Ian Sherr

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This Week in AI: Llama 4 Launches

1 week ago | microcenter.com | Ian Sherr

Meta released its next-generation AI technology, Llama 4, which it says is more capable than its predecessors and able to perform tasks using dramatically less computer power.
This Week in AI: Image Gen Hits New Heights with OpenAI

2 weeks ago | microcenter.com | Ian Sherr

ChatGPT maker OpenAI says more than 700 million images have been created by more than 130 million users over the last week using its new generator, making it one of the company's most popular product launches ever. And there's good reason. Shortly after its release, people flooded social media with all manner of images, including pictures created in the style of top Japanese animator Studio Ghibli.
This Week in AI: Search is Changing Faster Than Expected

3 weeks ago | microcenter.com | Ian Sherr |Micro CenterOfficial

At the beginning of 2024, research firm Gartner said it expected search engine volume would drop 25% within two years, as people switched to chatbots and other AIs. Fast forward to last December, and a survey from Future found that 27% of Americans had already done exactly that. Respondents to Future's survey said that speed, ease of use and convenience were among the reasons they'd switched.
Ethics & Compliance summit notebook: When it comes to trust, make sure to verify

1 month ago | complianceweek.com | Ian Sherr

The increasing efforts to fight modern slavery across the globe are getting a boost from European Union rules that require companies to track and report on the issue. But compliance executives can’t lean on easy databases and automated solutions, experts increasingly say, that supply chain companies may ignore or lie to.
The future of DEI isn’t about ‘diversity’

1 month ago | complianceweek.com | Ian Sherr

With White House directives ending “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs across the U.S. government, many companies are now facing the question of how to meet their diversity goals without upsetting the political climate. The answer, according to compliance and business executives, has been to give up the name but not the spirit of DEI.
Ethics & Compliance notebook: The future of DEI isn’t about ‘diversity’

1 month ago | complianceweek.com | Ian Sherr

With White House directives ending “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs across the U.S. government, many companies are now facing the question of how to meet their diversity goals without upsetting the political climate. The answer, according to compliance and business executives, has been to give up the name but not the spirit of DEI.
Small wins can have big results

1 month ago | complianceweek.com | Ian Sherr

When talking about ethics programs at various companies, there are plenty of examples of firms that do right and those that do wrong. But building up a struggling program is a whole other challenge. Speakers and attendees of Compliance Week’s Ethics & Compliance Summit in Boston this week shared experiences from a spectrum of companies, whether they’re heavily regulated or completely unregulated.
Ethics & Compliance notebook: Small wins can have big results

1 month ago | complianceweek.com | Ian Sherr

When talking about ethics programs at various companies, there are plenty of examples of firms that do right and those that do wrong. But building up a struggling program is a whole other challenge. Speakers and attendees of Compliance Week’s Ethics & Compliance Summit in Boston this week shared experiences from a spectrum of companies, whether they’re heavily regulated or completely unregulated.
Samsung 9100 PRO SSD Benchmarks

1 month ago | microcenter.com | Micro CenterOfficial |Ian Sherr

Whether you’re working with AI, productivity apps, or just gaming, high-speed storage is an absolute must have and you’ll be hard-pressed to find an SSD faster than Samsung’s brand-new 9100 PRO line of drives. Samsung says that these new Gen 5.0 M.2 SSDs have read/write speeds of up to 14,800MB/s and 13,400MB/s respectively, and we’re here to put that to the test with real-world benchmarks.
PowerSpec G911 Desktop Launches with AMD's Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D

1 month ago | microcenter.com | Micro CenterOfficial |Ian Sherr

The new PowerSpec G911 is not just another high-end desktop PC. This cutting-edge gaming and content creation system is among the first prebuilt desktops to launch with AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, the flagship chip from the company’s latest generation of CPUs.Known for its 3D V-Cache technology and 16-core, 32-thread design, the 9950X3D is already a favorite for its performance in both gaming and multitasking.