Cisco has unveiled a $1 billion fund dedicated to investing in AI startups, marking a significant move to strengthen its presence in the AI industry. CEO Chuck Robbins made the announcement at the company’s “Cisco Live” event in Las Vegas, emphasizing that the investment, though modest by AI standards, aims to foster innovative solutions and assist businesses in navigating the AI landscape.
A recent survey conducted by Ericsson sheds light on consumers’ perceptions and expectations regarding the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in their lives over the next decade. The survey, based on responses from 6,500 early adopters across 13 global cities, identifies ten key AI trends anticipated for the 2030s.
Tech giant Microsoft is supercharging Sweden’s leap into the future with a hefty $3.2 billion investment. This two-year commitment will focus on expanding the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within the country.
OpenAI has unveiled a deepfake detector specifically designed to identify content generated by its image creator, DALL-E. Initially, this tool will be available to a select group of disinformation researchers for practical testing. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, technologies like AI-driven deepfake detection, real-time monitoring, and advanced data analytics are reshaping digital security and authenticity. These innovations, often led by startups, are significantly improving the identification of manipulated content, thereby fostering more secure digital environments, according to GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics firm. Vaibhav Gundre, Project Manager for Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, highlighted the growing sophistication of AI-generated deepfakes, which pose substantial risks to individuals, businesses, and society. He noted that advanced detection methods, powered by machine learning, are increasingly effective in identifying and flagging manipulated content. These tools employ techniques such as analyzing biological signals and leveraging powerful algorithms to defend against the misuse of deepfakes for…
Global revenue from AI semiconductors is projected to reach $71 billion in 2024, marking a 33% increase from the previous year, according to a recent Gartner report. Gartner also anticipates that AI-equipped PCs will constitute 22% of total PC shipments in 2024. By the end of 2026, all enterprise PC purchases are expected to feature AI capabilities.
Infovista has unveiled the latest version of its AI-driven RF planning tool, Infovista Planet, which now supports 5G RedCap network planning. This advancement allows operators’ network planning teams to incorporate 3GPP-compliant 5G RedCap devices in their analyses and simulations of 5G Standalone networks. Currently, 17 out of 126 mobile operators investing in 5G Standalone are exploring 5G RedCap for emerging applications, according to the GSA.
Telefónica, a leading telecommunications operator, has sealed a fresh agreement with tech giant Google Cloud aimed at turbocharging Telefónica’s journey into cloud adoption and AI-driven innovation. The deal, which extends the strategic collaboration between the two entities for another three years, is poised to usher in a wave of advancements across various fronts.
Microsoft made waves in the tech world this week with the launch of their new line of Copilot+ PCs, aimed at enhancing productivity through AI integration. Among the various features boasted by these innovative devices, one in particular, known as Recall, is drawing attention for its potential privacy implications.
A recent survey among telecom and IT engineers at communications service providers (CSPs) indicates a positive outlook on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing network performance and driving revenue. Conducted by Ciena and Censuswide, the survey involved over 1,500 telecom professionals from 17 countries.
Telefónica Tech has entered into a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its cybersecurity services by incorporating Microsoft’s AI tools. This partnership aims to provide customers with proactive, integrated, and automated real-time security management.
