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It hardly seems possible, but there was a time before search engines. And then the 90s came along and the likes of Yahoo! Search, Ask Jeeves and Google sprang into action. They revolutionized how we use the internet and created a whole new headache for marketers all over the world: how to beat the algorithm. Fast forward 30 years and all of this sounds very familiar. Now, it’s AI tools that are transforming experiences across every industry, and travel and hospitality are no exception. Make no mistake, this is a valuable new booking channel. Semrush recorded a 300% increase in…

Corrie Hurm is head of claims at Embroker. Views are the author’s own.  Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a cornerstone of modern business practices, offering unparalleled efficiencies and innovation. However, its deployment introduces new legal and financial risks, making it imperative for in-house counsel to address AI-related liability through robust policies, risk assessments, and appropriate insurance coverage. Corrie Hurm Courtesy of Embroker   AI use cases such as automated hiring tools, resume screening, and employee performance evaluations are common but fraught with legal exposure. These tools often rely on algorithms that unintentionally perpetuate bias, leading to potential violations of employment…

ChatGPT and other AI tools will soon be free for all Cal State students, faculty and staff, according to a system-wide email from the Cal State Office of the Chancellor on Monday. According to the announcement, OpenAI will collaborate with the Cal State campuses to deploy ChatGPT Edu, an advanced version of ChatGPT based on the latest GPT-4o model that advertises enhanced security and control for educational institutions.  The announcement sparked discourse amongst faculty, addressed in an email sent by the California Faculty Association on Wednesday.  “Faculty should have the power to decide how and whether to use these tools…

Image: KanawatTH/Adobe Stock eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. AI has helped decode words from a scroll burned in Mount Vesuvius’ A.D. 79 eruption — without unrolling it. This breakthrough, part of the Vesuvius Challenge, brings lost ancient texts closer to discovery. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, its pyroclastic surges destroyed and preserved the Roman towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii. The blast also carbonized more than 1,000 scrolls, leaving them intact but too fragile to unroll. The scrolls were discovered in a large villa in…

Yr4 introduces AI-driven learning solutions tailored for Year 4 students to personalize educational experiences.The program customizes content based on individual learning patterns, enhancing understanding and retention.AI allows teachers to focus on creativity and critical thinking by tracking academic progress in real-time.Interactive content, including VR experiences, boosts student engagement and translates complex topics into engaging adventures.Yr4 represents a shift towards more inclusive and adaptive learning, spearheading educational technology innovations.This initiative sets a precedent for future educational advancements and challenges traditional teaching methods.In a groundbreaking move, the education sector is poised for a transformative shift with the introduction of AI-driven learning solutions…

This week, a company made a request to job seekers who may be considering using artificial intelligence to spruce up their résumés or applications: Please don’t.“While we encourage people to use AI systems during their role to help them work faster and more effectively, please do not use AI assistants during the application process,” the notice read.Ironically, the warning came from Anthropic, an artificial intelligence software company based in San Francisco. “We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills,” the company continued in…

IT leaders are concerned about the rocketing costs of cyber security tools, which are being inundated with AI features. Meanwhile, hackers are largely eschewing AI, as there are relatively few discussions about how they could use it posted on cyber crime forums. 1 New Relic Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Any Company Size Any Company Size Features Analytics / Reports, API, Compliance Management, and more 2 Wrike Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees) Medium,…

TL;DR: A recent article explores the rise of AI coworkers in modern businesses, highlighting real-world examples like Salesforce and Moderna while speculating on an AI-driven future where human-AI collaboration becomes essential.Job displacement is one of the most common concerns surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence. AI agents in particular, as speculated by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, are the technology with the largest potential for this to occur.”In a lot of ways, the IT department of every company is going to be the HR department of AI agents in the future.” he said at CES 2025.PopularPopular Now: GTA 6 is a…

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are known to reproduce and amplify human prejudice about race or gender, but correcting such discriminatory bias has proved challenging. US President Donald Trump’s return to power appears to have nipped in the bud any hopes of progress – unless Europe can stand up to the deregulatory wave.Dilapidated buildings, streets littered with trash, and cheerless residents sporting dirty clothes with holes in them. That’s how the AI-powered image creator Midjourney portrayed France’s suburbs, the banlieues, in 2023, peddling negative stereotypes about the suburban neighbourhoods surrounding French cities.The disparaging portrayal of French suburbs was the subject of…

Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (AI) synergise well, but aligning these two domains presents several daunting challenges. AI systems require massive amounts of high-quality data to achieve meaningful healthcare outcomes, but integrating data from multiple medical sources while addressing ethical and practical considerations is difficult.Anurag Patil is a respected machine-learning, software engineering, and biomedical research expert leading efforts to bridge the gap between these disciplines. A trailblazer in AI-driven healthcare solutions, Patil’s valuable contributions to AI applications and data engine creation are helping transform the healthcare landscape.Perhaps most significantly, Patil’s work inspires new levels of cross-discipline collaboration. This means that some…