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AI, cybersecurity investments and identity take center stage at RSA 2024

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There was a definite buzz about cybersecurity investments and M&A picking up steam, AI-based defense and AI-delivered industry models, and overall product innovation. A rise in VC funding VC funding for cybersecurity startups, especially those utilizing AI/ML, grew again in the first quarter of 2024. billion in 154 deals in Q1.

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India’s advisory on LLM usage causes consternation

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The ministry’s reaction, in the form of an advisory issued Friday, has attracted criticism from India’s IT sector because of the restrictions it places on innovation and the compliance risk it places on some enterprises. Google, too, has its own algorithms for detecting AI-generated content but has not made any announcements on this front.

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How AI is reshaping Saudi Aramco’s oil exploration and underwater operations strategy

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Saudi Aramco is spearheading the innovations by embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, both within its core operations and beyond, which places the company ahead of the curve. This investment is reflected in its innovative efforts, which extend beyond its primary operations.

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Generative AI: A paradigm shift in enterprise and startup opportunities

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Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its underlying foundation models represent a paradigm shift in innovation, significantly impacting enterprises exploring AI applications. Still, the reality is that these new architectures are built on approaches that have evolved over the past few decades.

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How the new AI executive order stacks up: B-

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In contrast, US regulators must have a light touch with startups to maintain the country’s leadership position in innovation. Naturally, such guidelines are only effective in encouraging innovation if they are consistently applied. Regulation of AI research and development makes little sense, given the speed of innovation.

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Ford’s high-tech business transformation, fueled by cloud

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Musser himself has spent his entire career developing software, at Ford, on Wall Street, with the Bill Gates Foundation, and at several startups, including one he sold to MuleSoft. In 2021, Ford acquired Silicon Valley startup Electriphi for its EV charging management and EV fleet monitoring software.

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IT leader’s survival guide: 8 tips to thrive in the years ahead

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Balancing and prioritizing these areas requires a flexible approach to product development, platform modernization, innovative customer-facing capabilities, and client-centric tech innovations that we’re driving through strategic industry partnerships,” Durvasula says. For most businesses, every IT dollar spent counts,” he says.

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