’s always a concern when you fall into a productivity or creativity slump….

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Why Secure Networks are the key to a Successful AI-Powered Factory

Why Secure Networks are the key to a Successful AI-Powered Factory

Cisco Blogs / Manufacturing / Why Secure Networks are the key to a Successful AI-Powered Factory AiOps plays a major role in the uptime and innovation of a manufacturer. I recently recorded a webinar delving into how manufacturers can enhance their speed, precision, process optimization and cybersecurity using AI-native IT solutions. The discussion offered valuable insights into the future and best practices of AI in the manufacturing industry. In this session, Paul Didier and I…

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OpenAI introduces the new ChatGPT Pro $200-per-month plan. Here's what you get

OpenAI introduces the new ChatGPT Pro 0-per-month plan. Here's what you get

ChatGPT When ChatGPT launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was in such high demand that OpenAI soon after introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus for superusers to be guaranteed access. As the chatbot continues to grow in popularity, the company is introducing yet another premium tier for its most top-tier users — at 10 times the cost.  On Thursday, during its first live stream of the ’12 days of OpenAI’, a holiday-themed campaign…

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Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is my pick

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is my pick

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini 2 works with Alexa but not Google Home, Matter, or other smart home systems. If…

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UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Security Chief

UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Security Chief

In his first speech on Tuesday, the new head of the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre warned that the country’s cyber risks are “widely underestimated.” Richard Horne, who took the position in October, says that hostile activity has “increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity,” largely from foreign actors in Russia and China. He highlighted the ransomware attacks on the British Library and pathology company Synnovis, which disrupted the NHS, illustrating a dependence on technology for…

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This Acer laptop is unexpectedly one of the best work machines I've tested – and it's relatively affordable

This Acer laptop is unexpectedly one of the best work machines I've tested – and it's relatively affordable

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acer Swift 14 AI starts at $1,199, and comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor makes this system a reliable and efficient work machine. You’ll just have to settle with some questionable design choices, like the glowing AI indicator. more buying choices I think about the new Acer Swift 14 AI a little more than I probably should. For a laptop that hovers…

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