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DSC Weekly 3 December 2024

  • Scott Thompson 

Announcements

  • Ransomware remains an ongoing threat as it continues to evolve. Companies must be vigilant with the rapid expansion of AI and other emerging technology creating even more opportunities for cyber criminals. Tune into the upcoming Tackling Ransomware and Emerging Threats summit for advice to prevent and recover from the latest crop of ransomware attacks. Leading industry thought leaders will discuss innovative platforms, frameworks and employee training techniques as well as detail the AI and social engineering attacks to remain vigilant of in 2026.
  • The continued rise of generative AI is transforming industries across the globe, but staying abreast and ahead of this fast-evolving landscape can be a challenge. Join industry experts for Enterprise Strategy Group: GenAI Summit 2025 as they explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies for harnessing the power of generative AI. The GenAI Summit will uncover best practices and key use cases driving adoption, including buyer preferences and the impact of AI agents. Speakers will go deep into customer service, where generative AI is delivering tangible benefits through advanced automation and personalized interactions.

Top Stories

  • Data science implications of a second gilded age
    December 3, 2024
    by Alan Morrison
    Wirestock on Freepick Mark Twain coined the term The Gilded Age when he published his 1873 novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. Between 1870 and 1914, the US experienced an unprecedented amount of industrial growth. Much of the resulting wealth accrued to the top one percent.
  • Driving Relevant GenAI / LLM Outcomes with Contextual Continuity
    November 27, 2024
    by Bill Schmarzo
    As GenAI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly popular for problem-solving and decision-making, users often face a critical challenge: navigating the vast expanse of knowledge within Large Language Models (LLMs) to find only the most relevant and accurate information.
  • Creating a clean generative AI data set with Getty Images
    12 November 2024
    by Esther Ajao and Shaun Sutner
    At the beginning of the wave of generative AI hype, many feared that generative models would replace the jobs of creatives like artists and photographers. With generative AI models such as Dall-E and Midjourney seemingly creating unique works of art and images, some artists found themselves at a disadvantage. Some say the generative systems took their artwork, copied it and used it to produce their own images. In some cases, the generative systems allegedly outright stole the creative work.

In-Depth

  • Revolutionizing product management with AI: Exploring innovation, machine learning, and ethical practices across the product lifecycle
    December 3, 2024
    by John Lee
    AI has revolutionized product management by increasing creativity, efficiency, and market relevance.  AI is our greatest technological advancement. Modern technology relies on AI subsets DL and ML. Machines that learn and improve have enabled the technological revolution. AI is being used in many fields, including product management.
  • Deepfake Technology: A useful tool or a growing threat for businesses?
    December 3, 2024
    by Machi Onwubuariri
    There is a popular saying that seeing is believing. With so many fake videos circulating online, it’s hard to tell real from fake. So, is seeing truly believing? In this article, we will look closely into the controversial topic of deepfake technology.
  • Computing: Evaluating self-driving cars, robots and AGI with signals—as the benchmark
    December 2, 2024
    by David Stephen
    If any process is [almost] completely predictable [or say routine enough], it is probably guaranteed that machines will outperform humans, implying that machines often have an overall [sole] function, for which totality is dedicated, while the human mind has several functions.
  • Large action models and the promise of true agency
    December 2, 2024
    by Alan Morrison
    In September 2024, Salesforce AI Research EVP and Chief Scientist Silvio Savarese posted at the Salesforce 360 site on the rise of large action models (LAMs). Among other things, he noted that both AI assistants and AI agents require agency. 
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    by Scott Thompson
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  • AI visual analysis in 3D printing hardware
    November 26, 2024
    by Scott Thompson
    In the last few years, consumer-level 3D printing hardware has been gaining popularity in the hobby space, and it’s easy to see why. The ease of accessible or free CAD software, in conjunction with the culture of hosting custom-designed models for free, has given the niche tool a broad appeal.

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