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January 19, 2024

2024 will be a big year for AR/VR, but mainstream adoption will lag

A host of new devices hitting the market this year could provide a shot in the arm for an industry that saw sluggish sales in 2023 as buyers awaited Apple’s entry. Read more ▶

Image: GenAI set to replace these jobs, disrupt others — and worsen economic inequity

GenAI set to replace these jobs, disrupt others — and worsen economic inequity

While some jobs will likely be replaced by AI, the machine-learning technology will also create new roles, help alleviate mundane tasks, and free up workers to focus on more creative work.

Google CEO warns of more job cuts as the company preps for ‘ambitious goals’

Google will continue to lay off people this year as it looks to drive velocity to realize its ambitions.

How OpenAI plans to handle genAI election fears

Deep Fakes are among the election-related problems the generative AI company expects to battle in the year ahead.

Image: Microsoft extends Copilot access to individuals and SMBs

Microsoft extends Copilot access to individuals and SMBs

Copilot Pro gives individual Microsoft 365 customers access to the generative AI assistant in apps such as Outlook and Word for $20 more per user per month. Small businesses will pay $30 — the same as larger enterprise customers.

AI pros are increasingly uneasy about the technology — survey

Could AI-based tools and machines exceed human ability in every task within three years? Probably not. But stretch the timeline out further and all bets are off.

Before you buy a Windows 11 'AI PC' in 2024, read this

The AI PC hype is building to a fever pitch after CES 2024, but here's the truth: if you're hoping to be blown away by what these computers can do, you need to temper expectations.

3 exceptional Android privacy power-ups

Unlock extra privacy power in your Android web experience with these simple but out of sight enhancements.

BBEdit shows how to add generative AI to Apple platforms

The change to what is a veteran pro Mac app shows implementation must be mission focused, boosting core application tasks with added intelligence.

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