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Tip of the Week: 8 Ways to Use Google Gemini

Tip of the Week: 8 Ways to Use Google Gemini

Google has made its claim on artificial intelligence with Google Gemini, a new AI platform. Gemini can handle a lot of neat tasks that you, as a business owner, might find useful. Today, we want to highlight some of them to see if they can help you in your efforts.

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Does Artificial Intelligence Provide Artificial Hope?

Does Artificial Intelligence Provide Artificial Hope?

Typically, we use this space to talk about technology-related issues that have a positive impact on business, society, and individuals. Information technology has and will continue to transform the world we live in. One of the central topics of this giant IT transformation is artificial intelligence (AI) and where it fits into the paradigm of modernity.  Much has been made about the potential benefits of AI—and many of them are legitimate—but in today’s blog, we wanted to discuss the dark side of AI, and whether or not immediate regulation of the technology is a prudent decision.

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Small Businesses Can Put Up a Fight with the Right IT

Small Businesses Can Put Up a Fight with the Right IT

Small businesses have unprecedented access to some of the most powerful technologies business has ever seen; ones that were once exclusive to large corporations. These tools not only boost efficiency but also effectively level the playing field, allowing smaller businesses to compete in markets they simply couldn’t have before. Let’s explore how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the way small businesses operate.

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AI is Mobile, Can Your Business Take Advantage of It?

AI is Mobile, Can Your Business Take Advantage of It?

With AI changing the way we work forever, it was only a matter of time before it infiltrated the mobile market. Nowadays, smartphones and tablets are smarter and more powerful than ever, all through the use of AI. Let’s look at the trends in mobile AI usage and how your business can leverage it to your advantage.

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Explaining Google’s Back-end Operations

Explaining Google’s Back-end Operations

Billions of people who find themselves on the Internet depend on the use of Google Search to find what they are looking for. What actually happens when you click on the “search,” though? Today, we want to discuss how the search engine works so you can get a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes.

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AI Can Dramatically Improve Your Business Operations

AI Can Dramatically Improve Your Business Operations

AI has infiltrated the zeitgeist in a way that few technologies have. It’s rare to hear about anyone who has no opinion on how it should or should not be used. Businesses, however, can take full advantage of the situation and capitalize on the use of AI in operations and products. Today, we want to explore the opportunity businesses have to use AI to add value to their offerings.

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AI-Driven Technology is Changing Business

AI-Driven Technology is Changing Business

Undoubtedly, AI is becoming a big part of daily life. One can hardly turn on the news without hearing about the latest applications it has, from home convenience to business optimization… including today’s small businesses.

Let’s take a few moments to consider how artificial intelligence can serve your own business well.

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The Department of Homeland Security will Use AI, Here’s How?

The Department of Homeland Security will Use AI, Here’s How?

With artificial intelligence becoming a household conversation starter across the country, it’s no wonder the technology has become a key part of operations for countless entities. It’s used in business, education, civic life, and elsewhere… including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. How is the US DHS using AI to promote the security of everyday Americans?

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Automating HR Tasks can Save A Lot of Money

Automating HR Tasks can Save A Lot of Money

Human resources is a critical part of your business, but since it doesn’t generate any actual revenue, there has been a push to cut back on HR spending. In response, many businesses have started using HR automation technology to handle the myriad tasks HR is typically responsible for. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits HR automation can bring to your business. 

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Here Are Some of the Coolest Tech from CES 2024

Here Are Some of the Coolest Tech from CES 2024

January is host to the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, which takes place in Las Vegas. It’s an opportunity for companies to show off thousands of neat ideas, concepts, and devices, and if you’re a tech nerd like us, it’s total heaven. It’s also interesting to see what trends can be seen and how they might be brought into a business or consumer landscape.

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AI is a Security Threat You Cannot Ignore

AI is a Security Threat You Cannot Ignore

2023 was a banner year for AI (Artificial Intelligence), as it truly entered the zeitgeist in a way that it previously had failed to. Many companies and industries have considered ways to implement AI and make it part of their operations, while others might be fearful of it for its role in job scarcity. However, 2024 might show businesses that they should be worried about AI for a reason you might not have anticipated: AI-generated cyberthreats.

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