The AI National Security Memo and broader evolution of AI inferred


AI National Security Memo followed by MicKinsey memo on evolution of AI usage On October 24, 2024, the White House issued the first National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence, marking a significant development in U.S. AI policy and national security strategy[1][3]. This memorandum outlines a comprehensive approach to harnessing AI for national security objectives while addressing associated risks and challenges. Key Aspects of the AI National Security Memo AI as a National Security Priority The NSM identifies AI leadership as a critical national security priority for the United States[1]. It acknowledges that competitors have engaged in economic and technological … Continue reading The AI National Security Memo and broader evolution of AI inferred

LTIMindtree wins its largest deal in its history: … embedding AI into all offerrings


Current progress by LTIMindtree including expansion into US. The focus on embedding AI into all services, and rationalising smaller clients who do not folllow this approach is designed to create a forward looking portolio of customers.. Sources Times of India, Ecomomic Times India’s sixth-largest technology services company, LTIMindtree, has reportedly won its largest deal ever. The company focuses on revolutionising smaller clients and grabbing a higher share of vendor consolidation deals with artificial intelligence (AI), the biggest transforming technology. Now, the company has established a strong presence in the market.  “We are now embedding AI into each of our services, reimagining with … Continue reading LTIMindtree wins its largest deal in its history: … embedding AI into all offerrings

Bad reporting example on bank runs in Canada without evidence


This is reporting at its worst. The content stretches to match the title but it is not even close. To talk about bank runs without context is wrong. Clouds on the horizon? There are alaways emerging risks, but no Canada specific clouds. Canada needs to prepare as the risk of bank runs rises, warns report ‘Emerging clouds on the horizon’ signal changes needed to existing checks and balances Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox  Published Oct 01, 2024  •  Last updated 6 days ago  •  3 minute read Canada may not have had a big banking failure in many years, but “emerging clouds … Continue reading Bad reporting example on bank runs in Canada without evidence

Hybrid working in global cities: how does London’s return to the office compare? 


#Productivity  #The Future of Work  Hybrid working in global cities: how does London’s return to the office compare? Toronto is behind the rest of world.  Workers in central London continue to return to the office, though not as quickly as in other global competitor cities, raising concerns about future economic growth.  Blog post  published on 3 September 2024  by Rob Johnson Workers in central London continue to return to the office, though not as quickly as in other global competitor cities, raising concerns about future economic growth.  It seems that reports of the death of the office have been greatly exaggerated. This was clear last year, where a Centre for Cities’ … Continue reading Hybrid working in global cities: how does London’s return to the office compare? 

Everyone’s internet is different


Steve Rubel sums up his observations from the always insightful Le Web conference in Paris this week. His second observation caught my attention and reflects how both I and my friends see the web. Three Observations from Le Web Second, nowadays no two people see the same Internet. This was a key point that Facebook made, saying that we increasingly discover online content not just by algorithms but via the "lens of friends." Microsoft researcher Danah Boyd brought this to life through rich, moving stories. Google’s Marissa Mayer went a step further saying that the future of news is a … Continue reading Everyone’s internet is different