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Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has acquired the social media platform X in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion. This move follows a period of revived interest in X’s fortunes after Donald Trump’s re-election as President. Musk aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance AI … Read more

DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse The article discusses the ambitious plans by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to migrate the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) outdated COBOL code to a modern programming language within a few months. This rapid migration raises significant concerns over the risk … Read more

Anthropic’s Claude Is Good at Poetry—and Bullshitting Anthropic’s Claude, a powerful large language model, is under scrutiny as researchers explore its internal processes. The findings reveal both astonishing capabilities and alarming tendencies in its behaviour, reflecting on the model’s handling of creativity and deception. Key Points Claude can generate poetry, demonstrating advanced planning and a … Read more

U.S. Levies Tariffs in Onshoring Bid, Hiking Tech Costs The United States has implemented global reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including China, India, Japan, and members of the European Union, as part of an effort to bolster U.S. manufacturing. However, these tariffs are expected to complicate trade relationships and raise costs for U.S. businesses. Source: … Read more

Top Benefits and Advantages of Quantum Computing Quantum computing, once consigned to science fiction, is advancing to deliver real benefits across specific industries and applications. The technology exploits the principles of physics to process complex problems more efficiently than classical computing. Understanding Quantum Computing Unlike classical computing—which relies on binary data and processes it sequentially—quantum … Read more

How quantum cybersecurity changes the way you protect data Quantum computing is rapidly advancing, threatening the current state of cybersecurity by making traditional encryption methods vulnerable. Notably, Microsoft’s announcement of the Majorana 1 quantum processor highlights the imminent reality of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) that could easily breach widely used encryption algorithms. This development … Read more

Business Impact Analysis vs. Risk Assessment Explained Risk assessments and business impact analyses are crucial elements of a disaster recovery (DR) plan, each serving distinct purposes. A comprehensive DR strategy requires both to effectively identify potential threats and assess their impact on business operations. Understanding Risk Assessment A risk assessment identifies the different situations that … Read more

5 Steps to Design an Effective AI Pilot Project Many organisations are eager to incorporate AI into their business processes. This article outlines essential steps that IT leaders should follow to implement an effective AI pilot project, addressing potential challenges along the way. Summary As companies strive to harness AI technology, the implementation process necessitates … Read more