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November 22, 2024
AI agents are coming to work â hereâs what businesses need to know
AI agent tools promise to automate a huge range of digital processes now carried out by office workers. But sorting the long-term potential from the near-term reality can be a challenge for businesses faced with yet another shift in how work is done.
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Sponsored by EXL: Before rushing in with genAI, focus first on data quality
Establish three key components to ensure your organization and data are AI-ready.
Microsoft upgrades Copilot Studio agent builder tools
Microsoft will let customers connect Copilot Studio agents to third-party apps, and tools for building autonomous agents are now available in a public preview.
Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance
This deepens Googleâs legal woes amid growing competition from rivals like OpenAI and Perplexity AI.
US commission proposes âManhattan Project-likeâ initiative for AI
The bipartisan report emphasized the need to counter Chinaâs technological advancements.
An Android-ChromeOS merger might actually make sense now
We've been down this road before. But this time, it's easier to see the rumors of an Android-ChromeOS combo turning to reality and potentially even being a positive.
Apple admins: Update your hardware now
Two actively used zero-day attacks affecting Apple products have been identified by a government-focused security group.
Download our Microsoft Copilot for Writing Cheat Sheet
Microsoft Copilot can boost your writing in Word, Outlook, and OneNote â hereâs how.
How to bring Android 16's Notification Cooldown brilliance to any phone today
Google's next big Android version has an extremely useful new nuisance-reducer â and with a teensy bit of crafty configuration, you can bring a similar superpower to any Android device this instant.
ChatGPT's Windows app beats Microsoft Copilot for productivity
ChatGPTâs Windows app is now available to everyone â and even if you're a devoted dweller of Microsoft's ecosystem, it's worth your while to try it out.