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Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.

Remini’s clay filter: What makes this app so popular in China?

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Remini’s clay filter: What makes this app so popular in China?

An app called Remini from an Italian company topped the list of downloads in China beating Tiktok and ChatGPT with a clay filter beloved by Chinese social media users. Being another AI enhancer, why is it so popular, especially in China? Enter the world of Shaun the Sheep “The…

May 16, 2024
Could AI replace cloud computing?

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Could AI replace cloud computing?

Collaboratively, they forge pathways towards a smarter, interconnected digital landscape, fostering efficiency and intelligence in tandem.

May 16, 2024
4 critically important AI safety considerations

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4 critically important AI safety considerations

The importance of AI safety can be gauged from the risks and consequences that can easily be associated with unregulated AI development.

May 16, 2024
Understanding anti DDoS: How does it work?

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Understanding anti DDoS: How does it work?

To defend against DDoS, organisations deploy Anti-DDoS measures, employing various strategies and technologies to mitigate malicious traffic.

May 16, 2024
Demystifying anti-DDoS VPN: Enhancing cyber security

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Demystifying anti-DDoS VPN: Enhancing cyber security

Anti-DDoS Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have emerged as a crucial tool for enhancing online security and safeguarding against DDoS attacks.

May 16, 2024
Anti-DDoS protection: Safeguarding your online presence

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Anti-DDoS protection: Safeguarding your online presence

DDoS mitigation refers to the process of successfully protecting a targeted server or network from a distributed DDoS attack.

May 16, 2024
Different types of Virtual Reality (VR) technology

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Different types of Virtual Reality (VR) technology

Mobile VR platforms, such as smartphone-based VR headsets and cardboard viewers, leverage smartphones to deliver basic VR experiences.

May 16, 2024
Which was the first voice assistant?

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Which was the first voice assistant?

The pioneering software introduced in 1992 by Dragon Systems marked a significant step in voice interface technology.

May 16, 2024
What is AI safety? Examples and considerations

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What is AI safety? Examples and considerations

AI safety encompasses ensuring the reliability and robustness of AI systems, addressing biases and promoting fairness.

May 16, 2024
What is Edge AI?

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What is Edge AI?

Edge AI revolutionises computing by bringing intelligence directly to edge devices, enabling real-time decision-making

May 16, 2024
What is a virtual agent?

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What is a virtual agent?

A virtual agent combines natural language processing, intelligent search and robotic process automation (RPA) in a conversational UI–typically a chatbot, designed to simulate human-like interactions and provide assistance to users in real-time. It is used in various industries…

May 16, 2024
Bixby: A look at Samsung’s voice assistant

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Bixby: A look at Samsung’s voice assistant

Bixby is a virtual assistant for Samsung, enabling users to execute tasks through voice prompts, manage incoming calls, operate the camera hands-free, and perform various other functions. Debuting with the Galaxy S7 series in 2017, Bixby has since become an integral component of…

May 16, 2024
How exactly does Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, work?

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How exactly does Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, work?

Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, operates across various Apple operating systems, responding to voice commands, gestures, and natural language. Siri’s functionalities include managing phone actions, web searches, and interactions with third-party apps. What is Siri? Siri, Apple…

May 16, 2024
Top 7 voice assistants (including some you never heard of)

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Top 7 voice assistants (including some you never heard of)

Harnessing technologies like natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI), voice assistants offer accessibility, empowering users to accomplish tasks with ease and efficiency. There are top 7 players in voice assistant industry, like Alexa, Siri, and Google…

May 16, 2024
What is Qualcomm Voice Assist?

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What is Qualcomm Voice Assist?

Qualcomm Voice Assist, developed by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., includes a select array of voice commands that live locally on your device. Qualcomm Voice Assist is helping to change the way users interact with their devices–and the world around them–by supporting voice-driven…

May 16, 2024
Who is Tim Stokely? Founder of OnlyFans helped boost the creator economy

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Who is Tim Stokely? Founder of OnlyFans helped boost the creator economy

Tim Stokely is a British businessman and the founder and former CEO of the paid membership platform OnlyFans.

May 16, 2024
What is DDoS mitigation? Protecting your network

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What is DDoS mitigation? Protecting your network

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks can threaten application availability, so it’s critical to have a DDoS mitigation solution.

May 16, 2024
Internet routers, the central hub of networking devices

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Internet routers, the central hub of networking devices

An internet router serves as the central hub of a home or office network, managing the flow of data between connected devices and the wider internet, ensuring efficient, secure, and reliable connectivity. What is an internet router? An internet router is a computer and networking…

May 16, 2024
5 of the most convincing humanoid robot startups

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5 of the most convincing humanoid robot startups

A humanoid robot is a robot designed to resemble and mimic human form and behaviour. The humanoid robot industry is a rapidly growing sector within the broader robotics and AI field. A wide range of startups focuses on designing, developing, and deploying robots that resemble and…

May 16, 2024
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Schumer and Bipartisan Senators unveil plan to control AI

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside a bipartisan group of senators, revealed a comprehensive blueprint on Wednesday aimed at shaping federal legislation to govern AI. The 31-page roadmap reflects a commitment to prioritise US innovation in the fiercely competitive AI…

May 16, 2024