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Large Language Models: Don’t Believe the Hype

We’ve reached the Skynet moment for AI, it would seem. GPT-4, cast in the role of Terminator, has not only achieved consciousness, but it’s coming for your job, too. Everything will be different now, and there’s no Read more…

Has GPT-4 Ignited the Fuse of Artificial General Intelligence?

Following the release of GPT-4, Microsoft AI researchers have published a paper suggesting that the OpenAI language model demonstrates “sparks” of artificial general intelligence (AGI). GPT-4 is OpenAI’s latest Read more…

Bill Gates Says the Age of AI Has Begun, Bringing Opportunity and Responsibility

The latter half of March has been a whirlwind moment for artificial intelligence. OpenAI released GPT-4 last week, and this week, Nvidia announced a new cloud services platform for generative AI while Google initiated th Read more…

DataRobot Unleashes 9.0 Update and Partner Integrations to Drive AI ROI

DataRobot is capitalizing on the surging popularity of AI with new partner integrations and a significant platform update: DataRobot AI Platform 9.0. DataRobot’s AI platform is designed to cater to both data scienti Read more…

Multi-modal GPT-4 Rumored To Be Released This Week

Rumors are swirling around the anticipated release of OpenAI’s GPT-4 this week. German publication Heise reported that Microsoft Germany CTO Andreas Braun spilled the tea at an AI kickoff event last week. “We will Read more…

Microsoft Puts AI into ERP and CRM

Microsoft is leveraging its partnership with OpenAI to incorporate AI capabilities directly into its CRM and ERP products. Dubbed Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot, the new offerings are designed to offload clerical duties Read more…

Has Microsoft’s New Bing ‘Chat Mode’ Already Gone Off the Rails?

Bizarre conversations between journalists and Microsoft’s new Bing “chat mode”--including claims that it “wants to be alive,” fantasizing about stealing nuclear codes, threatening to unleash a virus, and compar Read more…

Companions, Not Replacements: Chatbots Will Not Succeed Search Engines Just Yet

The internet has been abuzz with news about the AI-powered search engine wars between Google and Microsoft. Microsoft has been collaborating with OpenAI to integrate an upgraded version of ChatGPT within its Bing search Read more…

Research Experiment Pits ChatGPT Against Google Search, ChatGPT Wins

Online language tutoring platform Preply recently analyzed the performance of Google search versus ChatGPT in a research experiment, finding that ChatGPT beat Google 23 to 16 with one tie. For this experiment, the compa Read more…

Chatbot Search Wars Intensify with Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Unveiling of AI-powered Bing

Google has officially thrown its hat into the chatbot ring with the unveiling of Bard, its answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. “Bard seeks to combine the breadth of the world’s knowledge with the power, intelligence, an Read more…

This Just In

Otonomo to Enhance Global Mapping Products and Services in Microsoft Maps

Jan 31, 2023 |

HERZLIYA, Israel and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2023 — Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, today announced that Microsoft Maps has selected Otonomo to support and improve its global mapping products and services. Read more…

Kyndryl, Microsoft and Dell Unveil Solution to Advance Cloud Transformation

Oct 14, 2022 |

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 –Kyndryl,  an IT infrastructure services provider, Microsoft Corporation and Dell Technologies today introduced an integrated hybrid cloud solution designed to help customers in datacenter, mainframe and remote environments accelerate cloud transformation projects by combining the strengths of Microsoft Azure, Kyndryl managed services and Dell Technologies infrastructure. Read more…

Yugabyte Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform Partner Ecosystem

Oct 13, 2022 |

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 — Yugabyte today announced that it has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform ecosystem. As an Intelligent Data Platform ecosystem partner, Yugabyte is excited to announce a new, native integration between YugabyteDB and Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, that will directly connect the two environments. Read more…

Microsoft Announces GA of Azure Health Data Services, Updates Cloud Capabilities

Mar 15, 2022 |

REDMOND, Wash.March 15, 2022 — Today, Microsoft Corp. announced advancements in cloud technologies for healthcare and life sciences with the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Read more…

Datanami Unveils 2021 People to Watch

Mar 2, 2021 |

SAN DIEGO, CALIF., March 2, 2021 – Datanami, the leading publication dedicated to providing insight, analysis, and up-to-the-minute information about emerging trends and solutions in big data, today announced the People to Watch for 2021. Read more…

Nutanix Delivers Advanced Data Management Platform for Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

Oct 6, 2020 |

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2020–Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid and multicloud computing, today announced the release of the first cloud agnostic multi-database management solution. Read more…

Pachyderm Secures $16M Investment Led by Microsoft’s Venture Fund

Aug 19, 2020 |

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2020 — Pachyderm, an enterprise-grade, open source platform that enables explainable, repeatable, and scalable data science, announced it has raised $16 million in Series B financing led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund. Read more…

Tintri Announces SQL Integrated Storage for SQL Server Databases

Jul 15, 2020 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 15, 2020 — Tintri, provider of Intelligent Infrastructure for enterprises, announced Tintri SQL Integrated Storage, a storage technology that delivers unparalleled visibility, automation and control for virtual and physical Microsoft SQL Server databases.

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Microsoft Acquires ADRM Software

Jun 18, 2020 |

June 18, 2020 — Microsoft announced the acquisition of ADRM Software, a provider of large-scale industry data models. Ravi Krishnaswamy – CVP, Azure Global Industry, Microsoft, welcomed the new team to the company via a blog posted below. Read more…

SAS and Microsoft Partner to Further Shape the Future of Analytics and AI

Jun 15, 2020 |

CARY, N.C. and REDMOND, Wash., June 15, 2020 — Microsoft Corp. and SAS today announced an extensive technology and go-to-market strategic partnership. The two companies will enable to easily run their SAS workloads in the cloud, expanding their business solutions and unlocking critical value from their digital transformation initiatives.

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