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Google Sheets now offers AI-powered charts and data analysis

TechSpot

The updated Gemini can now provide in-depth insights into trends, patterns, and correlations within spreadsheet data. For instance, a marketing manager can ask Gemini to analyze the top three performing channels by conversion rate and receive a breakdown with supporting visualizations. Similarly, a financial analyst can prompt the AI to.

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Podcast: DeepSeek reality check; Amazon, Bezos, and the Post; lost in the Microsoft garage

GeekWire

DeepSeek shows the potential to create powerful AI models with fewer computing resources. Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash. This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we dive deep into DeepSeek, the AI project shaking up the tech world, to better understand the underlying technical advances and the long-term implications for the industry. Bill Howe. (UW Photo) Joining us is Bill Howe , an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Information School and the co-founding director of the

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SoftBank seems ready to invest (more) billions in OpenAI

TechSpot

According to sources cited by the Financial Times, SoftBank is planning to significantly increase its investment in OpenAI. The AI company, which transitioned from an open-source research initiative to a for-profit business, is now seeking new investors beyond Microsoft's influence. The investment firm led by Masayoshi Son could emerge as.

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The real stakes of the war for your attention

Vox

Chris Hayes, seen here in November 2016, is the author of the new book The Sirens Call. | Jim Spellman/WireImage A friend of mine once told me that You are where your attention is. That line always stuck with me. It was a reminder that the most important choice we all make is also the most common one. Its the decision about what to pay attention to and what not to pay attention to.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Amazon faces class action for covert geolocation tracking through third-party mobile apps

TechSpot

The lawsuit filed in US District Court this week by Felix Kolotinsky of San Mateo, California, claims Amazon obtained "backdoor access" to consumers' devices by distributing the Amazon Ads SDK to thousands of mobile app developers, who then embedded it in their applications. The software allegedly allowed Amazon to harvest.

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Using ChatGPT to write an email? Sure. But an obituary?

Vox

When his grandmother died about two years ago, Jebar King, the writer of his family, was tasked with drafting her obituary. But King had never written one before and didnt know where to start. The grief wasnt helping either. I was just like, there’s no way I can do this, the 31-year-old from Los Angeles says. Around the same time, hed begun using OpenAIs ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot, tinkering with the technology to create grocery lists and budgeting tools.

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Podcast: DeepSeek reality check; Amazon, Bezos, and the Post; lost in the Microsoft garage

GeekWire

DeepSeek shows the potential to create powerful AI models with fewer computing resources. Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash. This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we dive deep into DeepSeek, the AI project shaking up the tech world, to better understand the underlying technical advances and the long-term implications for the industry. Bill Howe. (UW Photo) Joining us is Bill Howe , an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Information School and the co-founding director of the

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