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Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 74

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
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Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
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Alibaba Cloud open sources AI models for video creation

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has unveiled four open-sourced AI models from its Wan2.1 series for video generation, enhancing accessibility for researchers and developers.
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MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.
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StorONE unveils S1 Version 3.9 with major cost savings

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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StorONE has launched Version 3.9 of its S1 Platform, claiming up to a 75% reduction in enterprise data storage costs with AI-driven features.
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Rapid7 enhances platform with AI-driven threat detection

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Rapid7 has unveiled enhancements to its Command Platform, leveraging AI for improved threat detection and remediation in multi-cloud environments.
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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
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PagerDuty introduces Agentic AI to enhance operations

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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PagerDuty has launched its Agentic AI features in Asia, aiming to boost enterprise digital operations efficiency and reduce costs while enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Netskope has unveiled enhancements to its Enterprise Browser, aimed at securing access for unmanaged devices and temporary workers to corporate data.
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New Relic unveils AI innovations to boost business agility

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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New Relic has unveiled innovative AI enhancements to its Intelligent Observability offerings, aiming to elevate business and IT operations for enterprises worldwide.
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Open-source AI Foundation launched to boost transparency

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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The Open-Source AI Foundation has launched to promote transparency in AI systems for government agencies, coinciding with DeepSeek's commitment to open source its AI models.
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Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.
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TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.
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SingularityNET & Bitgrit form partnership for AGI boost

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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SingularityNET has partnered with Bitgrit, uniting over 35,000 AI engineers to enhance its decentralised AI marketplace and accelerate AGI development.
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HighPoint & Samsung showcase advanced NVMe storage options

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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HighPoint Technologies has launched its RocketAIC E1.S NVMe storage range, rivaling Samsung's PM1735, targeting high-performance computing and AI applications.
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The hidden costs of legacy systems: why mid-market supply chains need modernising in 2025 and beyond

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Mid-market supply chains are urged to modernise their outdated IT systems, as 97% of professionals acknowledge legacy technology hampers agility and efficiency.
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Verkada secures $200m funding to enhance market presence

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.
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Adlink unveils ultra-efficient OSM-MTK510 computer module

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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ADLINK Technology has launched the OSM-MTK510 computer-on-module, featuring ultra-low power consumption and high performance for demanding tasks.
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Aryaka unveils AI-driven observability in SASE update

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Aryaka has unveiled AI>Observe within its Unified SASE Service, enhancing network performance visibility and threat detection with advanced AI capabilities.
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SambaNova launches fastest deployment of DeepSeek-R1 model

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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SambaNova has achieved a breakthrough in AI deployment, unveiling the DeepSeek-R1 model's remarkable speed of 198 tokens per second, revolutionising efficiency in processing.