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Apple is focusing on vision AI because it allows for understanding, contextualizing, decision-making, and altering the appearance of what is seen. This technology is already being used in various ways, such as text recognition, location identification, image descriptions, and translation. Apple's recent research paper describes a Multimodal Model for Text and Image Data, which combines text and images to train large language models and achieve strong context-learning capabilities. The company's vision for Generative Visual AI, particularly in the creation of digital replicas of spaces, has significant implications for industries like architecture, design, and health. This highly visual AI deployment surpasses the futuristic visions depicted in movies like Minority Report, making Apple an industry leader in this field. [Extracted from the article]

Version 1811 (Build 11029.20108) Release date: December 11, 2018 This build focuses only on security updates, including fixingtwo Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities,two Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities, aMicrosoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability and aMicrosoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Version 2109 (Build 14430.20298) Release date: October 12, 2021 This build offers security updates for Excel, Visio, Word, and theentire Office suite. Version 1906 (Build 11727.20244) Release date: July 9, 2019 This build has security updates for Excel, Outlook, Skype forBusiness and the entire Office suite. Version 1707 (Build 8326.2073) Release date: Aug. 11, 2017 This extremely minor non-security update fixes only one Excelissue, in which a data refresh doesn't succeed or Excel crasheswhen using data from a SQL Server Analysis Services serverand the locale of Excel and the locale of the SQL ServerAnalysis Services server differ. Microsoft Software Updates Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updatesfor Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out fromMicrosoft. [Extracted from the article]

For a co-author, it's hard to tell a senior author, 'You shouldn't be an author of this manuscript, you haven't done enough.'" When the paper was published, fewer than half of the dozen listed authors met the ICMJE guidelines for authorship. It's a practice that makes some scientists cringe: The lead author of a paper pays homage to a department chair, or a colleague who helped secure a grant, by listing them among the manuscript's authors--even though the person made no intellectual contribution to the paper. The researchers used a computer program to comb through the statements--which are assembled using a standard approach called Contributor Roles Taxonomy, or CRediT--and see whether each author satisfied two commonly referenced sets of authorship standards. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has warned its European customers that new EU competition laws will make iPhones less safe once the company is forced to open up its platforms to third-party App Stores. In a 32-page white paper, Apple outlines the risks arising from the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which includes support for third-party app stores and alternative payment systems. Apple argues that these changes will make its platforms less secure, potentially exposing users to threats such as social engineering, fake apps, scam apps, spyware, and ransomware. While Apple is working to maintain user security and privacy, it acknowledges that the protections available to EU users may be different from those outside the EU. [Extracted from the article]

Four years after it started life as a white paper, the UK government's controversial Online Safety Bill has finally passed through Parliament and is set to become law in the coming weeks. If companies do not comply with the bill's rules, UK regulator Ofcom could fine them up to £18 million (US$22 million) or 10% of their global annual revenue, whichever is biggest. [Extracted from the article]

Schumer's SAFE effort has a better chance of forcing AI companies to safeguard against misuse of their technology because Congress might, in fact, be able to pass laws that at least are enforceable and penalize those who violate them, according to Litan. White House promises on AI regulation called "vague" and "disappointing": US President Joe Biden's latest move to wrangle AI and keep Americans safe while also allowing innovation are not enforceable, meaning AI companies still have carte blanche to do what they want The "voluntary commitments" from seven leading AI tech companies to help address safety, security, and trust risks associated with their ever-evolving technologies aren't worth the paper they could have been written on, according to tech industry experts. [Extracted from the article]

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial review into the market for artificial intelligence systems, looking at the underlying foundational large language models that power chatbots such as ChatGPT alongside the opportunities and risks that AI could present. The CMA added that the review is in line with the UK government's aim to support "open, competitive markets", as outlined in a white paper published in March. [Extracted from the article]

"As a result, the absence of an AI framework hasthe likely potential to create a more unequal and unjustsociety, enhancing the market and power asymmetries betweenthose who dominate digital tools and those who are impactedby AI technology." News In its white paper outlining its policy on AIregulation, the UK government has called for "responsibleuse" while avoiding the introduction of what it callsinnovation-stifling "heavy-handed legislation.". [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at white paper from Apple, titled "Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps – a Threat analysis of Sideloading" argues that because iPhones and other devices capture so much personal information about people, maintaining privacy and security is critical. The paper discusses malware that posed as a security update for a spoof Android version of the Clubhouse app. It also mentions sideloading make attacks that are currently difficult and costly to execute on iOS.

Manual processes and unsuitable tools Deskless workers make up the majority of the globalworkforce (analyst firm Gartner estimates there are 2.7billion frontline workers -- more than twice the number ofdesk-based workers), but they are often overlooked when itcomes to IT investments compared to office-based staff. Deskless workers are more likely to rely mostly on paper-based processes (15%) compared to desk-based workers (5%),according to a Skedulo survey of 500 deskless workers and500 desk-based workers in the US. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on how turning remote work from obstacle to opportunity starts at the processor. It mentions that documents are increasingly collaborated on in real time, stored and accessed off the cloud, and signed pdfs are replacing paper contracts. It also mentions that employees are increasingly finding themselves working with basic multimedia applications, whether that be for internal presentations, creating rich media experiences for clients, or engaging on social media.

Confluence will also be offering databases -- structuredtables that help teams connect and organize informationsuch as Jira tasks, Confluence pages, due dates, andstatuses in one database table. News The Confluence workforce management platforms isoffering new data types and new ways of collaborating bothinternally and externally Atlassian unveiled a host of new features for itsConfluence workplace management platform Wednesday,offering new ways of working with additional types ofcontent. [Extracted from the article]

News Canva's graphics design users will now have access toa dedicated whiteboarding tool to help them bettercollaborate with colleagues Graphics software provider Canva has announced the launchof Canva Whiteboards, enabling users to workshop,brainstorm and collaborate with colleagues directly insidethe Canva platform. Related: * Graphic Design Tools * Productivity Software * Software canva user, graphics designCanva canva whiteboards CanvaThe Canva Whiteboards user interface provides a widevariety of templates. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses, , Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscribers get more frequent software updates than those who have purchased Office without a subscription, which means subscribers have access to the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. But it can be hard to keep track of the changes in each update and know when they're available. We're doing this for you, so you don't have to.

The article focuses on, what the future workplace holds, but it's a safe bet that many people will continue to work from home at least part of the time, while also doing some work in the corporate headquarters or another company-owned facility. This hybrid work model appeals to both employees and employers because it provides flexibility and can even reduce costs in office supplies, real estate, utilities, and other areas.

The article reports that Zoom made plans for cloud-based video call centers, transcription and translation features, integrated whiteboards, and hot-desking options for the hybrid workplace. Topics include focus on improving agent productivity to a contact center; and agents to connect with empathy and build rapport and trust with customers with plans to automate the workflow of call delivery.

The article reports that Microsoft unveiled new intelligent camera features for its Teams Rooms platform to support hybrid meetings. Topics include active speaker tracking by tracking audio, facial movements and hand gestures; and Microsoft's Whiteboard on a mobile device plans to expand Companion mode users can access meeting and device controls to switch off room cameras from PowerPoint presentation from their mobile device.