Topic: technology evaluation
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Metrics Don't Lie, But They Can Mislead Without Business Context
Aligning IT with business outcomes requires shared metrics and joint forums where technology and business priorities are reviewed together to ensure accountability for both IT performance and commercial results. As companies shift to managing cloud and multi-vendor environments, essential skills ...
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NIST, MITRE Launch $20M AI Centers for Manufacturing and Cybersecurity
NIST is investing $20 million to establish two AI research hubs, managed by MITRE, to strengthen U.S. technological leadership in manufacturing and cybersecurity. The centers aim to boost domestic manufacturing competitiveness and secure critical infrastructure by developing new technology evalua...
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Divinity Dev Hosts Fan Q&A After Challenging Week
Larian Studios is hosting a fan Q&A to address controversy over its studio culture and technological philosophy, sparked by leadership remarks and former employee concerns. Founder Swen Vincke clarified the studio prioritizes "agency" and human creativity, stating it will not adopt AI tools that ...
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Apple Strikes $1 Billion AI Deal With Google to Power Siri
Apple is negotiating a billion-dollar annual deal to license Google's 1.2 trillion-parameter AI model to upgrade Siri's capabilities. The partnership aims to enhance Siri's performance by integrating Google's advanced AI infrastructure, marking a significant shift in AI sector dynamics. Both comp...
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Taco Bell Rethinks AI Drive-Thru Strategy After Setbacks
Taco Bell is reassessing its AI drive-thru ordering system after facing operational issues and viral customer complaints, such as an incident where a customer ordered an excessive number of water cups to bypass the technology. The company acknowledges inconsistent AI performance and is allowing f...
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Apple's Siri Gets Major Upgrade Powered by Google Gemini
Apple is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI models into its ecosystem, aiming to significantly enhance Siri's capabilities and power future Apple Foundation Models. The collaboration will transform Siri into a more powerful AI answer engine, enabling more intuitive, personalized, and c...
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