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ObservabilityCON 2023, 14-15 November, London

ObserabilityCon will take pace in London from 14-15 November. In this event, there will be sharing of technical tips and tricks, winning observability strategies, and the newest features from Grafana Labs. ObserabilityCon Agenda: Day 1 14 November 2023 08:00 Registration & breakfast for workshop attendees 09:00 Introduction to service level objectives...

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Google to combine generative AI chatbot with virtual assistant

Google has announced plans to add generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its virtual assistant. A company executive told Reuters the AI would allow the assistant to do things like help people plan a trip or catch up on emails and then ask follow-up questions. The Alphabet subsidiary said during a...

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An integrated brain-machine interface platform by Elon Musk

Elon Musk has a secret project, Neuralink, to develop a technology for the treatment of neurological disorders such as brain & spinal disorders and cure sight and mobility issues in people. Elon and the Neuralink team looks to connect human brains directly with computer through a small implantable chip. They shared...

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Hackers are not invisible - we just need to look deeper and wider

Hackers are not invisible. Even the stealthiest and best camouflaged adversary leaves traces of their presence. The challenges for security teams are having skilled people that are equipped with the right tools they need to look in every corner of the business. Just as your home can be protected by alarms,...

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Nvidia bets US$25 billion that AI boom is far from over

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang said he expects the artificial intelligence boom will last well into next year and made what could be the largest single bet yet in the tech sector to back up his optimism. The company's sales forecast blew past Wall Street's expectations and it said it would buy...

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EdTech World Forum 2023, 20-21 Nov, London

The EdTech World Forum is a significant international event that focuses on the intersection of education and technology. It serves as a platform for educators, policymakers, industry professionals, innovators, and other stakeholders to come together and discuss the latest trends, advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field of educational technology (EdTech)....

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CBA IT staff impacted as bank "retrenches" 251

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has cut an unknown number of IT staff, including data architects and software engineers, as part of a larger round of personnel changes. In addition to IT, the changes also affect CBA's business banking and retail banking services divisions, according to the Finance Sector Union. The FSU...

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Google is training robots the way it trains AI chatbots

Google wants to make its robots smarter with the release of the AI learning model Robotic Transformer (RT-2). RT-2 is the new version of what the company calls its vision-language-action (VLA) model. The model teaches robots to better recognize visual and language patterns to interpret instructions and infer what objects work...

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X officially rolls out its ads revenue sharing program for creators

Twitter, which Elon Musk is currently rebranding to X, is officially rolling out its ads revenue sharing program for creators. The company had given some creators payouts earlier this month, but now, users globally who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the program from the monetization tab in settings. To...

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Meta’s Horizon Worlds mobile app might actually be launching soon

Meta’s long-in-the-works mobile version of Horizon Worlds, its VR metaverse social platform, may finally launch soon, according to Friday’s Lowpass newsletter from Janko Roettgers. We’ve been aware of Meta working on a mobile version of Horizon Worlds, the company’s metaverse social platform that is currently only available on its Quest VR...

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Data+AI world tour, Databricks, Sydney, Sep 19-20, 2023

Databricks's data+AI is organising a world tour, and the event in Sydney is at September 19-20, Hilton Sydney. The event offers insights into the latest advancements in AI, featuring real-world case studies and best practices for data and AI transformation. Attendees can choose from sessions tailored to both beginners and advanced...

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How to get the job you want

Getting a job can be a competitive process, but there are several tips you can follow to increase your chances of success. Here are some helpful tips to help you get the job: Research the company: Before applying for a job, take the time to research the company thoroughly. Understand its...

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Are you keeping up with the job and skill trends? World Economic Forum's report shows the job growth and churn areas.

The World Economic Forum published the Future of Job report 2023. The report is based on the survey from 803 companies employing over 11.3 million workers across 27 industry clusters and 45 economies worldwide. It explores macrotrends, technology trends, their impact on jobs and skills, and workforce transformation strategies for the...

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PC market shows signs of a turnaround after historic slide

Global PC shipments fell during the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary data from two analyst firms, but recent sales offered some indication of a market turnaround following recent historic declines. Shipments of desktop and laptop devices fell 16.6% year-on-year during the April-June quarter, according to the latest figures from Gartner,...

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Elon Musk launches xAI to take on ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has launched a new generative AI venture, dubbed xAI, to take on the likes of OpenAI — the maker of ChatGPT. “The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” the company said on its official website. Musk, who...

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Fal.Con Cybersecurity Event, Las Vegas, Sep 18-21, 2023

Fal.Con is on at Sep 18-21, 2023. This event offers a curated selection of sessions, workshops, and panels designed to help you uncover new strategies and enhance your skills in securing your enterprise, customers, and cloud. The sessions will be presented by CrowdStrike, industry experts, and your peers, covering a range...

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NVIDIA Keynote at COMPUTEX 2023

NVIDIA's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, delivered a keynote address at the COMPUTEX 2023 event, unveiling groundbreaking platforms that empower companies to leverage the transformative power of generative AI. This wave of AI innovation is reshaping industries across the board, including advertising, manufacturing, and telecom. During the keynote, Huang introduced a...

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Computex, Taipei, 30 May 2023

COMPUTEX is an event that spotlights cross-generation technological innovations and industry trends, with a focus on six main topics: high-performance computing, artificial intelligence applications, next-gen connectivity, hyperreality, innovations and startups, and sustainability. The event features prominent keynote speakers, including industry leaders such as Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Alex...

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Western Sydney Careers Expo - Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, 22-23 June

The Western Sydney Careers Expo is an annual event that aims to provide valuable information and resources to individuals seeking career opportunities, education options, and professional guidance in the Western Sydney region of Australia. It serves as a platform for students, job seekers, parents, educators, and professionals to connect with universities,...

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Top AI Video Generators that Help You Be Productive and Save Cost

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now, the main benefit of AI is its ability to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence and decision-making. AI systems can analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, learn from experience, and make predictions or decisions based on that information. We will...

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Are you an intern? You may get a pay raise.

Fair Work Commission President Adam Hatcher has announced that the minimum wage and modern award wages in Australia will rise by 5.75 percent from 1 July. This change aligns the minimum wage with the "C13 classification wage rate" applicable to most modern awards.  Approximately 20 percent of the country's workers, totaling...

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