Fri.May 16, 2025

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New agentic AI tools bring new threat: agent sprawl

CIO Business Intelligence

You may already have a platform to develop and manage AI agents. You may already have two. Or more. This agent sprawl enables agents to operate in more areas of the enterprise but brings increased complexity, adds to security concerns, and can hurt return on investment. Over the last year, vendors have been rushing to add agentic AI products to their offerings.

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Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?

TechSpot

In the world of software, a billion monthly active users (a metric also known as "MAUs") isn't just a milestone, it's a coronation. It marks an ascension.

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How to establish an effective AI GRC framework

CIO Business Intelligence

Enterprise use of artificial intelligence comes with a wide range of risks in areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, bias and discrimination, ethics, and regulatory compliance. As such, organizations that create a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) framework specifically for AI are best positioned to get the most value out of the technology while minimizing its risks and ensuring responsible and ethical use.

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Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 quietly beats the RTX 5090 in early benchmarks, at triple the cost

TechSpot

Redditor Privaterbok tested the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell using several benchmarking tools, including 3DMark Time Spy, Time Spy Extreme, Steel Nomad, Port Royal, and Geekbench 6. The card scored 51,776 in Time Spy and 28,009 in Time Spy Extreme at stock settings. With a moderate 350Hz GPU overclock, those scores increased to 54,300 and 30,019, respectively.

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How AI Is Transforming IT in 2025: A Playbook for Smarter IT Ops

IT teams are under pressure to do more with less. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already helping lean IT teams cut support volume by up to 60%, reduce cloud waste, and eliminate risk from their stack. In this executive playbook, you'll learn how mid-sized companies are deploying AI to automate tier-1 tickets, predict outages, optimize SaaS spend, and secure infrastructure without hiring a bigger team.

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Cuatro objetivos a perseguir al desarrollar habilidades en IA

CIO Business Intelligence

Tras descubrir los elevados costes que supone contratar expertos en inteligencia artificial (IA) externos a la organizacin, algunos CIO han impulsado nuevas formas de desarrollar habilidades internas , no solo dentro del departamento de TI, sino en toda la empresa. Muchos de los pioneros se centraron en cuatro mtodos distintos que ahora deberan tenerse en cuenta para los programas de formacin en IA de cualquier organizacin.

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Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms

TechSpot

Microsoft and the European Commission could soon resolve an antitrust investigation on amicable terms. CNBC notes that the company agreed to offer Teams as a stand-alone product outside its productivity suites, while Brussels would close the inquiry without imposing any fines. By doing so, Microsoft avoids another potentially hefty penalty.

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Epic says Apple has blocked Fortnite's App Store submission - game now offline worldwide on iOS

TechSpot

A post on the official Fortnite X account states, "Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.

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CoreWeave’s Massive $23B AI Spending Plan Worries Investors Despite OpenAI Deal

Tech Republic Data Center

CoreWeave plans to spend up to $23B in 2025 to meet AI demand from clients like Microsoft and OpenAI, raising investor concerns over high debt.

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Lawmakers say TP-Link's rock-bottom prices fuel Chinese cyberattacks, back US sales ban

TechSpot

The seventeen senators and representatives wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this week to support the ongoing investigations into TP-Link. The company is being investigated by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments over whether its China ties pose a security threat and whether the firm engaged in predatory.

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Scattered Spider Strikes Again: U.K. Attacks Spark U.S. Retailer Alarm

SecureWorld News

The threat actor group known as Scattered Spider (also tracked as UNC3944) has intensified its cyber offensivesthis time hitting targets in the United Kingdom with increased sophistication and aggression. In a new blog post by Google's Threat Intelligence team, security analysts outline a concerning evolution in the group's tactics and raise red flags for U.S. retailers potentially next in the crosshairs.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again

TechSpot

Bungie is under fire for allegedly using stolen art assets in its extraction shooter Marathon. Independent artist Antireal caught the Washington-based studio "recycling" some of her designs, and Bungie is now downplaying the incident by shifting blame to former employees. The controversy has sparked broader conversations in the gaming community.

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How to Enable Hey Copilot Voice Activation on Windows

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post How to Enable Hey Copilot Voice Activation on Windows appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Intel releases patches to fix security vulnerabilities in its CPUs, GPUs, and gaming software

TechSpot

Like many other IT vendors and software developers, Intel has long been releasing new security patches at the same time as Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. This month's series of updates is designed to close potentially dangerous bugs affecting both hardware and software products across several generations of CPU, GPU, and integrated.

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How to Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser with Intune

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post How to Enable Startup Boost in Edge Browser with Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Vaishnav K.

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Turn Your Contact Center Into a Profit Machine with AI

Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.

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Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative

TechSpot

What began as a laboratory experiment at the University of Maryland is now poised to significantly influence construction practices. InventWood, a startup spun out of the university, is preparing to launch a new material known as Superwood a wood-based product engineered to have a strength-to-weight ratio nearly ten times.

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Report: Sustainable aviation startup ZeroAvia aims for $150M to stay airborne through 2028

GeekWire

ZeroAvia , a sustainable aviation company with R&D and manufacturing operations in Everett, Wash., is trying to quickly raise a $150 million funding round that will keep it aloft through the end of 2028, CEO Val Miftakhov told Bloomberg. Earlier this week, ZeroAvia announced that RVL Aviation will retrofit Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft with the company’s hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrain for its cargo operations in the United Kingdom.

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Stellar Blade hits PC on June 11 with modest system requirements

TechSpot

The hack-and-slash action game, which debuted exclusively on PlayStation 5 last year, will support unlocked framerates, ultrawide aspect ratios (21:9 and 32:9), Nvidia Reflex, and optional 4K textures. DLSS 4 upscaling, multi-frame generation, DLAA, and FSR 3 upscaling are also included. Gamepad support enables haptic feedback and adaptive triggers when.

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Asilomar AI Principles

Dataconomy

The Asilomar AI principles are vital in shaping the landscape of artificial intelligence, promoting ethical frameworks that ensure AI developments align with human values. As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, these principles established at the 2017 Asilomar Conference provide a guide for researchers, developers, and policymakers, highlighting the importance of safety, transparency, and societal benefits in AI innovation.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Inside job at Coinbase leads to massive data breach, $20 million ransom demanded

TechSpot

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is facing significant fallout after disclosing a major cyberattack that compromised sensitive data from some of its customers. The company revealed in a regulatory filing that the breach could cost between $180 million and $400 million, marking one of its most.

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Windsurf has launched homegrown AI models despite OpenAI deal

Dataconomy

Windsurf, the startup best known for its AI coding assistant tools, has launched a new set of proprietary models aimed at redefining how AI supports software engineering. The newly introduced family includes three models: SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini. Unlike traditional code-generation tools, these models are designed to support the entire software engineering process from end to end.

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Space Forge raises $30 million to develop satellites for space-based manufacturing

TechSpot

A British startup focused on manufacturing advanced materials in space has secured $30 million in Series A funding, setting a new record for the country's space technology sector. Called Space Forge, the company plans to use the investment to accelerate the development and launch of satellites designed to produce materials.

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Meta Delays Its Next Big AI Launch – Again

Tech Republic

Llama 4 Behemoth is a 288 billion active parameter generative AI model that teaches other models.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Why Working with an Offshore Staffing Partner (Like TurnKey) Beats Freelancing Alone

TurnKey Labs

Endless client hunting, late payments, zero benefits — yeah, we’ve all been there. On paper, freelancing sounds like freedom. In reality? It’s often just instability wrapped in a pretty word.

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AI may soon detect dyslexia early from children’s handwriting

Dataconomy

Researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence can analyze children’s handwriting to identify early signs of dyslexia and dysgraphia, potentially revolutionizing screening processes and offering timely support to young learners. This innovative approach could make diagnostic tools more accessible and efficient, especially in areas facing shortages of specialized professionals.

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Dead Island 2 free giveaway kicks off Epic Games Store Mega Sale

TechSpot

The first two titles being given away during the first week of Epic's Mega Sale are Dead Island 2 and Happy Game. The former is the one you're more likely to have heard of, being the sequel to the popular 2011 first-person zombie-killer, more famous for its amazing reverse-time trailer.

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Gemini in TalkBack: How Google is trying to revolutionize screen readers

Dataconomy

Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome, enhancing the user experience for people with disabilities. The updates aim to make Android and Chrome more inclusive and user-friendly. One of the key updates is to TalkBack, Android’s screen reader, which now allows users to ask Gemini about the content of images and their phone screen.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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How to Keep a Consultant from Stealing Your Idea

Information Week

To stay on top of their game, consultants always seek fresh insights. But what should you do if a consultant decides to take your original idea to a competitor?

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Is TikTok’s new meditation push a real safety play or just good PR optics?

Dataconomy

TikTok will now interrupt teens’ feeds with guided meditation after 10PM by default, expanding on its existing “wind down” feature. The platform has been testing this feature, initially only available to users under 16, but it will now be shown to all users under 18. The “wind down” prompt was first introduced to remind teens to take a break from the app at night by playing calming music.

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What CIOs Need To Know About Licensing Models

Information Week

Chief information officers struggling with ballooning costs should evaluate their software and hardware licensing models for potential savings. New options are emerging.

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Real‑time data streaming architecture: The essential guide to AI‑ready pipelines and instant personalization

Dataconomy

Modern AI success stories share a common backbone: realtime data streaming. As Gartner notes in its 2025 Strategic Technology Trends , organizations that operationalize continuous data flows will forge safely into the future with responsible innovation, leveraging AI to out-maneuver slower, batchoriented competitors. Yet many teams still struggle to turn streaming buzzwords into productiongrade architectures.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.