We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I know, I know. Talking about the environment these days feels depressing at best and cataclysmic at worst. Content streams in from every available source: real-world examples that paint a dire picture of what we have left and the time running out to save it. Plastic seems to be a recurring villain for good reason—showing up everywhere from Mt. Everest to breastmilk, but let’s flip the script a bit. Instead of feeling like the weight of the world rests on our shoulders…
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Organizations collect and process numerous types of data with varying levels of sensitivity. All employees must understand the nature of the data they come into contact with and how it should be classified and protected. A guide to understanding data handling Every organization collects and processes data as part of normal operations, and all data has the potential to contain sensitive information. This may include personally identifiable information, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, and banking account numbers, which could be used by a malicious third-party to identify consumers or employees. Other types of sensitive data include confidential internal…
FrontierMath accuracy for OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini compared to leading models. Image: Epoch AI The latest results from FrontierMath, a benchmark test for generative AI on advanced math problems, show OpenAI’s o3 model performed worse than OpenAI originally stated. While newer OpenAI models now outperform o3, the discrepancy highlights the need to scrutinize AI benchmarks closely. Epoch AI, the research institute that created and administers the test, released its latest findings on April 18. OpenAI claimed 25% completion of the test in December Last year, the FrontierMath score for OpenAI o3 was part of the nearly overwhelming number of announcements…
Image: Mehaniq41/Envato Elements U.S. restrictions and tariffs on Chinese imports may hurt American companies, particularly those that sell semiconductors to China, according to a report by The New York Times. As companies like NVIDIA brace for potential losses, possibly as high as $5.5 billion from its H20 chip, Chinese tech giant Huawei is seizing the opportunity by preparing a competing product. Huawei readies Ascend 920 chip Reuters reported on April 21 that Huawei has a new chip ready for Chinese companies that may be forced to seek an alternative to NVIDIA. The Ascend 920, first reported on by DigiTimes Asia,…
Image: Galyna_Andrushko/Envato Elements Generative AI is energy-intensive, and the ways in which its environmental impact can be calculated are complex. Consider the downstream effect of generative AI on the environment when examining your company’s own sustainability goals. What side effects might not be immediately visible but could have a major impact? When does most of the energy consumption occur: during training or everyday use? Do “more efficient” AI models actually address any sustainability concerns? The impact of generative AI on electricity generation, water, and air quality AI’s impact on air pollution In December 2024, the University of California, Riverside, and…
Screenshot from LinkedIn Learning course Nano Tips for Advancing Your Career with Sho Dewan. Image: LinkedIn Learning With an estimated 70% of job-related skills expected to change in the next five years according to LinkedIn data, this is a timely opportunity to upskill and stay ahead of the curve. In partnership with LinkedIn Learning, the platform is offering eight free career-focused courses to help individuals sharpen their skills, boost employability, and take control of their professional journeys. These free LinkedIn Learning courses cover key areas such as personal branding, internal career growth, networking, and entrepreneurial thinking; here is a breakdown…
Time. There just never seems to be enough of it. It always seems to move too fast (and, every year, it seems to just move faster). Time is something people always tell me they don’t have enough of and is one of the main reasons why they don’t travel as much as they would like. (Money is also an issue, which I’ve talked about here.) While there are more digital nomads and remote workers now that COVID has changed the concept of the office, not everyone is able to work remotely these days. But, even if they don’t want to…
Before I first went traveling in 2006, I had these expectations in my head based on nothing but my imagination and popular culture. My trip was going to be a nonstop adventure filled with colorful and exciting people. Crazy things were going to happen to me. I’d make friends everywhere. I’d be talking to strangers on buses. Locals would invite me out for drinks. I’d be sipping a latte, strike up a conversation with my beautiful waitress, and then the next thing I’d know, we’d be at a wine bar, staring into each other’s eyes while she taught me French.…
The best property management software with accounting integration includes key features like owner statements, CAM Common Area Maintenance fee reconciliation, and property-level reporting. I evaluated the platforms below based on the quality of their accounting integrations, whether they support two-way data syncing, and how smoothly they connect with existing financial systems. I also considered whether they’re supported by verified app marketplaces or partner directories. Why you can trust TechRepublic At TechRepublic, we publish high-quality, independently researched articles created by writers who are experts in the fields they cover. Our contributors include seasoned IT professionals, certified accountants, software developers, and industry…
The time has come to shift our mindset about carbs. Because contrary to popular belief, they aren’t the villains. Before you protest, hear me out: I’m a nutrition consultant who once believed carbs were the culprit. I used to wonder, Do carbs make you gain weight? I cut them, feared them, and blamed them for everything from fatigue to stubborn pounds. But fast-forward a decade—my PCOS is in remission, I’ve birthed two babies, and my body feels stronger than ever. And I’ve done it all with carbs on my plate. Still, with low-carb lifestyles on the rise, it’s easy to…