new Autonomous agents aren’t yet ready for widespread enterprise use, but they are clearly on the immediate horizon. Experts estimate autonomous agents will be ready to go mainstream within three to five years. In fact, just a few weeks ago, OpenAI launched its custom chatbots, capable of using external application programming interface (API) calls, where one application requests data or services from another for information retrieval and execution of simple actions through external systems. These systems are not autonomous agents in a literal sense, as they cannot yet operate on the basis of higher-order goals. They are, however, strongly indicative of the trajectory of GenAI development, from stand-alone LLMs to autonomous agents capable of sensing and acting on their environments to achieve a given objective. — Fortune, 9h ago

new To make this a reality, leaders should look to introduce a cross-functional approach to help them navigate the rapidly evolving environment and become more agile. According to a survey from Deloitte, 83% of companies that considered themselves ‘digitally maturing’ reported using cross-functional teams. Digitally maturing refers to organisations that are currently going through a digital transformation, adopting new technologies to see them through disruption and continue to be nimble. During the pandemic, a significant number of companies found themselves in a situation where people from across the organisation had to collaborate to navigate the adoption of new technologies (such as video conferencing software and LMS platforms) to keep up their normal operations in a remote setting, or risk falling behind. This is just one example of how cross-functional thinking in response to change is required to reach success – but really it can be applied to any major change that employees from different departments will have to navigate together. — The European Business Review, 16h ago

new Exascale systems are the first HPC machines to provide the size and speed needed to run regional-level, end-to-end simulations of an earthquake event—from the fault rupture to the waves propagating through the heterogeneous Earth to the waves interacting with a structure—at higher frequencies that are necessary for infrastructure assessments in less time. However, the full potential of exascale could only be realized through a concerted effort to enhance the codes used to run the models and implementation of improved software technology products to boost application performance and efficiency. Through DOE’s Exascale Computing Project (ECP), a multidisciplinary team of seismologists, applied mathematicians, applications and software developers, and computational scientists have worked in tandem to produce EQSIM—a unique framework that simulates site-specific ground motions to investigate the complex distribution of infrastructure risk resulting from various earthquake scenarios. — HPCwire, 19h ago

new With remote work becoming more prevalent, there exists a need for collaboration tools that enhance communication and productivity. Develop virtual reality (VR) collaboration platforms that seamlessly allow teams to collaborate on projects, regardless of their physical location. Offer real-time virtual meetings, shared whiteboards, and immersive virtual environments. Partner with established tech companies or experienced VR developers to ensure the quality and functionality of your product. Leverage effective content marketing strategies to position your business as a game-changer in the remote work landscape. — Techiexpert.com, 1d ago

new Bioethics principles must be applied for medical AI to gain clinician and patient trust. One of the biggest issues is bridging the gap between promising ethical tools and actual applications. The authors propose embedding ethical algorithms into AI systems. However, regardless of which approaches are taken to embed these algorithms, the paper suggests that developers and clinicians should factor in the nuances of different medical cases rather than establishing universal ethics guidelines. — Montreal AI Ethics Institute, 1d ago

new In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need to address a comprehensive approach to risk management is crucial at all levels of an organization. This imperative becomes even more pronounced in operational technology (OT) environments where different perspectives on risk prevail. While traditional risk management practices have primarily focused on physical and financial risks, the emergence of cybersecurity threats has necessitated a paradigm shift. Collaboration with engineering teams is not just desirable but necessary to incorporate cybersecurity risks into the risk register for OT environments. — Industrial Cyber, 1d ago

new Sanghvi also recalls how earlier, in case of emergencies, she had to travel at night to the hospital to dictate the report to the typist. “But now, with all the data being stored on the cloud, we can do everything at home,”she says. “All doctors now have their own voice recognition passwords. I verbally dictate the report to the AI from home, and it captures everything and relays it back to the treating doctor in the hospital.”Sanghvi says more than any other branch of medicine, radiology is the foremost branch being impacted by AI. “The reason is that the information is already in a digital form, so it helps us―right from image acquisition, post processing to image interpretation and making the report,”she says. — theweek.in, 1d ago

new Looking ahead there are many potential applications for responsive machines that can delicately interact with people and unpredictable environments. Examples span search and rescue, industrial inspection, surgery, rehabilitation and assistive devices, wearables, and more. As the components continue advancing in durability and sophistication, soft robots integrating distributed stretchable electronics could profoundly impact society much like past waves of automation. Yet this time bringing enhanced adaptability and cooperation closer to the animal kingdom’s graceful expertise. — nanowerk.com, 1d ago

new One of the main advantages of bank card tokenization is a radical reduction in the risk of secret data leakage: if the system storing tokens is hacked, attackers will receive a set of abstract multi-digit numbers that cannot be used without additional information. Another advantage is that different payment systems and services can exchange tokens without revealing actual bank card details, making cross-platform transactions easier. — Archyde, 2d ago

new ...“A lot of vehicle security vendors are working closer with manufacturers as well as various suppliers to ensure their code and the components themselves are built securely from the group up. During a discussion I had recently with one of these vendors, they’re even looking to use technology like digital twins to maintain a virtual simulation of these components and even ‘completed’ vehicles, so that when new vulnerabilities are discovered in code, they can see what impact this would truly have on operations, plan on how they’re going to address this, and then look at the changes caused by deploying patches and updates.” Harrington explains as he looks at some bright spots ahead. — DATAQUEST, 2d ago

new For banks, the ‘tech stack’ is becoming complex in terms of the number of providers they use, whether for biometrics, identity verification or digital signatures. Financial institutions have to integrate many different providers into their ecosystems, making the experience stilted. Fragmentation breeds risk: there is also more chance of attack if you’re working within an intricate environment of different providers. By decreasing fragmentation, banks can add another layer of protection from bad actors. This will not only make the data easier to observe, monitor and manage but also make experiences more frictionless for consumers. We expect this movement towards a more unified, common platform of delivering digital banking experiences to continue next year. Vendor consolidation is the best way to do this. It saves costs and also helps CISOs know who they're using, what we're using them for, and how various systems talk to one another. — Financial IT, 2d ago

new The sensor fusion market for automotive in Europe is anticipated to experience heightened demand, primarily driven by stringent safety regulations. The EU has set a targeted goal to reduce fatalities and injuries by 50% by the year 2030. As part of this strategic initiative, the EU has mandated the inclusion of major safety features, including lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and drowsiness and attention detection, in new vehicles. These regulations came into effect in July 2022, reflecting a comprehensive approach to enhance automotive safety. Several European countries, including Germany, France, and the UK, have already granted approval for the utilization of automated vehicles on specific roadways. Notably, Germany took a pioneering step in July 2021 by enacting the Autonomous Driving Act, positioning itself as the first country globally to permit sensor fusion-based level 4 automated vehicles to operate on public roads without the requirement for a human driver as a backup control. In 2015, the French government declared its intention to mandate the installation of automatic emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure warning (LDW) systems in all new heavy trucks, contributing to an increased demand for safety systems within the country. Furthermore, the support from OEMs and the burgeoning presence of numerous startups dedicated to the development of sensor fusion technology are expected to be pivotal factors propelling market growth in the European region. — marketsandmarkets.com, 2d ago

new Identity theft protection shields your identity from bad actors trying to use it for financial gain, be it a line of credit or insurance fraud. The average loss suffered by identity theft victims is on the order of $1,000, but losses can be far more severe and are difficult to recoup in any amount. An identity thief armed with your personal and financial data could divert payments intended for you, which is why it's essential to reduce the risk of identity theft. — Business Insider, 2d ago

new We believe that the future of 3D monitor technology will be shaped by a blend of technological innovations and evolving workplace culture. As developments in the 3D ecosystem continue to be influenced by the changing demands of digital work, our vision for the future remains steady, and includes a more seamless, immersive, and life-like experience that is easy for all to enjoy. — TechRadar, 2d ago

new Bondar: Many organisations are somewhere along the path of their digital transformation journey. Digital transformation touches the customer, the back office and everything in between. This means that digital trust is now part of the equation in the way an organisation interacts with its stakeholders. Taking a comprehensive and aggressive view of the vulnerabilities and potential points of trust loss in each of these ‘user stories’ becomes essential. To identify where bets should be made and where trust is most fragile and at greatest risk, ask what is most meaningful to your stakeholders and thus likely most important to protect. Data privacy and protection, a strong cyber security posture, a highly intuitive ability to digitally and seamlessly engage with stakeholders in a variety of ways, including in the metaverse in the near future, and providing transparency when things go awry and breaches occur, are some of the key things that stakeholders expect and where bets should be made. — Financier Worldwide, 2d ago

new INFRASTRUCTURE opportunities centered on increasing access to composting/food scrap hauling services. Increasing the number of free drop off locations located at farmers markets, gardens, churches, public parks, and schools was mentioned numerous times possibly indicating a belief that this might be the easiest or quickest approach to the adoption of composting if “ drop-off sites [were] in every neighborhood .” More gardens could also host on-site community composting if they had money available to pay stewards. Increasing municipal collection ( "Bins for All!") and community composting efforts and expanding options for home composting and for renters were all mentioned as options to increase access as was the development of a compost (service) directory. Regardless of how access to composting services was increased it should be affordable as “[you] shouldn't have to pay to do right thing.” Opportunities to utilize more appropriate technology abound including using AI for sorting to reduce contamination, developing rat-proof bins (for collection and home composting), using biodigesters, and perhaps creating a new type of facility to handle (plastic-based) ‘compostable’ (biodegradable) serve-ware. To support the development of infrastructure opportunities incentives such as "raising landfill tipping fees [or creating a] methane tax on private LF owners" and funding such as the "potential to pursue Federal funding to pilot creative programs" are critical. Increasing collaboration and coordination is also an opportunity to develop infrastructure with at least one participant wondering, “ Where is regional planning org? (e.g. CMAP)” and now is the time to increase collaboration because "passion exists among food producers in the region who need soil!!" Rather than looking to individual households for new sources of materials to make compost, restaurants, breweries, and landscapers and other large food waste generators could be better engaged and plugged in to composting perhaps driving or at least raising awareness of the issue for individual households. Attendees also mentioned as opportunities new places to process and acquire compost or new ways to handle food waste that included empty warehouses and factories, vacant lots, big box stores offering pickup of compost and drop off of scraps and sending food waste from large institutions to hog farms 4 . A list of comments on Opportunities in Infrastructure are displayed in Table 8, Appendix 1. POLICY opportunities included creating mandates for large generators (such as grocery stores, food processors, schools and universities) to compost and for public projects (roads, landscaping, buildings) to use finished compost. These two policy changes have the power to directly increase demand and may work to create a consistent end market for finished compost. There may exist a scalar mismatch in the region for compost— demand by individual consumers may be too small to justify the amount of effort it takes to create the compost so there needs to be "more emphasis on getting more finished compost to market." Other opportunities to increase demand for the finished product and access to services include passing Right to Compost legislation “so that building managers and landlords don't stand in the way" of their residents using compost pick up services; instituting bans and creating incentives and/or disincentives such as increasing landfill tipping fees ; and incentivizing compost usage by farmers and public works. Creating consistent, stable, and expanded end markets for finished compost and the support for processing infrastructure is extremely important when implementing policies that would increase the amount of feedstock available to create compost. Policy opportunities that did not require a large lift included creating new or expanding existing programs as "many municipalities already accept leaves & lawn clippings. Expanding to collecting food waste scraps is low- hanging fruit" and ensuring that funding is sufficient especially for creating technical assistance positions to support compost collection and processing. Also identified as an opportunity is to increase regional coordination... — extension.org, 2d ago

new ...“Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals for Business Leaders: Up to Date With Generative AI” by I Almeida is a user-friendly guide attuned to non-technical leaders. It breaks down complex AI concepts into easily digestible chapters. Almeida covers AI’s evolution, data management, machine learning, deep learning, and model selection, and culminates in Generative AI insights. This book equips leaders with practical AI knowledge through a structured rubric, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of AI principles. The focused lessons on Generative AI shed light on its value, applications, and challenges, enabling leaders to envision its impact on businesses. With a practical assignment, Almeida encourages real-world application, fostering critical thinking. This book serves as a valuable resource, entitling leaders to steer through AI’s transformative potential in their organizations. — Zephyrnet, 2d ago

new KAREN HAO: Regulatory capture is a huge issue and it is definitely a big concern of mine in that and and one of, one of the reasons why we would naturally see regulatory capture in this moment, regardless of whether it's OpenAI at the helm, is that there is a particular narrative that in order to understand and shepherd AI development, you have to be an AI expert. And I think that that narrative is completely wrong because if AI affects you, you have a say, and actually stories about people who are impacted in unexpected ways by these technologies is, as a reporter, that is one of the most enlightening types of stories for me in understanding how a technology should be developed, is seeing how it falls apart and and seeing when sort of- things that were unanticipated end up happening in the real world. And in OpenAI's case in particular, they have also kind of tried to solidify this narrative of expertise by also saying, "Well we're the only ones that see our models," without necessarily acknowledging that it's in part because they won't let anyone else see them. And because regulators, because it is important for regulators to engage with the developers of these technologies, sort of by default, they just seek out OpenAI's opinions on what they should do or Google's opinions on what they should do; Meta's opinions on what they should do. And that's when regulatory capture happens is there's already a baseline belief that only people with expertise should participate. And then on top of that, companies are like trying to entrench this and fuel this narrative and then policymakers buy into the narrative. And that's how you end up with like Sam Altman on this global tour seeing all the heads of state and the heads of state not necessarily creating the same kind of grand welcome for other stakeholders within this AI debate. You're right also that there are concerns around how effective that regulation can be. I do think what I'm talking about with like having more people speak up about how AI affects them and their concerns about the technology is one antidote to ineffective regulation because the more that policymakers can understand the literal real-world examples of the technology interfacing with people, the more that they can design regulation that is effective. But the other thing is I think we focus a lot on kind of federal-level regulation and we focus a lot on in our government, international regulation, but there's a lot that happens at the local level as well, like school boards. Schools are thinking about how to incorporate AI in into the classroom right now. And as a parent, as a teacher, like you should have a say in that you are the one, if you're a teacher, you're the one that's using this technology and you're the one that knows your students. So you will be the most informed in that kind of environment to say whether or not you think this technology is going to help in kind of the general mission to educate your kids. It's also like police departments are acquiring AI technologies and people within cities should have a say as to having more transparency around the acquisition of these, these technologies and whether or not that should be acquired at all. And I think in these local contexts, sometimes these contexts, actually regulation is more effective because it is more localized, it is more bespoke to that context, and it also moves faster. So I think that is sort of an important dimension to add is when I say "Speak up and voice your opinions," it's not just to the federal agencies, it's not just to the Congress people actually, just like within your city, within your town, within your school, within your workplace, these are all avenues in which you can kind of speak up and help shepherd the development, adoption and application of the technology. — Big Think, 2d ago

new The dream of autonomous driving is rapidly becoming a reality, thanks to AI-powered systems that can perceive the environment, make decisions, and control vehicles. Data collected from sensors, cameras, and Lidar feed into AI algorithms, enabling self-driving cars to navigate complex urban environments and highways. The industry is heavily reliant on data to fine-tune these systems, with real-world testing providing crucial insights. — Zephyrnet, 2d ago

new Augmented reality: Augmented reality blends a person’s view of reality with a virtual or digital image. Hence, AR enriches the Metaverse by bridging the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, providing users with new ways to interact, learn, play, and conduct everyday activities. AR allows users to overlay digital information and objects onto the physical world, enhancing how they interact with and perceive their natural surroundings. This can include adding virtual signs, labels, or information to physical objects or locations. Using AR devices such as AR glasses, users can gain a better sense of spatial awareness in the Metaverse. They can see their real-world environment while accessing virtual information, which can improve safety and usability. Digital twinning, training, education, navigation, healthcare, product visualization, and creative marketing campaigns are the areas in Metaverse where AR can complement VR in the Metaverse. — ReadWrite, 2d ago

new The advancements in IoT sensor technologies are driving the expansion of the IoT ecosystem, transforming industries, and changing our daily lives. Miniaturisation, energy efficiency, connectivity, sensor fusion, and AI integration are among the key drivers propelling the IoT forward. As sensors continue to evolve, we can anticipate an even smarter, more connected world where data-driven decisions become the norm. — electronicspecifier.com, 2d ago