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Q&A: How Thomson Reuters used genAI to enable a citizen developer workforce
Thomson Reuters spent years building an AI platform to cull through massive troves of data and documents for its legal, global trade and compliance clients. But when generative AI came along, the company was forced to up its game.
Zoom gets mixed-reality makeover for Apple’s Vision Pro
The company’s “spatial computing” app will launch alongside Apple’s headset this week, but some features — such as collaboration around 3D objects — won’t arrive until spring.
GenAI is moving to your smartphone, PC and car — here’s why
Generative AI tools, apps and services that use the processing power on edge devices can access data locally, return faster results, and they're more secure.
Apple's Vision Pro faces an uphill battle
It's pricey, clunky, offers just two hours of battery life, and lacks key app support. But it's also the best mixed-reality headset to date.
The rise of synthetic media: Get ready for AI avatars at work
Businesses should prep for a wave of synthetic media coming to the workplace now that new AI-based tools can create video presentations for marketing or training in any language — without the need for costly production teams.
National AI Research Resource pilot program to ‘democratize’ generative AI
Government, private sector team up to broaden access to key AI resources for organizations without the deep pockets.
Microsoft launches Mesh 3D meetings for Teams
Are employees really ready for the metaverse at work? Teams users could soon find out.
Apple Vision Pro pre-sales run hot, but demand might be limited
Developers, power users and businesses are likely first in line for Apple’s pricey new VR/AR headset.
Vision Pro briefing: Apple’s new billion-dollar business
Apple is expected to move as many as 500,000 units of Vision Pro this year, meaning it's now added yet another billion-dollar business to its portfolio.
GenAI set to replace these jobs, disrupt others — and worsen economic inequity
While some jobs will likely be replaced by AI, the machine-learning technology will also create new roles, help alleviate mundane tasks, and free up workers to focus on more creative work.
AI pros are increasingly uneasy about the technology — survey
Could AI-based tools and machines exceed human ability in every task within three years? Probably not. But stretch the timeline out further and all bets are off.
2024 will be a big year for AR/VR, but mainstream adoption will lag
A host of new devices hitting the market this year could provide a shot in the arm for an industry that saw sluggish sales in 2023 as buyers awaited Apple’s entry.
Why Apple must support MDM with Vision Pro
Apple needs to introduce an MDM system for Vision Pro, because enterprise deployments demand it does.
Hey Gen Z, you’re looking for tech jobs in all the wrong places
Young jobs-seekers in the tech industry are finding their expectations for that first entry-level job don't always line up with how companies hire or what they need.
How to think about Apple and spatial computing
When it comes to Apple’s visionOS, enterprise IT decision-makers must understand where the company is trying to go with its soon-to-debut new AR/VR product range.
Apple Vision Pro on sale Feb. 2 in US, pre-orders soon
Apple has always promised to ship its all-new Vision Pro “early” in 2024; now it has confirmed the AR/VR headset will be available in February.
Startup firm Patronus creates diagnostic tool to catch genAI mistakes
Patronus' SimpleSafetyTests checks outputs from AI chatbots and other LLM-based tools to detect anomalies. The goal is to evaluate whether a model is going to fail — or is already failing.
2024 will be ‘The year of AI glasses’
Hardly anybody talks about “AI glasses,” but by the end of the year, many users will be wearing them every day.
Apple is a big-noise no-show at CES 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show is coming, and the specter of Apple will once again loom above the huge exhibition floor.
