Prolific raises $32M to train and stress-test AI models using its network of 120K people
AI, when it works well, can feel like magic, but all too often AI-based systems don’t work as they should: If the data used to train models is not deep, wide and reliable enough, any kind of curveball can send that AI in the wrong direction. A London startup called
Read moreTeen and mom plead guilty to abortion charges based on Facebook data
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to helping her daughter have a medication abortion last year. The legal proceeding against her hinged on Facebook’s decision to provide authorities with private messages between that mother and her 17-year-old daughter discussing the latter’s plans to terminate her pregnancy. The case is a
Read moreFull-stack insurtech startup PasarPolis hires former CEO of Allianz Indonesia
PasarPolis, one of Indonesia’s first full-stack insurtechs, has brought on Peter Van Zyl as its president. Van Zyl is former director and CEO of Allianz Indonesia, one of the country’s biggest insurers. Through a strategic partnership with Tap Insure, PasarPolis is able to underwrite and distribute its own insurance products
Read moreEverything you need to know about e-bike battery fires
The e-bike revolution started with the pandemic and has been hailed as the answer to everything from traffic congestion to greenhouse gas emissions to fitness to depression. Indeed, it has the potential to spark real change, but there’s a deadlier side that is putting off some consumers. We’ve all seen
Read moreExperimenting LlamaIndex RouterQueryEngine with Document Management
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Read moreTrust Is the Key to Engineering Management
Trust is not assumed. It takes time and skill to earn itPhoto by Joshua Aragon on UnsplashIntroIn the latin etymology, the word “confidere” is the addition of two words: “cum” and “fidere.” These can be translated as “with” and “rely on.” It means that you entrust something precious to somebody.How accurate is
Read moreCMC Networks Enables Uninterrupted Operations with New Business Continuity Solution
CMC Networks, a Tier 1 service provider, has introduced its international business continuity solution to address the risks posed by the energy crisis in South Africa. The solution enables businesses in South Africa and worldwide to sustain operations and optimize applications and services, even during prolonged power outages. South Africa
Read moreCreate context and provide examples to lower AI adoption barriers
Jeremiah Stone Contributor Share on Twitter Jeremiah Stone is CTO at SnapLogic. Every company needs to be thinking about how to make artificial intelligence (AI) a seamless extension of its team. How often has an employee said, “I wish there were more hours in the day to get all my
Read morePhishing Scheme Targeting Cryptocurrency Users Worldwide
A phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe was unearthed by Kaspersky. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency’s increasing appeal. During European Spring (March – May) in 2023 alone, over 85,000 scam emails containing both hot and cold wallets were detected. This nefarious campaign
Read moreTrend Micro Earns Leader Position in Forrester’s NAV Solutions Evaluation
Forrester has recognized Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader as a leader in network analysis and visibility (NAV) solutions. The evaluation analyzed Trend Micro’s three core products and highlighted the importance of comprehensive network insight for achieving true zero trust. Trend Vision One platform offers attack surface visibility, enabling
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