After testing the various models in Google’s new Gemini 2.0 family, something interesting becomes clear: Google is exploring the potential of specialized AI systems working in concert similar to OpenAI. Google has structured their AI offerings around practical use cases – from rapid response systems to deep reasoning engines. Each model serves a specific purpose,…
Rick Caccia, CEO and Co-Founder of WitnessAI, has extensive experience in launching security and compliance products. He has held leadership roles in product and marketing at Palo Alto Networks, Google, and Symantec. Caccia previously led product marketing at ArcSight through its IPO and subsequent operations as a public company and served as the first Chief…
Proteins are the workhorses that keep our cells running, and there are many thousands of types of proteins in our cells, each performing a specialized function. Researchers have long known that the structure of a protein determines what it can do. More recently, researchers are coming to appreciate that a protein’s localization is also critical…
On January 20th, 2025, a Chinese company called DeepSeek released a new AI model to the public. The model is free and, according to many users, journalists, and publications, a worthy rival for ChatGPT. But how does it measure up when it comes to public relations (PR)? DeepSeek disruption Before I get into the specifics…
In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) have significantly redefined the field of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling machines to understand and generate human-like text with remarkable proficiency. This success is largely attributed to advancements in machine learning methodologies, including deep learning and reinforcement learning (RL). While supervised learning has played a crucial role in training…
A new study from researchers at LMU Munich, the Munich Center for Machine Learning, and Adobe Research has exposed a weakness in AI language models: they struggle to understand long documents in ways that might surprise you. The research team’s findings show that even the most advanced AI models have trouble connecting information when they…
Ganesh Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder of Responsive, is an experienced product manager with a background in leading product development and software implementations for Fortune 500 enterprises. During his time in product management, he observed inefficiencies in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process—formal documents organizations use to solicit bids from vendors, often requiring extensive, detailed responses….
Era, the AI-driven financial intelligence platform redefining personal wealth management, has secured $6.2 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by MaC Venture Capital, Third Kind Venture Capital, and Protagonist, bringing Era’s total funding to $9.1 million with additional participation from Clocktower Ventures, K5 Ventures, and Northzone. In addition to this milestone, Era has…
Small manufacturers are increasingly using AI in manufacturing to streamline operations and remain competitive. AI can significantly improve manufacturing functions like production scheduling, maintenance, supply chain planning, and quality control. Below are some of the best AI-driven tools (a mix of cloud-based and on-premise solutions) that cater to small-sized manufacturers, highlighting their features, benefits, and…
While business leaders and consumers have growing concerns over new security threats empowered by AI, cybersecurity professionals are eager to get their hands on AI-enabled tools to defend against bad actors. This evolving dynamic around AI is requiring both business leaders and IT organizations to think critically about new considerations regarding security and risk. The…