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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
Digital Transformation

CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges

As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Will AI replace automation?
Unified Communications

Will AI replace automation?

AI is reshaping automation, with tools like GPT-4 enhancing productivity, but experts argue that human insight is vital to navigate complexities.

By Avec Global • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
EduTech

GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot
Software Development

GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot

GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Low code & No code

Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week

Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base
Generative AI

NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base

NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Unified Communications

California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI

A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
How AI can help developers boost the security of new code
Application Security

How AI can help developers boost the security of new code

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.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Robotics

Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Nuix warns lack of diversity in AI is leading to biased outcomes
Marketing Technologies

Nuix warns lack of diversity in AI is leading to biased outcomes

Software provider Nuix raises concerns over the lack of diversity in AI coding, affirming the lack can lead to biased data and flawed AI outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Coding stories

AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers
Large Language Models

AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers

Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.

By Yelena Galstian • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements
Gaming

Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Unified Communications

UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Digital Transformation

Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

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.

By Kade Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
EduTech

New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap

Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024