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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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Automated Compliance Reporting: Key Tools & Benefits
Compliance with industry standards and legal requirements is crucial for any organization. From finance to healthcare to retail, businesses must adhere to a wide array of regulations designed to protect data, ensure security, and promote fairness in business practices. Compliance is no longer a one-time task but an ongoing responsibility, which often requires frequent audits, documentation, and updates to ensure…
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Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work – staff using the technology encounter ‘long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving’
Using generative AI at work may impact the critical thinking skills of employees — and that’s according to Microsoft. Researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University surveyed 319 knowledge workers in an attempt to study the impact of generative AI at work, raising concerns about what the rise of the technology means for our brains. Concerns about the negative impact…
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The New York Times adopts AI tools in the newsroom
The New York Times has reportedly approved artificial intelligence tools that newsroom staff can use for editing copy, summarizing information, coding, and writing. The publication announced in an internal email that product and editorial staff will receive AI training, according to Semafor, and introduced a new internal AI tool called Echo for summarizing articles, briefings, and other company activity. Staff…
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Chinese espionage tools deployed in RA World ransomware attack
A China-based threat actor, tracked as Emperor Dragonfly and commonly associated with cybercriminal endeavors, has been observed using in a ransomware attack a toolset previously attributed to espionage actors. The hackers deployed the RA World ransomware against an Asian software and services company and demanded an initial ransom payment of $2 million. Researchers from Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team observed the activity in late 2024…
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Best Pet Hair Remover Tools
Performance: If you can have only one pet hair remover tool in your cleaning toolbox, this is the one. The ChomChom was a favorite with my at-home evaluators and the best performing in our formal lab tests. What sets this tool apart is that it’s the only tool that gathers and picks up all of the pet hair it touches.…
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3 exceptional text expansion tools for Windows – Computerworld
Autocorrect: Built right into Office apps It’s worth noting that Office apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook have a text-expansion-style feature built right into them. It will only work inside those Office apps. But, if you only need this feature while working in those specific applications, it’s perfect. And it might be the only solution for workers who…
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Top 8 Penetration Testing Tools to Enhance Your Security
As technology advances, ensuring the security of computer systems, networks, and applications becomes increasingly critical. One of the ways in which security professionals can assess the security posture of an entire digital ecosystem is by carrying out penetration testing, or pen testing for short. Penetration testing is the authorized simulation of a real-world cyber-attack. This allows organizations to evaluate how…
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Workers are warming to agentic AI tools, but concerns over accuracy linger
Most workers in the US and UK are using AI agents at work, according to new research, despite the fact that a third don’t trust their reliability or quality. Nearly six-in-ten are using AI agents on a daily basis, and told YouGov researchers commissioned by Pegasystems that they’re seeing useful results. Four-in-ten highlighted the automation of tedious tasks as the…
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Apple will add AI Mail tools to Macs and iPads this spring – Computerworld
Had you noticed? Apple has equipped email with a tool that lets you dig more deeply into the categories active on your device. Open Mail and tap the three dots icon at top right. Here you can switch between Categories and the traditional List view and also tap the About Categories item. When you do, you’ll be taken to an…
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