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The Third Wave Of AI Is Here: Why Agentic AI Will Transform The Way We Work

The chess pieces of artificial intelligence are being dramatically rearranged. While previous iterations of AI focused on making predictions or generating content, we’re now witnessing the emergence of something far more sophisticated: AI agents that can independently perform complex tasks and make decisions. This third wave of AI, known as ‘agentic AI,’ represents a fundamental shift in how we think about and interact with artificial intelligence in the workplace.

To appreciate where we’re heading, it’s essential to understand where we’ve been. “The first wave was really predictive AI,” explains Silvio Savarese, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of Salesforce AI Research. This initial wave enabled businesses to forecast trends and make data-driven decisions. The second wave brought us generative AI, which Savarese describes as the ability to “generate content and allow conversations with humans.” Now, we’re entering the third wave — agentic AI — where AI systems can autonomously execute tasks and interact with other AI agents.

How To Make AI Meaningful For Small Businesses

To many small-business owners, AI still seems like something out of a sci-fi film—abstract, intimidating and not applicable to their lives. While there are many AI business tools available on the market today, most tools aren’t accessible or intuitive enough for the average small-business owner.

In theory, AI can help some SMBs with marketing, product adjustments, bookkeeping, decision-making and more. However, these tools are based on global data found on the web and are blind to business-specific data. Therefore, they don’t take important parameters like the small business’s location, industry and size into account.

To harness the true potential of AI and obtain truly valuable insights, AI systems need detailed information about the business history and future goals of the SMB. This tailored approach ensures that AI tools are not just functional but are strategic assets that contribute meaningfully to business growth and decision-making.

Huang, Son Joke About SoftBank’s Early Stake in Nvidia

Even the biggest investors often make terrible trading decisions for their portfolios.

At an AI summit in Tokyo on Wednesday, Jensen Huang and Masayoshi Son joked about how SoftBank was once Nvidia’s largest shareholder before dumping its stake. The two billionaires are now joining forces on a Japanese supercomputer. SoftBank, which until early 2019 owned 4.9% of Nvidia, has secured a favorable spot in line for the chipmaker’s latest products.\r.
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Leaked info of 122 million linked to B2B data aggregator breach

The business contact information for 122 million people circulating since February 2024 is now confirmed to have been stolen from a B2B demand generation platform.

The data comes from DemandScience (formerly Pure Incubation), a B2B demand generation company that aggregates data.

Data aggregation is the process of collecting, compiling, and organizing data from public sources to create a comprehensive dataset valuable for digital marketers and advertisers in creating rich “profiles” used to generate leads or marketing information.

The Mystery of How Neurons Control The Brain Has Finally Been Solved

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive.

Our new research, published in the journal Cell, reveals how neurons – the cells responsible for your childhood memories, thoughts and emotions – coordinate their activity.

It’s a bit like being a worker in a high-performing business. Balancing individual skills with teamwork is key to success, but how do you achieve the balance?

Google Cloud to make MFA mandatory by the end of 2025

Google has announced that multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be mandatory on all Cloud accounts by the end of 2025 to enhance security.

Google Cloud is a product designed for businesses, developers, and IT teams to build, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure in the cloud.

The mandatory MFA rollout will affect both admins and any users with access to Google Cloud services but not general consumer Google accounts.

Dell Unveils its First Quantum Computing Solution with IonQ

Dell Technologies expands its computing (HPC) portfolio, offering powerful solutions to help organizations quickly innovate with confidence.

With a range of new offers, Dell delivers technologies and services to help power demanding applications while making HPC capabilities more accessible to businesses.

Dell PowerEdge servers champion advanced modeling and datasets.

Disney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoption

Disney is adding another layer to its AI and extended reality strategies. As first reported by Reuters, the company recently formed a dedicated emerging technologies unit. Dubbed the Office of Technology Enablement, the group will coordinate the company’s exploration, adoption and use of artificial intelligence, AR and VR tech.

It has tapped Jamie Voris, previously the CTO of its Studios Technology division, to oversee the effort. Before joining Disney in 2010, Voris was the chief technology officer at the National Football League. More recently, he led the development of the company’s Apple Vision Pro app. Voris will report to Alan Bergman, the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment. Reuters reports the company eventually plans to grow the group to about 100 employees.

“The pace and scope of advances in AI and XR are profound and will continue to impact consumer experiences, creative endeavors, and our business for years to come — making it critical that Disney explore the exciting opportunities and navigate the potential risks,” Bergman wrote in an email Disney shared with Engadget. “The creation of this new group underscores our dedication to doing that and to being a positive force in shaping responsible use and best practices.”