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Britain is to become the first country to introduce laws tackling the use of AI tools to produce child sexual abuse images, amid warnings from law enforcement agencies of an alarming proliferation in such use of the technology.In an attempt to close a legal loophole that has been a major concern for police and online safety campaigners, it will become illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material.Those found guilty will face up to five years in prison.It will also become illegal for anyone to possess manuals that teach potential offenders how to…
This week our Small Biz Breakdown crew discusses the impact of DeepSeek and what, if any, impact it has on small business owners in the US. How will DeepSeek impact the use of and future of AI technology in America?Check out what our expert panel says on the latest with DeepSeek and other topics in this week’s episode of Small Biz Breakdown …Small Business News Roundup – Feb. 1, 2025Here are the top headlines from the last week for small business owners and entrepreneurs …Wix Introduces AI-Powered Business Launcher to Simplify EntrepreneurshipWix just introduced Business Launcher, an AI-powered tool designed…
The hype around artificial intelligence may be heading into the “trough of disillusionment,” as Gartner calls it, but the technology continues to progress in big, disruptive ways — especially for martech. That is the nutshell version of the “Martech for 2025” report from Scott Brinker, editor of chiefmartec.com, and marketing technologist Frans Riemersma, released today. “AI is reshaping marketing and martech,” they write. “And while we’re not prone to hyperbole, we do believe there will be significant real-world changes that marketers and marketing operations leaders will have to face with this technology in 2025.” These changes go well beyond current…
Budget planning tools help IT leaders build an accurate estimate of future income and expenses in a detailed enough way to make sound operational decisions. That sounds simple enough, yet in actual practice creating a realistic budget is a time-consuming task that many IT leaders dread. AI has the ability to analyze historical finance data, usage patterns, project expenditures, and related inputs to better forecast the future, says Tyler Higgins, managing director of management and technology consulting firm AArete, via email. When teamed with automated data collection, AI has the potential to enhance many budget modeling processes, says Anurag Sahay, managing director…
Nine years ago, I managed to get into a space normally sealed off to the world: the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. I wanted to understand this phenomenon that was supposed to change everything. I reported on a meeting among A.I. researchers and venture capitalists looking for the Next Big Thing. As it happened, the topic of their discussion was how to use A.I. to, and I quote, “replace all the writers.” I was there, a writer on the wall.“This was some major disruption,” I wrote shortly thereafter in the dispatch below, “a bunch of non-writers debating how to replace all…
120 projects across the country will test how AI could turbocharge businesses of all kinds, from agriculture, to retail, to tackling potholes on the roads. Projects will receive a share of £7 million to trial AI tools across the economy, and unleash this technology’s era-defining potential to deliver growth nationwide. Funding builds on the new AI Opportunities Action Plan: the Government’s blueprint to make AI work for Britain and drive the Plan for Change, helping turbocharge growth and boost living standards Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through AI tools set to…
Artificial intelligence is heavily disrupting marketing teams, particularly in medium to large companies. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 40% of traditional marketing spend is under incredible pressure to be reallocated – if it hasn’t already. Join The 40% Shift: How AI is Radically Reshaping Marketing Budgets for a practical deep dive into the financial and organizational implications of AI in marketing (B2C & B2B). Drawing from global research and trends, we’ll examine how marketing leaders are restructuring their marketing operations, reallocating budgets, and reskilling teams to capitalize on AI’s potential, while managing risks. This session will be of…
Safe guardingThis platform includes content filters designed to prevent inappropriate responses to younger users, along with a feature that cross-references information with Google Search to verify accuracy. ReadingGoogle’s Workspace for Education has also received additional enhancements, including an upgraded Read Along feature in Classroom that provides expanded resources and analytics for educators.Presentation slidesThe platform now includes new add-ons for Google Classroom and a library of pre-designed Google Slides templates to reduce preparation time. Security and device management receive platform-wide update Along with Google’s new content filters designed to prevent inappropriate responses to younger users, it has implemented new controls for…
RTIH AI in Retail AwardsRTIH, organiser of the industry leading RTIH Innovation Awards, proudly brings you the first edition of the RTIH AI in Retail Awards, which is now open for entries. As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers’ businesses.As AI sees increasing adoption in the retail space, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.Our 2025…
As businesses grow, financial management problems often escalate, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. To ensure sustainability and efficiency, customized solutions are necessary to overcome cash flow, compliance, and reporting challenges.Cash Flow Management: Unstable cash flows can compromise cost coverage, supplier relationships, and growth opportunities. Accurate forecasting, automation, and proactive measures can help mitigate shortfalls and maintain liquidity, thereby enhancing business agility.Maintaining Data Accuracy: Manual data entry is error-prone, undermining the reliability of reports and decisions. Automation and regular audits ensure consistent and accurate financial data, supporting effective strategy and resource allocation.Regulatory Compliance: Non-compliance with rules and regulations can result…