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ASUS ExpertBook P5: The Future of Efficient and Secure Remote Work

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The future of work is starting now. The modern workplace requires flexibility, security, and high performance. In particular, hybrid and remote work models need smooth workflows. In practice, however, employees often face several challenges: Inefficient meetings: Unclear minutes and time-consuming follow-ups waste valuable time. High work pressure from multitasking: Increasing responsibilities with insufficient technical support. … Read more

Debate on Remote Work: Companies Reassess Policies Amid Changing Dynamics

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Working from home or not is a topic that divides opinions in many German companies. More and more businesses are asking their employees to return to the office. The reasons vary, from fostering team spirit and cohesion to boosting productivity and addressing economic challenges. Employees also have mixed feelings about this. Some enjoy regular interactions … Read more

Google Gemini: New AI Assistant App for iPhone Competing with ChatGPT and Others.

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Google has released a standalone app for Gemini AI assistant features on the iPhone, directly competing with apps like ChatGPT from OpenAI or Claude from Anthropic. The app is simply called Google Gemini and is marketed as “Your AI Assistant from Google.” Previously, Gemini features were available on iOS, but users had to access them … Read more

Understanding AI: A Free Interdisciplinary Course for Students

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The Ernst Klett Verlag, the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS), and the Lamarr Institute for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence have developed a digital learning course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for schools. The course, titled “Understanding AI,” is aimed at students in grades 7 to 10 and is interdisciplinary. The teaching … Read more

Google’s New AI Image Generator Enhances Google Docs with Custom Visuals

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Google has introduced a new image generator based on its Gemini AI technology. According to The Verge, this tool allows users to create and insert visual elements directly into Google Docs. With this move, Google follows in the footsteps of Microsoft, which has been enabling AI-based creation of clipart in its Office products for some … Read more

Challenges and Innovations in AI Training Data Scarcity

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For a machine learning model to be effectively trained, it requires new and high-quality data. In the past, freely accessible online magazines and scientific publications have been used for this purpose. Major AI companies have already signed agreements with publishers like Springer, Reuters, or the New York Times to access their content. However, the problem … Read more

AI Training Faces Data Shortage Challenges

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For AI to be effectively trained, it needs new and high-quality data. In the past, freely accessible internet magazines and professional publications have been used. Additionally, newspaper and scientific archives or communities like Reddit and Stack Overflow are utilized. Major AI companies have already made agreements with publishers like Springer, Reuters, or the New York … Read more

AI Grandmother Daisy Fights Phone Scams with Technology

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Phone scams remain a serious issue, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics. They might pretend to be relatives in distress or promise large winnings. Modern technologies like audio deepfakes are helping scammers scale their fraudulent strategies. While victims are found across all demographics, scammers often target older people, assuming they are more gullible and financially … Read more

Rapid Growth and Investor Interest in Anysphere’s AI Development Tool Cursor

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Anysphere, a company known for its integrated development environment (IDE) called Cursor, is experiencing rapid growth. This growth is particularly noteworthy in the competitive field of AI tools designed to assist developers in coding. Anysphere’s revenue has increased from four million dollars annually to four million dollars per month, according to a report from The … Read more

Global IT Investments Surge Driven by AI Demand

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Global IT investments are projected to rise by 7.2% this year, reaching $5.26 trillion, according to an updated forecast from Gartner. By 2025, analysts predict an increase of 9.3% to $5.75 trillion. Spending on data center equipment is currently experiencing a surge of 35%, reaching $318 billion. Next year, the growth rate is expected to … Read more

AI Detects Animal Pain Through Facial Expressions

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Determining whether animals are in pain often relies on observing their vocalizations. Chronic pain in animals may also manifest as reduced appetite or limited movement. However, accurately assessing the presence and severity of pain in animals requires significant experience. Researchers at the University of Florida have developed an AI that aims to identify pain through … Read more

Robots Learn Through Imitation and Experience at TU Wien

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Researchers at TU Wien have developed a method that allows robots to learn tasks such as cleaning or sanding through imitation, similar to humans. This involves collecting data from a sponge equipped with force sensors and tracking markers, which is then fed into a neural network. Robots make our daily lives easier. In industry, they … Read more

Revolutionizing 3D Reconstruction: Adobe AI Generates 3D Objects in Five Seconds

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In an impressive development, scientists from Adobe Research and the Australian National University have presented an artificial intelligence (AI) that is able to generate 3D objects from existing images in just five seconds. The source material used for this innovative process can come from a wide variety of sources, such as simple smartphone photos or … Read more

GitHub AI Assistant Copilot to Gain Advanced Features for Secure Coding: A Look at Developer Trends

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During GitHub Universe developer conference in San Francisco, the AI programming assistant Copilot was highlighted, which is to be provided with additional advanced functions in December. GitHub’s main goal remains unchanged: To help software developers write code and make software development more secure. GitHub announced that various functions that are part of GitHub Advanced Security … Read more