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Issarawat Tattong/Getty Images Prudential is turning to generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to verify medical insurance claims in an effort to speed up processes.   The insurance company announced, in a statement on Thursday that the move also aims to cut the risk of errors caused by manual data entry. Prudential will tap Google’s MedLM family of large language models that have been trained for healthcare use cases. Google unveiled the model last December, which evolved from…

Apple Think you can hack your way into an Apple server? If so, you could score as much as $1 million courtesy of a new bug bounty. On Thursday, Apple revealed a challenge to test the security of the servers that will play a major role in its Apple Intelligence service. As Apple preps for the official launch of its AI-powered service next week, the company is naturally focused on security. Though much of the processing…

Virtual private networks (VPNs) can be helpful for gamers. While most VPNs don’t promote themselves as gamer-first solutions, the best VPNs don’t impact your gaming sessions and offer a host of benefits for an affordable price, including rapid server speeds, location options, streaming support, and the ability to mask your IP address and improve your security. Also: The best VPNs for iPhone and iPad: Expert tested The best gaming VPNs will offer enhanced security without lag or…

Google Google Photos has added several artificial intelligence (AI)-powered editing features over the last few months, and now it’s making sure people use that power responsibly. In a blog post this week, Google announced it will add a note to photos people edited with AI tools such as Zoom Enhance, Magic Eraser, and Magic Editor. “As we bring these tools to more people,” Google wrote in a blogpost, “we recognize the importance of doing so responsibly…

You may worry about your online security, but dread adding another subscription to your monthly budget with a virtual private network (VPN). Sure, there are free VPNs, but they often come with speed and bandwidth limitations. It can also be unclear how some free VPN vendors make their money and whether your data is being mined, which negates the whole purpose of using a VPN to improve your privacy. If you want the best protection,…

As you train for your half or full marathon this fall, I recommend using bone conduction headphones for all your music-playing needs. Bone conduction headphones are a runner’s favorite for their comfortable design and ability to keep listeners aware of their surroundings. But bone conduction headphones aren’t just useful for running — they’re great for intense workouts, outdoor walks, and even swimming.     Also: The best headphones for working out Many outdoor runners attribute the open-ear…

Swimming is a fantastic low-impact activity that can help you improve your health and wellness while also helping you relax thanks to the natural effects of being in the water. Water provides buoyancy but adds resistance, so it is light on your joints and helps you stretch and improve your flexibility. One way to monitor your exercise activity in the water is with a waterproof smartwatch, and there are plenty of options available to buy…

Mark Berly, CTO, data center networking at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, noted that things like zero touch provisioning have expanded the use of automation in recent years. He noted that for known, existing processes, automation is already well-established. Where AI goes beyond is that it can augment existing processes. The distinction is that earlier automation was more about codifying specific use cases and workflows.  In contrast, the panelists see AI-powered network automation as…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100 The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn’t want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer Its user interface is much more streamlined than that of the Fire TV, making it easier to use There are few drawbacks to getting a Roku Ultra, but loyal Roku customers…

Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Jackery Power stations are like huge power banks for your home, allowing you to store energy — collected from the grid or captured from the sun — and use this to power your home appliances. Whether there’s a power outage — or you want to use the cheap power you’ve collected from the sun —  a power station can be a great investment. Also: The best portable power stations you…