Evaluating Microsoft 365 Copilot: Workshop for Efficient AI Integration

AI-based tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot can help make work processes more efficient. But is it worth introducing this tool to your company? Our workshop helps you decide. Together with your trainer, Robin Harbort, you will analyze Microsoft 365 Copilot from various perspectives: IT security, data protection, information security, technical requirements, change management, and quality … Read more

Visual Studio 2022 Update Enhances Debugging and AI Integration

The new version 2022 17.12.1 of Microsoft’s Visual Studio development environment offers improved analysis and debugging features. Many are linked to the Copilot AI to simplify developers’ daily tasks. One of the most requested features is the inline display of values that a function will return in the code. This display is implemented and appears … Read more

Discussion on Social Media Age Limits, New Payment Services, and AI Communication Protocols

In this edition of the discussion, various topics are covered, including Australia’s plan to protect teenagers by restricting social media access to those over 16. The Australian government is considering a law that would require age verification on social media platforms. This raises questions about the effectiveness of such an age limit and the technical … Read more

Global Tech Developments: Smartphone Growth, Streaming Piracy, and Regulatory Challenges

Smartphones last longer but not forever. After two years of decline, the global market will grow strongly again in 2024, mainly thanks to Android. However, this might not last. Once users have stocked up, market researchers expect significantly lower growth rates in the coming years. Meanwhile, streaming pirates have earned over 250 million euros monthly … Read more

Google’s Gemini Integrates Spotify for Voice-Controlled Music Playback

Google announced in August 2024 that it would integrate a third-party app into its AI application, Gemini. By linking with WhatsApp, users can create messages in the AI app and send them in the messenger using only voice commands. Now, Google is taking the next step by integrating a second external app into Gemini: Spotify. … Read more

Red Hat’s OpenShift AI Enhancements and the Open Source AI Landscape

Red Hat has announced new features in OpenShift AI version 2.15, including a Model Registry for managing predictive and generative AI models, metadata, and model artifacts. OpenShift AI is a platform for developing and operating AI applications in a hybrid cloud environment, focusing on data collection, model training, fine-tuning, deployment, monitoring, and hardware acceleration. One … Read more

Anthropic’s Claude AI Enhances Personalization with New Communication Styles

Anthropic has announced an update for its chatbot, Claude AI. Users can now set how Claude AI should respond to requests. There are different modes available, such as formal, precise, and explanatory tones. Users can also create custom response patterns by uploading sample content with their preferred communication style. Personalization is becoming a key factor … Read more

Understanding the Impact of Parameter Changes in AI Models

Recently, Meta released its new AI model Llama 3.1. As an open-source AI, researchers can easily experiment with it. A group of researchers led by Colorado Reed, an Applied Research Scientist at Apple, conducted an experiment to see how easily AI models can be disrupted. According to New Scientist, even models with billions of parameters … Read more

The Rise of AI-Generated Content on LinkedIn

LinkedIn ist für manche ein unnötiges Netzwerk, für andere das ultimative Tool für Personal Branding. Hast du heute schon einen Beitrag auf LinkedIn gelesen? Wenn er auf Englisch war, besteht eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass er nicht von einem Menschen geschrieben wurde. Eine Analyse von Originality AI legt nahe, dass rund 54 Prozent der englischsprachigen Beiträge … Read more

Tensions Rise as Artists Protest OpenAI’s Sora Video AI Access and Use

OpenAI’s new video AI, Sora, quickly gained attention after its announcement. It is said to create short video clips from brief text prompts. OpenAI claims it works so well that they even made and released a short film using Sora. However, since the announcement, there have been few major updates about Sora. This is because … Read more

Leveraging Large Language Models in Software Architecture

Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are widely discussed, but how can software architects use these technologies effectively in their work? In this discussion, two experts focus on how LLMs can support architects in their daily tasks, rather than integrating AI components into software architecture. Lars Röwekamp and Ralf D. Müller explore practical use … Read more

Latest Developments in AI: Open Access, New Models, and Industry Updates

A group of early-access testers of OpenAI’s video model Sora wrote an open letter protesting unpaid development work and being used for PR purposes, making the tool publicly available. The artists criticize that they search for errors, provide feedback, and experiment for free, while OpenAI benefits from the PR and marketing value. In return, the … Read more

Learning to Program with ChatGPT’s New Features

Programming with the help of AI has become more fascinating with the introduction of the new language model, o1-preview. This advancement allows users to generate entire programs and learn programming through ChatGPT. The updated ChatGPT now includes a Canvas mode, a special editor designed for programming. This feature is ideal for makers who struggle with … Read more