Ma Jie, former head of Baidu’s Metaverse Operation, has resigned due to 'weak cultivation' of their VR platform XiRang. Baidu is an AI-centric tech company aiming to build an open ecosystem, but with Ma’s departure the future of their VR ambitions become uncertain.
Ransomware threats on Microsoft devices have increased exponentially in the last few years, with 135 vulnerabilities recorded and 18 more flagged by antivirus programs. In Q1 2021, cyber researchers found 12 such vulnerabilities circulating on the dark web, with open source software also being targeted. AI has been added to the mix, making the threat even more worrisome. Ivanti's Srinivas Mukkamala warns of more devastating attacks to come.
Zoom partners with NYC-based Anthropic to integrate their AI chatbot, providing users with even more efficient customer support. They invest in Anthropic to make use of their groundbreaking AI models, allowing access to open source models for an ever-evolving industry. Smita Hashim, Zoom CPO and veteran of Microsoft & Google, is leading the charge.
Discover how Salesforce's Tableau GPT and Tableau Pulse with AI-driven analytics, simplify data access and analysis for deeper understanding into customer behaviour and automate business workflow. Rely on Tableau for enhanced decision-making and predictions, integrated with Salesforce's Data Cloud for a more comprehensive view.
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Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?