2023-09-17
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news in digital transformation for the week of September 17, 2023. Get the latest updates on artificial intelligence, edge computing, and cybersecurity. This week's highlights include Microsoft uncovering vulnerabilities in their competitors' software, Amazon implementing AI disclosure requirements, and a comprehensive list of upcoming IoT conferences this fall.
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We are in the throws of the digital revolution. During this time, it can be challenging to sift through all of the hype and find what works, what is still viable two years from now, and what contributes to your organization. Many IT organizations need help with confusing messages and conflicting technologies. We help organizations sort through the chatter and embrace digital transformation. The world of digital transformation is constantly changing, and you need to know what is viable today. Listen to the podcast weekly for the latest news in cybersecurity, advanced communications, data management, artificial intelligence, edge, and cloud computing.
Artificial Intelligence
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is mulling a ban on Chinese officials attending 50% of the upcoming AI Summit due to national security concerns. The move reflects growing tensions between the UK and China over technology and intellectual property. Details of the potential ban are yet to be finalized. The AI Summit is a prominent event for global tech collaboration. Read More
Amazon now requires self-publishers to disclose any involvement of AI in their works to increase transparency in the digital publishing world. This move comes in response to concerns about the market being flooded with AI-generated content. These new rules will impact the self-publishing industry on Amazon. Read More
Research from Columbia University highlights concerns over the reliability of AI in decision-making. The study found that even advanced language models can mistake nonsense for natural language, raising questions about accuracy. This offers an opportunity to improve chatbot performance and understand human language processing. By bridging the gap between AI and cognitive science, we can create more helpful and effective AI-powered assistants that better serve their users. Read More
Edge Computing
WebAssembly (Wasm) is poised to revolutionize edge computing. This technology allows running code from different languages on edge devices, enhancing flexibility and performance. By reducing latency and enabling secure, efficient execution, Wasm can transform how applications are deployed and executed at the edge. Developers can leverage Wasm’s potential to create more dynamic and responsive edge computing solutions, enhancing various industries like IoT and mobile computing. Read More
The race to move AI to the edge is heating up! Cadence Design Systems has unveiled new AI intellectual property (AI IP) software tools that offer offloading capabilities from host processors. These tools aim to optimize AI workloads, improving performance and energy efficiency in edge devices. The technology enables more efficient execution of AI tasks, making it suitable for various applications, including IoT and edge computing, where resource optimization is crucial. Cadence’s AI IP software tools can help accelerate AI adoption in edge devices. Read More
Edge Computing conferences are in full swing this fall, with no less than seven major conferences this fall worldwide. Starting the last week in September in Amsterdam, traveling through Toronto, Dubai, Paris, and London, to name a few places. Dust off your travel bags this fall will be busy for the IoT companies. You can find the complete list at edgier.com. Read More
Cybersecurity
Microsoft’s Security Response Center has identified critical vulnerabilities in the open-source software library NCurses, used in Unix-like systems (Linux and iOS). These flaws could allow attackers to execute malicious code or cause denial-of-service attacks. Users are urged to update their NCurses installations to the latest version to mitigate potential risks. Vulnerabilities in widely used libraries like NCurses underscore the importance of regular security updates and patch management in the software ecosystem. Read More
The Free Download Manager (FDM) website, a very popular site for free and open-source software, has been compromised, exposing users to potential risks. Attackers injected malicious code into the site, potentially affecting users who downloaded the software between September 11 and 12, 2023. This breach emphasizes the importance of downloading software only from trusted sources and regularly updating security software to protect against potential threats. FDM has taken steps to address the issue, but users should remain vigilant. Read More
Iranian nation-state actors have reportedly been utilizing sophisticated spear-phishing attacks to target individuals in the United States, the Middle East, and Asia. The attacks involve deceptive emails impersonating reputable organizations aimed at delivering malware and stealing sensitive information. Security experts emphasize the need for robust email security measures and user awareness to defend against such cyber threats orchestrated by nation-state actors. Read More
Embracing Digital Transformation
This week continues the Embracing Generative AI series with guests talking about operationalizing generative AI in the workplace, including using it to enhance security and generate natural language reports. Read More