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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.

Russian Malware Freezes 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Winter

Russia-based hackers targeted a heating utility in Lviv, Ukraine, switching off heat to hundreds of buildings in the midst of winter. Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos discovered the malware used to directly sabotage the heating infrastructure, leaving civilians in sub-zero temperatures for 48 hours.

AI: Transforming Weather Forecasting

AI tools revolutionize weather forecasting by analyzing data patterns over years for accurate and faster predictions. Traditional methods rely on complex equations and grid replication of the atmosphere, while AI forecasts focus on long-term data analysis.

Rust Cargo.toml Best Practices

Master Cargo.toml formatting rules to avoid frustration. Rust's consistency compared to JavaScript, with surprises in Cargo.toml explained in 9 wats and wat nots.

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.

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.

MIT advances AI interpretability

MIT CSAIL researchers developed MAIA, an automated agent that interprets AI vision models, labels components, cleans classifiers, and detects biases. MAIA's flexibility allows it to answer various interpretability queries and design experiments on the fly.

Fairness in Resource Allocation: The Power of Randomization

Machine-learning models can improve fairness by introducing randomization, preventing systemic injustices in resource allocation. Researchers from MIT and Northeastern University present a framework for introducing randomization without sacrificing efficiency or accuracy.

Next-Gen Flip: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review

Samsung's Z Flip 6 debuts with enhanced battery, camera, screen, and AI features, making it a compact clamshell powerhouse for 2024. The sleek folding phone boasts a faster chip, longer battery life, and top-tier specs, including a 6.7in FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

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.