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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says DeepSeek has done ‘good work’ showcasing AI model efficiency — and Gemini is going the same way too
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has lauded DeepSeek in the wake of the firm’s bombshell AI model release, noting that the Chinese company has shook up the industry with showcasing efficiency and accessibility gains. Last month, DeepSeek released its first AI model amid claims it was trained using a fraction of the resources — and therefore costs — of rival models…
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T-Mobile dials up cloud efficiency drive with Red Hat OpenShift deal
T-Mobile has selected Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus to power its common telco cloud across its core and edge operations. The telco giant said the deal will help it automate operations, support cloud native 5G applications ,and unlock new opportunities in edge computing, private networks, and IoT. Meanwhile, the firm hopes to reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market for new applications…
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Three-quarters of data analysts are still reliant on spreadsheets and manual preparation – but AI tools are now transforming the profession, boosting productivity, and supercharging efficiency
Data analysts around the world remain dependent on spreadsheets for preparation tasks that take up a significant portion of their day, according to new research. A survey commissioned by Alteryx, spoke to global data, IT, and operations analysts across five industries to determine how the role is changing in the face of new technologies and rising automation. Three-quarters (76%) of…
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GenAI can make us dumber — even while boosting efficiency – Computerworld
The Carnegie Mellon-Microsoft study isn’t alone in its findings. Verbal reasoning and problem-solving skills in the US have been steadily dropping, according to a paper published in June 2023 by US researchers Elizabeth Dworak, William Revelle and David Condon. And while IQ scores had been increasing steadily since the beginning of the 20th century — as recently as 2012, IQ…
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75+ Tech Checklists to Improve Efficiency
Our memories are not infallible, which is why companies with common sense employ checklists to keep things ordered and working well. For instance, take the matter of network and systems security. You’d need to think about workstations, mobile devices, servers, etc. You’d then need to consider the workstations in detail, such as thin clients, corporate desktops, and so on. An…
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Tired of overbooked meeting rooms? Logitech’s new workplace sensor tech aims to streamline office efficiency
Logitech has launched ‘Logitech Spot,’ a new environmental sensor tool it says will help businesses monitor and better utilize office space. Slated for availability in the second half of the year, Spot appears to be targeted at companies that don’t have a clear sense of how office space is being used and need a more reliable source of information for…
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Setting a New Standard for Safety and Efficiency – Computerworld
Technology innovations have made the digital transformation of public services essential to enhancing safety, efficiency, and accountability. Kazakhstan has taken a monumental step forward in this regard by implementing a continuous video surveillance system across 78 correctional facilities nationwide. This groundbreaking initiative has set a new benchmark for prison management, significantly improving safety conditions and operational transparency. A digital leap…
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HR Leaders in APAC Are Adopting AI for Efficiency Gains
HR teams across the Asia-Pacific region increasingly deploy AI and machine learning technologies to create more efficiencies in managing their workforces. A survey of 1,515 business and HR leaders in the region, conducted by HR and finance platform Workday, found 69% of organisations are using AI or machine learning for one or more HR functions. Additionally, 42% of respondents reported…
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Google’s efficiency drive continues as CEO reveals plans to cut management roles
Google has announced a new wave of cuts across a number of managerial roles in the latest expansion of its ongoing efficiency push. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the plans during an all-hands meeting ahead of Christmas, confirming that the company intends to cut 10% of manager, director, and VP-level positions. A Google spokesperson clarified that some of the positions under…
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Klarna has stopped hiring amid its relentless AI efficiency drive
Klarna has stopped hiring new staff members because of AI, claiming it’s now allowing natural employee attrition to bring the firm’s headcount down. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski revealed the strategy in a recent appearance on Bloomberg Television, saying Klarna’s headcount had fallen by 22% to 3,500 in the space of a year and that around 200 staff members are using AI…
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