2023-10-01
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Digital transformation news for the week of October 1st including stories in data management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Come listen to the celebration of cybersecurity awareness month, an AI that makes Snoop Dogg a dungeon master for D&D, and learn about a new data architecture Polystore.
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Data Management
BMLL Vantage, a data science solution, was honored with the ‘Best Data Science Solution’ at the Data Management Insight Awards. This accolade celebrates BMLL Vantage’s exceptional work in data science, acknowledging its significant contributions to the industry. Read More
Polystores integrate diverse data sources seamlessly, breaking down silos and enabling cross-functional analysis. They optimize performance by leveraging various database strengths and adapt to evolving technologies. Organizations should use polystores to unlock data potential for informed decision-making in the era of big data. Read More
When deciding on a data architecture, it’s essential to consider factors such as data size, frequency, source location, type, privacy, access, and urgency. Understanding the different types of architectures and their uses can help you adapt to changes in business drivers and environmental conditions and choose the best solution for your company. Considering these factors has been shown to improve systems architects’ decision-making abilities. Read More
Artificial Intelligence
Mark Zuckerberg revealed a set of AI chatbots at Meta Connect 2023, including one with rapper Snoop Dogg as a Dungeon Master in the role-playing game D&D. These bots, modeled after celebrities, aren’t available to the public. Meta AI is the leading chatbot assistant, built on a custom-made language model similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, prioritizing visual flair over mimicking conversation patterns. Plans include adding voice capabilities. Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warns of the potential dangers of the AI revolution, such as disruptions to democracy, mind manipulation, job losses, and AI-driven wars. He urges nations to address these concerns and prevent self-taught machines from controlling humans. However, he also acknowledges the positive aspects of AI, such as robotic assistance for the elderly and improved transportation. Israel aims to be a global leader in AI. Read More
An OpenAI employee, Lilian Weng, shared her emotional experience using ChatGPT’s voice mode for a personal conversation about stress and work-life balance. While Weng found the interaction comforting, it raises concerns about AI’s role in providing therapy. This reflects a trend where AI aims to appear more human but has faced challenges, as seen with previous AI therapy experiments receiving mixed responses and, in some cases, causing harm. Ethical considerations are crucial when integrating AI into mental health contexts. Read More
Cybersecurity
October marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month to promote online safety. The theme this year is “Secure Our World.” It focuses on four critical cybersecurity best practices: using a password manager, implementing multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing attempts, and regularly installing updates. The initiative aims to provide information to help individuals stay safer online. Read More
The US National Security Agency has created an AI security center to oversee AI in defense and intelligence services. The director, General Paul Nakasone, stressed the importance of keeping the US ahead in AI and preventing foreign actors from stealing US innovations. The center will promote secure AI adoption in national security and defense industries. AI will have a significant role in national security, diplomacy, technology, and the economy. Read More
A new security issue has been found in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. This could affect other programs, too. It’s called “StrangeU.” Hackers could use it to control your computer. The companies have fixed the problem, but other programs could still be at risk. Keep all your software updated and watch for similar issues in other apps. Stay safe! Read More
Embracing Digital Transformation Podcast
This week continues the series on multi-hybrid cloud architectures with additional interviews from Intel’s cloud solution architects. To listen to these 30-minute interviews, you can find embracing digital transformation on your favorite podcasting sites. Read More