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    RAG can make AI models riskier and less reliable, new research shows

    Adrienne Bresnahan/Getty Images Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is rapidly emerging as a robust framework for organizations seeking to harness the full power of generative AI with their business data. As enterprises seek to move beyond generic AI responses and leverage their unique knowledge bases, RAG bridges general AI capabilities and domain-specific expertise.  Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of […] More

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    5 things to do on World Password Day to keep your accounts safe

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWorld Password Day is a perfect time to think about the passwords you’re using and whether you should update them.It may seem like there’s a random holiday for everything, but this one actually matters more than most. According to the National Day Calendar, security researcher Mark Burnett proposed the idea of a “password day” in his 2005 book Perfect Passwords More

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    How to easily run your favorite local AI models on Linux with this handy app

    Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images I’ve been using AI as one of my go-to tools for research for some time now. Although there are plenty of options that can be accessed via a web browser (such as Opera’s Aria, the first AI service I ever used), I prefer desktop tools because I can install and use […] More

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    New Google Labs experiments help you learn new languages in ‘bite-sized’ lessons

    Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETMy wife and I like to travel to other countries, but we always face a familiar obstacle — how to learn the language well enough to converse with people. We’ve tried taking language lessons, yet we invariably run into situations where we can’t find the right words to express ourselves. Now, Google has launched a trio of translation tools that could help overcome this obstacle. Also: Want a quick daily podcast based on your interests? Try Google’s latest AI experimentLaunched on Tuesday as Google Labs experiments, the “Little Language Lessons” are designed to assist you in specific situations, especially when you’re traveling in a foreign country. The three tools are powered by Google’s Gemini AI to provide the right words and phrases just when you need them. Tiny Lesson More

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    The Kindle Scribe is the e-reader I recommend for note-takers. Here’s why

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Scribe starts at $399 for the version with 16GB of memory. It combines the familiar features of the Kindle e-reader with a bright display and a suite of premium note-taking features. The aforementioned features have a bit of a learning curve to fully take advantage of. more buying choices […] More