Matthew Smith

1 month ago | businessinsider.jp | Matthew Smith

金融業界のAI（人工知能）への取り組みは、その徹底した現実主義を表している。 OpenAIのChatGPTの爆発的な成長に後押しされた生成AIの一般的なイメージは、消費者向けのチャットボットだ。しかし、金融機関は、日常業務を効率化する社内向けのAIツールにますます依存している。 これには、銀行の組織全体、つまり高額の口座を担当するリレーションシップバンカーから一般従業員までが最新のAI技術を理解するためのトレーニングプログラムとユーザー体験設計が不可欠だ。 分類から生成へ 銀行は長年、顧客サービスボットや市場変動に人間よりも迅速に対応する意思決定アルゴリズムなど、さまざまな機能にAIと機械学習（ML）技術を活用してきた。 しかし、現代の生成AIは従来のAI/ML手法とは異なり、独自の強みと弱点を持っている。 バンク・オブ・アメリカ（Bank of America）のチーフ・インフォメーション・オフィサー（CIO）兼リテール、中小企業、ウェルス・テクノロジー部門責任者であるハリ・ゴパルクリシュナン（Hari...

Jan 31, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

At a glanceAttractive and functional designWide range of connectivity including Thunderbolt 4Bundled remote is handyExcellent SDR image qualityNo Ethernet connectivityHDR is available but underwhelmingOnly a 60Hz refresh rateThe BenQ PD2730S will call to creative professionals with its 5K display, but some will find its connectivity and special features just as alluring as its razor-sharp image.

Jan 31, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

Invented back in 1971, the floppy disk is remembered as one of the most iconic and reliable disk storage solutions. Specifically, it was the 3.5-inch floppy that became a literal icon, one we still use today on buttons meant for saving data (even as Gen Zers scratch their heads over it). Today, the 3.5-inch floppy disk is out of production, but you might have a few in your possession. Can you still use them on modern PCs? Surprisingly, yes! Windows 11 can handle them without too much pain.

Jan 29, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

At a glanceAttractive and approachable designGood connectivity including USB-C with 90 watts Power DeliveryGoogle TV is easy to use and supports many entertainment appsBright, crisp imageLow contrast ratio and modest color performanceBundled speakers are weakHDR doesn’t function in WindowsThe Asus ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC doesn’t deliver the best image quality, but it’s a good jack-of-all-trades for shoppers who need smart TV features in a small display.

Jan 10, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is always a massive event that sees dozens of laptops announced, but CES 2025 was especially notable. Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm all made significant hardware announcements, and those announcements meant every laptop maker had a hoard of refreshed, upgraded laptops to show. But the show wasn’t just about the hardware.