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Striking the Balance: Data and Strategy

To become data-driven, organizations face challenges in leveraging data, analytics, and AI effectively. Jens, a data expert, outlines strategies to unlock the full potential of data in various industries.

Empowering Girls in AI Education

Tara Chklovski and Anshita Saini of Technovation discuss empowering girls worldwide through AI education, real-world problem-solving, and inclusive AI initiatives. Learn about mentoring opportunities for the 2025 season and technological advancements at NVIDIA GTC conference.

Ethical Computing: Philosophical Insights into AI

MIT Professor Armando Solar-Lezama explores the age-old struggle of controlling machines in the golden age of generative AI. The Ethics of Computing course at MIT delves into the risks of modern machines and the moral responsibilities of programmers and users.

Speed Showdown: Polars vs. Pandas

Speed is crucial for data processing in cloud data warehouses, impacting costs, data timeliness, and feedback loops. A speed comparison test between Polars and Pandas aims to investigate performance claims and provide transparency for potential tool switchers.

AI chatbots mislead on current affairs, BBC discovers

AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot produce misleading content when asked about news, with over half of answers having "significant issues". Microsoft's Copilot falsely reported details about a French rape victim, exposing the flaws in AI-generated responses.

The Inequality Engine: AI's Global Impact

Emmanuel Macron's AI envoy, Anne Bouverot, warns of unsustainable trajectory of artificial intelligence at global summit in Paris, highlighting environmental impact and resource consumption. Attendees include political leaders, tech executives, and experts discussing AI's effects on inequality and the environment.

Streamline Image Editing with Crop.photo and Amazon Rekognition

Evolphin Software's Crop. photo offers powerful bulk image editing tools for high-end retailers and sports organizations, using advanced AI-driven solutions. Integration with Amazon Rekognition streamlines the editing process, providing speed and accuracy crucial for ecommerce and sports industries.

AI Scammers Target Italian Business Leaders

Italian business leaders, including Armani and Prada chair, targeted in AI scam using defence minister's voice in fake calls. Prosecutors in Milan receive legal complaints from prominent figures after Guido Crosetto's voice cloned in scam calls.

Macron's Dig at Trump: AI Summit Recap

Swedish prosecutor confirms identity of Örebro shooting perpetrator as Rickard Andersson, a former student at Campus Risbergska, described as a 35-year-old unemployed recluse with psychological problems.