Human errors still a leading cause of cyber incidents, says Kaseya
Over two human-involved cyber incidents daily last year, majority not severe. Tool commoditization leads to more automated attacks. Government and IT sectors most targeted. [ more ]
Rusty's Retirement is an idle farming simulator that automates farming tasks for the player, aiding in relaxation and providing a productivity boost. [ more ]
6 ways email marketing can elevate customer engagement and loyalty | MarTech
Email is now about delivering tailored, relevant content to individuals who opted to receive it, emphasizing segmentation, personalization, and building relationships.
Email serves as a channel to engage in one-on-one connections, provide personalized content, and guide customers through their journey with the brand. [ more ]
3 Ways AI Can Help Us (and Hurt Us) | Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs can strategically incorporate AI into operations for efficiency and strategic planning, but should proceed with caution and be aware of potential drawbacks. [ more ]
Top Producer Review: Features, pricing & alternatives
Personalized client interactions, detailed tracking, customizable messages, automated alerts, and lead nurturing are key features of Top Producer's CRM. [ more ]
Using Cognitive Science to Improve Developer Experience
Hans Dockter discusses the importance of developer experience and productivity, highlighting the creation and success of Gradle in improving automation in software development. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Preparing for the new AI workforce in higher education
AI will replace millions of jobs by 2025, yet will create new jobs and increase productivity significantly.
Studies show AI can enhance productivity, speed, and quality of tasks, leading to a potential increase in global goods and services production by 7%. [ more ]
The risks and rewards of generative AI in software development
Generative AI will revolutionize software development by eliminating grunt work, reinventing frameworks, and transforming the skillsets required for developers.
AI will streamline code creation, enhance productivity through automation, and shift the focus to tasks where human creativity and intuition are paramount. [ more ]
How Close Is AI to Actually Stealing My Job? | Entrepreneur
Generative AI like ChatGPT can simplify daily tasks for busy parents by streamlining schedules and aiding in tasks like meal planning and homework. [ more ]
Weather Channel's parent company has a new AI tool to make hyperlocal weather videos
AI tool ReelSphere by The Weather Company automates weather video creation, including captions, graphics, and voiceovers.
ReelSphere integrates with Max platform, allowing for editing if AI errors occur, aiming to assist local weather broadcasters in presenting real-time weather data. [ more ]
Betaworks bets on AI agents in latest 'Camp' cohort | TechCrunch
Betaworks is focusing on developing AI agent-type models for automating everyday tasks, seeking to overcome challenges faced by traditional AI systems. [ more ]
Cloudflare reveals it's automated empathy to boost SRE
Cloudflare uses tools like Phoenix to automatically detect and fix broken servers to prevent downtime and inefficiencies.
Cloudflare emphasizes fault-tolerant infrastructure and automation, such as the error budget concept, to maintain services at scale efficiently. [ more ]
Viam Raises $45M to Accelerate Software Development for the Applications that Power Hardware Across Robotics, Smart Machines, IoT, and more
Photovoltaic sensors in the 19th century led to sensor advancements, while modern sensors integrate with software for intelligent automation.
Viam offers an open-source platform for accelerated software development in automation, robotics, IoT, and smart devices, enhancing accessibility and innovation. [ more ]
AI apocalypse' could take away almost 8m jobs in UK, says report
Women, younger workers, and those on lower wages are most at risk from AI job displacement.
Routine cognitive tasks are already at risk, but the second wave of AI adoption could impact non-routine tasks, affecting higher earning jobs. [ more ]
We must start preparing the US workforce for the effects of AI now | Steven Greenhouse
AI technologies are already changing millions of workers' jobs, often negatively with firings and increased surveillance.
AI is predicted to automate tasks accounting for up to 30% of work hours in the US by 2030, potentially displacing 12 million American workers. [ more ]
Desk workers increased their AI usage by 24% last quarter, according to Slack
Automation is gaining traction among desk workers, with a 24% increase in AI tools usage in the last quarter.
Slack's research highlights the rapid growth of AI adoption in the workplace, showing a significant increase from 20% to 25% among desk workers. [ more ]