Anthropic introduces Claude, a “more steerable” AI competitor to ChatGPT
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Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get the most out of digital life—the ways we can help them look after their finances and health online, along with how they can use the internet to keep connected with friends and family, all safely […] more…Stay Ahead of Misinformation – 5 Ways to Combat Fake News
Stay ahead of misinformation – 5 ways to combat fake news Finding information in this increasingly digital world has never been easier. Our mobile phones dictate top headlines before we even get out of bed, and even our routers can perform complex searches via voice. We see the impact of this easy access on both our consumption and the sharing of information. Just as it’s easy for us to perform a quick search and send the relevant results to our social groups, it’s also simple for bad actors to create and […] more…How to Help Kids Steer Clear of Digital Drama this School Year
Editor’s note: This is Part II of helping kids manage digital risks this new school year. Read Part I. The first few weeks back to school can be some of the most exciting yet turbulent times of the year for middle and high schoolers. So as brains and smartphones shift into overdrive, a parent’s ability […] more…Anthropic experiments with AI introspection
Humans (along with some other primates and small animals) are unique in that we can not only think, but we know we are thinking. This introspection allows us to scrutinize, self-reflect, and reassess our thoughts. AI may be working toward that same capability, according to researchers from Anthropic. They claim that the most advanced Claude […] more…Microsoft upgrades M365 Copilot with Agent Mode
A new Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot will let users collaborate with the AI assistant on multistep tasks in Excel and Word, Microsoft announced on Monday. This will open up more complex application functionality for users and improve the quality of content created, the company claimed. Microsoft also announced a new Office Agent that […] more…OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitable, not just engineering flaws
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, acknowledged in its own research that large language models will always produce hallucinations due to fundamental mathematical constraints that cannot be solved through better engineering, marking a significant admission from one of the AI industry’s leading companies. The study, published on September 4 and led by OpenAI researchers Adam Tauman […] more…Burned out by bots: The rise of prompt fatigue in the workplace
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools have quickly become commonplace in the workplace. In the rush to boost productivity, many organizations have adopted them without fully considering how best to integrate them into daily workflows. Some employees are now complaining of “prompt fatigue” — a kind of cognitive drain similar to the “Zoom fatigue” of the […] more…The AI-powered cyberattack era is here
Prognosticators have been prognosticating for 20 years about a future in which hackers use AI to breach networks, steal data, and socially engineer credulous employees. And like so many AI-related futurisms in the age of LLM-based generative AI, this prediction is coming true. Anthropic reported last week that a hacker used its technology for an […] more…How IT leaders unlock productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
In environments ranging from construction sites to university campuses to legal and retail operations, IT leaders are putting generative AI assistants to work — and discovering how to make them drive productivity. In this article, we focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot, examining real-world experiences that reveal both the promise and the pitfalls of the AI […] more…Puny humans are no match for AI
We live in a new age of artificial intelligence (AI), which is making everything better. And worse. AI is transforming everyday life by improving diagnostics, personalizing medicine and learning, detecting fraud, automating tasks, optimizing operations, supporting smarter decision-making, reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and enabling innovations like self-driving cars, predictive analytics, and virtual assistants. That’s the […] more…Privacy, please! Why a VPN on your smartphone may be a smart move for you.
Using a VPN on your smartphone can boost your privacy in a big way, particularly with all the data tracking that’s happening out there today. For some time now, we’ve recommended a VPN when using public Wi-Fi in airports, libraries, hotels, and coffee shops. Given that these are public networks, a determined hacker can snoop […] more…How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Smartphone
If only more things in life came with training wheels; a child’s first smartphone could certainly use some. Like taking off the training wheels and riding out into the neighborhood for the first time, a smartphone opens an entirely new world for children. There are apps, social media, group chats with friends, TikTok stars, and the joy of simply being “in” with their classmates and […] more…3 Tips to a Holistic Online Security Approach
Cybersecurity is often used as a blanket term to address online safety. Cybersecurity can refer to the software used to protect your devices, but it can also refer to the processes you put in place to protect yourself from online threats. Whether you’re implementing best practices, building awareness of security threats, or installing security software, taking a holistic approach to online […] more…Beware of Social Media Scams
Social media is a great place to connect with friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also a great place for misinformation to run rampant, and it is a virtual treasure chest for cybercriminals to steal personal information. Over 25 million Canadians own a social media account, and more than 80% of the Canadian population is […] more…5 Ways to Reset Your Family’s Digital Habits this Summer
Ahhhh. Can you feel it? Summer is so close. Everything feels a little more buoyant, a little brighter. We’re in the home stretch of social distancing, a sense of normalcy is returning, and there’s a collective energy that’s ready to throw the screen door open, run outside, and pounce on summer. There’s no doubt you’ve […] more…More information
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