J Studios/Getty Images Almost one in eight college students would use AI agents to help with school processes, and 83% of administrators would welcome AI agent support in their roles, according to Salesforce and YouGov research. Also: Employers want workers with AI skills, but what exactly does that mean? The survey of more than 500 college […] More
akinbostanci/Getty Images As more AI models show evidence of being able to deceive their creators, researchers from the Center for AI Safety and Scale AI have developed a first-of-its-kind lie detector. On Wednesday, the researchers released the Model Alignment between Statements and Knowledge (MASK) benchmark, which determines how easily a model can be tricked into knowingly […] More
ZDNETWith the ever-growing reliance on AI in the workplace, more employers are seeking employees with the necessary experience and skills. Employment data cited by The Wall Street Journal found that almost one in four US tech jobs posted so far this year are looking for people with AI skills. But what precisely does that mean?Also: 10 key reasons AI went mainstream overnight – and what happens nextIn some cases, companies are looking for developers who can build and design the required AI tools and platforms. In other cases, they want IT professionals who can manage and support their AI systems. And in other cases, organizations need people who can incorporate AI into their regular job duties. Whatever the specific need, it’s been growing. AI-related tech positions have doubled in a few yearsThe information sector, for example, includes many major tech players heavily involved in AI development and deployment. Here, 36% of the IT jobs posted in January were related to AI, according to data from UMD-LinkUp AI Maps, a collaborative effort to map the creation of AI jobs. In the areas of finance and professional services, banks, consulting firms, and other companies are seeking employees who know how to build or use AI algorithms and models. Also: The most critical job skill you need to thrive in the AI revolutionAmong other industries, open IT jobs have become more focused on AI. As an example cited by the WSJ, only a small number of open healthcare positions are considered tech jobs. But the volume of new tech positions seen in January that are AI-related was almost double that of a few years ago. Before the recent AI boom, jobs that involved work with artificial intelligence and machine learning naturally existed. But the demand started to rise following the debut of ChatGPT at the end of 2022. Created by the people behind UMD-LinkUp AI Maps, a white paper titled “Diffusion of AI Jobs Across Economic Sectors” illustrates the shift in job postings, both in general and in AI. More
The past year has been huge for laptops. With so many new models, identifying the best laptop for you can be overwhelming. Our experts have tested some of the best laptops of the year, like the latest Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell’s XPS lineup, and the creative powerhouse Asus ProArt P16. We reviewed spec sheets to evaluate random access memory (RAM) and storage, build quality, portability, and value, in addition to testing some of the best affordable laptops.Using industry-standard benchmarking programs, we test all laptops to measure performance, battery life, and display quality. After going hands-on with dozens of models, we found the best laptop to be the MacBook Pro M4 for its fantastic battery life, fast performance, and sleek, portable form factor. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus | Best Chromebook laptop More
Adobe Adobe’s new Photoshop app for iPhone makes it a breeze to create standout custom designs and content on your phone and sync files across all your Adobe platforms and devices. The new iOS app is available for free with a solid slate of beloved Photoshop features. But for creatives wanting more precision and control, […] More
Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, there has been a notable shift in regulatory enforcement against tech businesses, with several high-profile cases being dropped or paused. For example, the Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against SpaceX that alleged hiring discrimination. In addition, the administration halted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […] More
rob dobi/Getty Images Agentic AI’s role in connected enterprises goes deeper than helper apps. AI agents are fast becoming the emerging power behind the microservices that form the fabric of enterprise systems. Plus, as these agents proliferate, information technology departments will become virtual “human resources” departments, acquiring, onboarding, and guiding AI-powered assistants in parallel with […] More
Stefano Madrigali/Getty Images The second you start watching a video on YouTube, the site begins building an algorithm of your likes. While the goal of that is to show you content you want to see, it means you’ll miss out on so much. A new tool lets you see YouTube without the algorithm, and it […] More
