CEOs accelerate GenAI adoption despite workforce resistance
CEOs are facing workforce, culture and governance challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI across their organizations, according to IBM. The annual global study of 3,000 CEOs from over 30 countries and 26 industries found t.....»»
Axonius secures $200 million to scale its global reach and product innovation
Axonius announced it has secured $200 million in a Series E extension funding round led by Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Stripes also participated. This new round of funding is intended to accelerate innovation and scale across the globe as.....»»
Emerging Salmonella variety in dairy cows found to worsen antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 Salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur......»»
Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption.....»»
Team finds novel vehicle for antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing medical problem worldwide. Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and collaborators have found a novel genetic arrangement that may help a common bacterium in the human gut, Bacteroide.....»»
Fisker raises "substantial doubt" as a going concern after $463 million Q4 net loss; 15% workforce cut planned
Fisker said it has entered negotiations with a "large automaker" for a potential investment, joint development of one or more electric vehicle platforms, and North America manufacturing. Fisker didn't name the automaker......»»
AI meets green: The future of environmental protection with ChatGPT
The rapid growth of environmental data presents a significant challenge in analyzing complex pollution networks. While ML has been a pivotal tool, its widespread adoption has been hindered by a steep learning curve and a significant knowledge gap amo.....»»
Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production
Known as "Project Music GenAI Control," the software allows creators to generate music from text prompts. The post Adobe’s New AI Tools are Designed for Easier Audio Production appeared first on Phandroid. As AI continues to grow and.....»»
Scientists discover 18 new species of gut microbes in search for origins of antibiotic resistance
In a paper published February 28 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a research team describes the discovery of 18 never-before-seen species of bacteria of the Enterococcus type that contain hundreds of new genes—findings tha.....»»
Cryptojacking is no longer the sole focus of cloud attackers
As commercial adoption of cloud technologies continues, cloud-focused malware campaigns have increased in sophistication and number – a collective effort to safeguard both large and small enterprises is critical, according to Cado Security. Docker.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of geraniol: A key to enhanced disease resistance in tea plants
Geraniol contributes to the floral scent of tea (Camellia sinensis) and is abundant in tea plants, yet its biosynthesis and role in stress responses remain unclear......»»
EA lays off 5% of its developers as it moves away from licensed games
EA is laying off 5% of its workforce as it shifts away from making a lot of externally licensed games......»»
Scientists discover why ripe fruit is more susceptible to necrotrophic pathogens than unripe fruit
In a recent study published in Molecular Plant, researchers have elucidated the mechanism underlying the increased susceptibility to necrotrophs during fruit ripening and have developed a rapid strategy to improve tomato fruit resistance to necrotrop.....»»
Why do some organizations" boards fail? It might be how directors perceive their expertise and responsibilities
While many of us can name a handful of CEOs, identifying directors serving on the boards of those same organizations is probably more challenging. The work of directors, whether they hold volunteer or compensated positions, is rarely publicized, and.....»»
Research confirms exogenous methyl jasmonate can enhance tomato resistance
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the most widely cultivated and consumed horticultural crop. At present, saline-alkali is an important abiotic stress source that affects tomato production. Exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can enhance the resistan.....»»
How three hours could add up to a better retirement
Older workers who completed an evidence-based retirement planning course reduced their expected retirement age by an average of just over a year, felt more confident in making financial decisions, and felt better prepared to leave the workforce......»»
Unlocking the potential of protease inhibitors for enhanced pest resistance in tea plants
Protease inhibitors are a promising strategy for enhancing herbivore resistance in plants, which is crucial for addressing the significant yield losses in crops such as tea plants due to insect herbivores. Serine protease inhibitors (SERPIN) are one.....»»
The effects of primer pairs, PCR conditions, and peptide nucleic acid clamps on plant root fungal diversity assessment
Fungi are frequently found both around and within plant tissues (especially in roots) and are involved in both plant nutrient acquisition and resistance to pathogens. Thus, characterizing the diversity and composition of plant-associated fungal commu.....»»
Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops......»»
Researchers describe new technological platform to accelerate drug development
Drug development is currently an extremely long, expensive and inefficient process. Findings generated in a lab are often very hard to replicate once translated into animal models or in humans......»»
Intel Edge Platform simplifies development and management of edge AI apps
Intel announced its new Edge Platform, a modular, open software platform enabling enterprises to develop, deploy, run, secure, and manage edge and AI applications at scale with cloud-like simplicity. Together, these capabilities will accelerate time-.....»»