Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images As generative artificial intelligence (AI) models continue to evolve, industry collaboration and customized test benchmarks will be crucial amid organizations’ efforts to establish the right fit for their business. This effort will be necessary as enterprises seek out large language models (LLMs) trained on data specific to their verticals, and as countries look to… Continue reading Customized test benchmarks and openness crucial as generative AI models evolve
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The best early October Prime Day Echo device deals
Show more (1 item) Prime Day is the best time to buy an Echo device at a low price, no questions asked — and October Prime Day is no exception. As we near the holiday season, there’s no better time to buy an Echo speaker or Echo Show to add to your gift stash or… Continue reading The best early October Prime Day Echo device deals
Generative AI will far surpass what ChatGPT can do. Here’s everything on how the tech advances
Laurence Dutton/Getty Images More than any of the many headline achievements of artificial intelligence — winning at chess, predicting the folding of proteins, labeling cats and dogs — the form of AI known as generative AI has captivated the global imagination. ChatGPT became the fastest-growing software program in history in January, reaching a hundred million… Continue reading Generative AI will far surpass what ChatGPT can do. Here’s everything on how the tech advances
Businesses need a new operating model to compete in an AI-powered economy
Jason marz/Getty Images The trust gap widens as artificial intelligence (AI) goes mainstream, according to research from Salesforce. Brands are turning to generative AI to boost efficiency while improving customer engagement. And customers — wary of the technology risks — demand a thoughtful approach built on trust. Eighty percent of customers say it’s important for… Continue reading Businesses need a new operating model to compete in an AI-powered economy
Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?
Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re even a casual online-shopping fan, chances are you’ve placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you’re downright obsessive about online shopping, you’re likely familiar with Temu, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods. Also: Is Temu legit? What to know before you place an order If you’ve paid close attention, you’ve noticed that some… Continue reading Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?
3 new WhatsApp features businesses need to know about
Maria Diaz/ZDNET WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app worldwide. In a lot of countries, it’s already widely used to conduct business, where you can order deliveries, set up services, and get customer support. Now, Meta, the parent company behind WhatsApp, is embracing the app’s versatile applications and giving businesses even more ways to get… Continue reading 3 new WhatsApp features businesses need to know about
Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT right before our eyes
Maria Diaz/ZDNET During its Devices and Services event this week, Amazon announced plans to incorporate generative AI into its Alexa digital assistant. Alexa is arguably the most popular virtual assistant. Still, like Siri, it uses natural language processing (NLP), a branch of AI that helps systems understand and naturally respond to human speech. However, these… Continue reading Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT right before our eyes
Can Microsoft recover from the collapse of its Surface business?
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Forget Bose and Sony: These $180 headphones look good and sound better
Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re hesitant to buy the headphones everyone seems to be talking about — Apple’s AirPods Max, Sony’s WH-1000XM5, or Bose’s QuietComfort 45 — because price is an obstacle, you’re not alone. There are plenty of people out there, me included, who want headphones of comparable quality but don’t cost upwards of $550. Also: The… Continue reading Forget Bose and Sony: These $180 headphones look good and sound better
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