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Let’s examine how Intel's trajectory has changed over the past two decades, tracing the key missteps and missed opportunities that allowed AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to surpass it.

The streaming television industry has been accused of operating a massive data-driven surveillance apparatus that is transforming TVs into sophisticated monitoring, tracking, and targeting devices.

At HP’s Imagine event last month, we saw a better AI future focused not on deploying AI for its own sake but on developing detailed plans encompassing HP’s internal resources and an impressive number of partners to ensure that AI deployments will succeed.

While the technology behind AI-powered chatbots quickly captured the public imagination, an even more powerful application of generative artificial intelligence has been creating a buzz among business leaders. It's called agentic AI.

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Apple Glowtime Event Triples Down on Apple Intelligence

Although AI is the current buzzword with many consumers, the jury is still out on whether most mainstream users will drink the Apple Intelligence Kool-Aid and move to upgrade their current iPhones.

Inflation is causing many consumers to pass on upgrading to a new cell phone this year, according to a survey conducted by an online personal finance platform.

OPINION

AMD and Copilot+ Set the Stage for Xbox AI

Let’s talk about what to expect when the AI Xbox comes to market next year, and we’ll close with my Product of the Week, a new AI-enabled processor from Intel Lunar Lake.

AMD is pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology while ensuring that its operations and products contribute positively to society and the environment.

This is a "man bites dog" story because, for much of the two companies’ existence, Intel's brand value ranked among the highest in the world, consistently outpacing that of AMD. Now, in the latest Kantar Brandz report listing the 100 most valuable companies, AMD came in 41st and Intel 48th.

Cybersecurity experts and government officials have long supported the policy of not paying ransoms due to its potential to curb criminal activity and reduce attacks. Paying ransoms is risky and unreliable and does not guarantee that cybercriminals will restore access or decrypt files.

Paul Buchheit pointed out that Google had good reason to worry about AI caving in its search goldmine. AI is an inherently disruptive technology because if you actually give people the right answer, they won't need to click on an entire page full of ads, he explained.

Despite its somewhat unglamorous reputation, database management and administration is an industry experiencing rapid growth, persistent talent shortages, and significant changes brought by AI. This field has much potential for those willing to cash in on its viable career path.

The discussion at Siggraph between Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang was fascinating, especially in terms of what they didn’t discuss -- the future of Facebook with AI. Based on their conversation, I believe I can fill that gap.

OPINION

Intel AI and the Olympics

Last week, Intel shared how its AI technology will be a significant part of the Olympics experience. If Intel pulls this off, it would be a huge boost to its AI efforts.

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