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NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base
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NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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messenger
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nz
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facebook
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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apm
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data privacy
A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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software development
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coding
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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physical security
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ai
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software development
A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged intellectual property misuse in training GitHub Co-pilot, spotlighting open-source license complexities.
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How AI can help developers boost the security of new code
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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application security
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it training
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devsecops
AI tools are helping developers swiftly identify vulnerabilities in code without sacrificing security, but human oversight remains crucial. Teams must evolve to responsibly leverage AI's potential.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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coding
RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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robots
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ai
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coding
EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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coding
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government
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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Nuix warns lack of diversity in AI is leading to biased outcomes
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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ai
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software development
Software provider Nuix raises concerns over the lack of diversity in AI coding, affirming the lack can lead to biased data and flawed AI outcomes.
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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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alteryx
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coding
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recruitment
Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.
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AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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software development
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development
Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.
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Anthropic unveils Claude 3 AI models with boosted intelligence & speed
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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content creation
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cost
Anthropic unveils Claude 3, new AI models offering a blend of improved intelligence, speed, and affordability, with the range including a global-leading product and translation capabilities.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein 1 Studio for easy AI integration in CRM
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce debuts Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools enabling the integration of generative AI into CRM applications, responding to a rising demand and IT teams' struggle with AI implementation.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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coding
On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.
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IWD 2024: Why the future is bright for women software engineers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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coding
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iwd
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software engineering
On IWD 2024, three female software engineers at WiseTech Global illustrate why now is the perfect time for women to dive into this burgeoning sector.
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IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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coding
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mobile apps
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online courses
IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.
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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it training
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dei
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ethics
On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
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IWD 2024: Why the human element makes all the difference
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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martech
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software development
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development
In the unrelenting world of IT, the overlooked human element—understanding and connecting with the people behind the screens—often proves to be the key to sustained success.