Payroll is undergoing a transformation. Once seen as a purely administrative task, it’s now being recognised for what it truly is: a rich, untapped source of data that can influence business decisions across HR, Finance, and Operations. And yet, while other areas of the business, from…
Evan Brown, Executive Director of EDGE at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Evan Brown serves as the Executive Director of EDGE (Economic Development Growth and Expansion) at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. With previous roles as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy Director of Business Development and Legislative Director at the Department of Commerce, Evan brings a wealth…
Defending against Prompt Injection with Structured Queries (StruQ) and Preference Optimization (SecAlign)
Recent advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) enable exciting LLM-integrated applications. However, as LLMs have improved, so have the attacks against them. Prompt injection attack is listed as the #1 threat by OWASP to LLM-integrated applications, where an LLM input contains a trusted prompt (instruction) and…
The truth about enterprise AI agents (and how to get value from them)
What’s the point of AI if it doesn’t actually make your workday easier?…
Can AI Pass Human Cognitive Tests? Exploring the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly advanced, from powering self-driving cars to assisting in medical diagnoses. However, one important question remains: Could AI ever pass a cognitive test designed for humans? While AI has achieved impressive results in areas such as language processing and problem-solving, it still…
BCG: Analysing the geopolitics of generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping global competition and geopolitics, presenting challenges and opportunities for nations and businesses alike. Senior figures from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and its tech division, BCG X, discussed the intricate dynamics of the global AI race, the dominance of superpowers like the US…
NTT Unveils Breakthrough AI Inference Chip for Real-Time 4K Video Processing at the Edge
In a major leap for edge AI processing, NTT Corporation has announced a groundbreaking AI inference chip that can process real-time 4K video at 30 frames per second—using less than 20 watts of power. This new large-scale integration (LSI) chip is the first in the world…
Consider These AI Strategies to Reduce Retail Employee Burnout
Employee burnout in retail contact centers isn’t just a personnel issue—it’s a notable business challenge threatening to eat away at productivity, morale, and profits. Retailers are increasingly turning to AI, specifically conversational AI, to help reverse this damaging trend. Organizations implementing AI signifies a profound shift…
Hussein Osman, Segment Marketing Director at Lattice Semiconductor – Interview Series
Hussein Osman is a semiconductor industry veteran with over two decades of experience bringing to market silicon and software products that integrate sensing, processing and connectivity solutions, focusing on innovative experiences that deliver value to the end user. Over the past five years he has led…
Bringing AI Home: The Rise of Local LLMs and Their Impact on Data Privacy
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to massive data centers or cloud-based platforms run by tech giants. In recent years, something remarkable has been happening—AI is coming home. Local large language models (LLMs), the same types of AI tools that power chatbots, content creators, and code…