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OpenAI Offers Help Promoting AI Outside the US, but Analysts Question Why Countries Would Accept
Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director, raises concerns about OpenAI's "OpenAI for Countries" initiative, which aims to assist nations in building AI infrastructure and deploying localized ChatGPT services. He questions the true sovereignty of data centers constructed with foreign partners an...
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Significance of Intel’s NPU Benchmark Claim Questioned
Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, evaluates Intel's recent NPU benchmark claims, noting that while current NPUs efficiently handle lightweight tasks like live captioning and background blur, these benchmarks hold limited significance for most users at present. He emphasizes that as ...
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RIP Skype. Born: 2003. Died: today.
Thomas Randall, Director of AI Market Research, reflects on Skype's legacy following its official shutdown on May 5, 2025. Randall notes that Skype's early innovations in peer-to-peer voice and video communication laid the groundwork for today's ubiquitous video conferencing tools. He emphasizes ...
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Hype Aside, AI May Not Be Turbo-Charging Employee Productivity Just Yet
Justin St-Maurice, Principal Research Director, discusses recent findings on AI's impact on workplace productivity. He highlights that, despite widespread adoption, AI tools like chatbots have not significantly altered employee workflows or earnings. St-Maurice emphasizes that while AI can stream...
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How Should Startups Protect Their Data In 2025?
Security Counselor Erik Avakian emphasizes that while strong, unique passwords are essential, they are no longer sufficient on their own. He advises startups to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all accounts to add an extra layer of security. Avakian also recommends regular revie...
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Microsoft Appoints Deputy CISO for Europe to Reassure European IT Leaders
Executive Counselor Phil Brunkard interprets Microsoft's appointment of a Deputy CISO for Europe as a strategic move to align with EU cybersecurity regulations and address concerns over digital sovereignty. He views this development as Microsoft's acknowledgment of the necessity to comply with Eu...
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Zoho Adds AI Capabilities to Its Low Code Dev Platform
Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, highlights Zoho Creator's new AI features—particularly the CoCreator assistant—as a significant advancement in empowering business users to develop applications without extensive technical expertise. He notes that this democratization of app develo...
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Microsoft Tries to Reassure Europe That It Can Resist the US Government. Europe Has Doubts
Executive Counselor Phil Brunkard evaluates Microsoft's recent assurances to European stakeholders amid geopolitical tensions. He notes that Microsoft's commitments—such as a 40% increase in European data center capacity, the establishment of EU-only data center boards, and a legally binding Digi...
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Microsoft Expands European Footprint Amid Global Trade Tensions
Advisory Fellow Scott Bickley comments on Microsoft's commitment to expanding its European data center capacity by 40% over the next two years, aiming to bolster its presence across 16 countries. He notes that while Microsoft's assurances to contest any potential U.S. government orders to halt c...
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