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Quarter 30 120d
Within the Time Horizon facet, Quarter 30 120d time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

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Threads launches fact-checking program
Meta’s latest social network, Threads, has officially launched its own fact-checking program after initially relying on the networks of Instagram and Facebook. Meta boosts platform integrity by letting fact-checkers assess Threads content directly. Focus on content credibility…

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Google Gemini strives for fair AI image generation
Google’s Gemini AI image generator has been paused since February following user complaints about historical inaccuracies and racial stereotypes. Despite promises for a swift fix, the issue remains unresolved. This highlights the complexity of addressing biases in AI training…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…
