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Hollywood Video Game Actors Strike

Video game performers to strike over AI protections after failed negotiations with major studios, including Activision and Warner Bros. Second work stoppage for Sag-Aftra members in nearly two years.

Streamlining Answers with Amazon Q Business & SharePoint Online

Amazon Q Business is an AI-powered assistant that helps enterprises unlock data value and streamline tasks. Integration with Microsoft SharePoint enhances productivity and collaboration by providing instant answers, accelerating research, streamlining content creation, automating workflows, and enhancing collaboration.

AI Revolutionizing Finance Compliance

Regulatory compliance in finance is crucial for protecting individuals, institutions, and the economy. Utilizing tools like Weights & Biases can help manage AI deployments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, promoting fairness and transparency in the financial sector.

AWS Neuron Node Troubleshooting in EKS Clusters

Implementing hardware resiliency in training infrastructure is key to uninterrupted model training. AWS introduces Neuron node problem detector for fault-tolerant ML training on Amazon EKS, automating issue detection and recovery.

AI and Accelerated Computing: Powering Energy Efficiency

AI and accelerated computing by NVIDIA are enhancing energy efficiency across industries, recognized by Lisbon Council Research. Transitioning to GPU-accelerated systems can save over 40 terawatt-hours of energy annually, with real-world examples like Murex and Wistron showcasing significant gains in energy consumption and productivity.

Unprepared for Digital Workers

CEO Sarah Franklin faced intense pushback on Lattice's plans, leading to their suspension after 3 days. People are not ready for "digital workers" according to the lesson learned by the CEO of the HR platform.

Empowering Green Energy with Proton-Conducting Materials

MIT engineers have identified new materials for fast proton conduction, essential for clean energy technologies like fuel cells. Current high-temperature inorganic materials may be replaced by lower-temperature alternatives for more efficient and durable applications.

Custom Generative AI Models with NVIDIA AI Foundry

NVIDIA AI Foundry helps businesses create custom AI models tailored to their industry needs, with support from leading companies like Amdocs and Capital One. The service includes foundation models, accelerated computing, expert support, and a partner ecosystem to drive AI innovation.