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Cloudera unveils RAG Studio for AI without coding skills
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Cloudera has unveiled a preview of its Retrieval-Augmented Generation Studio, enabling enterprises to deploy AI chatbots using real-time data without coding.
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Veracode unveils new AI-driven features for Veracode Fix
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hyperscale
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application security
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risk & compliance
Veracode has unveiled enhancements to its AI-powered coding solution, Veracode Fix, aiming to cut vulnerability remediation time drastically.
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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
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As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.
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Will AI replace automation?
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AI is reshaping automation, with tools like GPT-4 enhancing productivity, but experts argue that human insight is vital to navigate complexities.
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Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
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it training
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digital transformation
A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.
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GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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software development
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google
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software engineering
GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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edutech
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.
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New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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The Institute of Coding, BCS, and TheTalentPeople have launched GetMyFirstDigitalJob, a platform to bridge the digital skills gap, backed by fresh research revealing a GBP £63 billion annual cost.
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Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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software development
Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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gaming
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robots
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digital entertainment
Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.
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NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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facebook
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messenger
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instagram
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data privacy
A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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digital literacy
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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physical security
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software development
A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged intellectual property misuse in training GitHub Co-pilot, spotlighting open-source license complexities.
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How AI can help developers boost the security of new code
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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it training
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application security
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devsecops
AI tools are helping developers swiftly identify vulnerabilities in code without sacrificing security, but human oversight remains crucial. Teams must evolve to responsibly leverage AI's potential.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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robots
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coding
EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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government
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coding
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.