Arm released a new NPU purpose-built for edge applications, and a new IoT Reference Design Platform for accelerating IoT sensor systems. The Arm Ethos-U85 NPU is designed to deliver a 4x performance improvement for high performance edge AI, according to the company, and is ideally suited to factory automation and cameras for AI computer vision applications. The IoT Reference Design Platform is called Corstone-320 and ARM has said it will unite embedded IP with virtual hardware with the goal of speeding IoT deployments in voice, audio, and vision systems across verticals. The ARM ecosystem is huge, reportedly more than 15 million developers, and that kind of muscle means that new solutions will have extensive and streamlined support through ARM’s software enablement and toolset. Those tools offer speedy development and prototyping, quicker time-to-market, and simpler scaling for IoT and AI at the edge. Tools like these are designed to help make that process more approachable and efficient for companies and engineers alike. ARM’s Ethos-U85 is its third generation NPU for edge AI, and according to the announcement, it is the company’s highest performance, most efficient Ethos NPU ever. It’s four times as powerful and 20 percent more efficient than its predecessor.
Microsoft Purview launches Audit Search Graph API for seamless data monitoring, allowing IT administrators to programmatically search and retrieve audit logs
Microsoft has launched its new Purview Audit Search Graph API in public preview for commercial customers. This new API allows IT administrators to programmatically search and retrieve audit logs, improving how organizations track and secure their data usage. Microsoft Purview Audit is a feature that lets IT administrators monitor and track data usage and access within their organizations. It offers various capabilities like generating audit reports, logging data access events, and monitoring activities across data sources and platforms. The Microsoft Audit Search Graph API is designed to provide a more efficient and reliable way to search audit logs, making it easier for customers and partners to monitor and investigate security incidents. With this new feature, users can expect faster search times, more complete search results, and a more robust and reliable search experience, The new Microsoft Purview Audit Search Graph API offers various search, reliability, and performance improvements over the existing Search-UnifiedAuditLog PowerShell cmdlet. For starters, the API provides an asynchronous Audit search experience with automation capabilities for both apps and end users. It’s also designed to offer enhanced search completeness and reduce timeouts. Microsoft has introduced new granular permissions that let security admins scope access to Audit logs. This capability supports several Audit workloads.
Coupa connects to Bottomline’s Paymode-X to automate payments from buyers to suppliers
Margin multiplier company Coupa has launched a partnership with business payments provider Bottomline. The collaboration is designed to simplify digital payment processes for businesses, letting Coupa connect to Bottomline’s Paymode-X to automate payments from buyers to suppliers. This partnership with Coupa and Bottomline optimizes payment processes and drives business results at scale. By automating the entire payment lifecycle through Bottomline’s secure payments network, businesses also benefit from stronger supplier relationships by improving payment timeliness and providing better data visibility. Coupa Pay offers a single platform for managing business payments across different countries and currencies, while also offering enhanced security for payments to suppliers who would rather accept Premium ACH as a payment method. The partnership is the first to be undertaken through Bottomline’s network-as-a-service solution. It opens the Paymode-X network’s more than 550,000 authenticated suppliers and the network’s proprietary Premium ACH payment type to Coupa Pay customers. Coupa Pay with Paymode-X will become more widely available next month.
Goldman Sachs CIO executive urges coders to study philosophy as it will prepare them to ‘debate a stubborn AI’ and enable better prompt engineering
Goldman Sachs’ chief information officer, Marco Argenti, is advocating for his team to delve into engineering studies to better navigate the complexities of AI technology. Argenti emphasized the importance of critical thinking skills, encouraging staff (and even his daughter) to explore disciplines like philosophy alongside traditional engineering. He explained: “The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understanding the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI.” He explained: “The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understanding the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI.” This is where the art of prompt engineering comes in, Argenti writes, adding: “The quality of the output of an LLM is very sensitive to the quality of the prompt. Ambiguous or not well-formed questions will make the AI try to guess the question you are really asking, which in turn increases the probability of getting an imprecise or even totally made-up answer.” Underemployment for the subject stands at just over 50%, while the median early-career wage stands at $36,000. But with support from the likes of Argenti, that has the potential to change. He wrote: “Having a crisp mental model around a problem, being able to break it down into steps that are tractable, perfect first-principle thinking, sometimes being prepared (and able to) debate a stubborn AI—these are the skills that will make a great engineer in the future, and likely the same consideration applies to many job categories.” While Argenti said it is imperative not to lose the skills to “open the hood” of large language models, he added: “Automating the mechanics of code creation and focusing on our critical thinking abilities is what will allow us to create more, faster and have a disproportionate impact on the world.
AI is the perfect tool for banks to remain competitive with fintechs by enabling more effective AML and cost-effective customer support
Moreover, banks can utilize AI to enhance efficiency and reduce the costs of their customer support and risk analysis teams. Also, large language models can offer a solution to the subpar services offered by traditional rule-based chatbots. They can interact with customers more quickly and with tailored messages, adapt to each user, operate 24/7, and continually learn to enhance the quality of communication. The same applies to customer risk assessment and credit scoring. Based on the available historical data, generative AI will make a more accurate assessment of the client according to the risk model. In the end, it will perform such tasks in seconds rather than, as is currently often the case, in days. With the implementation of AI, banks will become more effective in combating money laundering and fraud. Additionally, the use of generative AI in customer support will provide a more personalized approach, creating an experience tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.
Trend Micro unveils new cyber risk management capabilities to anticipate and eliminate breaches
Trend Micro announced the availability of AI-driven cyber risk management capabilities across its entire flagship platform, Trend Vision One™. This seamlessly integrates more than 10 industry technology categories into one offering, empowering security, cloud and IT operations teams to manage risk proactively. The outcome: simplified management of the entire cyber risk lifecycle including discovery, risk assessment, prioritization and remediation, which empowers users well beyond what can be achieved with legacy attack surface management tools. The new cyber risk management capabilities offered through Trend Vision One™ Attack Surface Risk Management (ASRM) will provide cybersecurity teams comprehensive, precise and continuous risk assessment across the entire enterprise environment. This marks a huge leap beyond siloed risk views and fixed assessments common among point solution vendors and stitched-together acquisition approaches. As part of the Trend Vision One platform, Attack Surface Risk Management eliminates blind spots to provide consolidated risk visibility and management. The addition of extended detection and response (XDR) and identity telemetry works to amplify the power of Attack Surface Risk Management, to help organizations build resilience against breaches, minimize the attack surface and support zero trust implementations.
iPhone password reset attacks spoof an official Apple phone number and calls the target about the password issue
In a password reset attack, an iPhone user is asked through dozens of notification pop-ups to reset their Apple ID password. This renders a user’s iPhone inoperable — unless the user chooses the “Don’t Allow” option for every reset password notification. The attack takes it up a notch in the next step. The hacker then spoofs an official Apple phone number and calls the target about the password issue, presenting themself as an Apple employee. According to KrebsonSecurity, individuals impacted by the attack report that the malicious actor possesses personal data gleaned from the web about the target, enabling them to construct a persuasive facade as a genuine Apple employee. The hacker then attempts to use that trust to gain access to the target’s phone and its data remotely. However, iPhone users don’t have to fall for this: Don’t trust outbound calls; ‘Don’t allow’ the password reset option; Change your Apple ID phone number.
Geenuity is launching its AI-powered analyzer and transformer tools designed to produce content that resonates deeply with audiences, with a mission to boost engagement and optimize conversion rates
Geenuity is pleased to announce the official release of its personalized AI-powered marketing tools to the general public. As of April 21st, and after the successful conclusion of its beta phase on April 14th, 2024, Geenuity is formally launching its analyzer and transformer tools. These tools are designed to produce content that resonates deeply with audiences, with a mission to boost engagement and optimize conversion rates. At its core, the platform’s sophistication lies in the integration of eight synergistic language learning models (LLMs), including renowned names, such as Claude 3, OpenAI, and Gemini 1.5. This ensemble goes beyond the traditional one or two engine systems, allowing for a richer, more refined analysis and transformation of content. Geenuity’s approach also harnesses both demographic and psychographic data to tailor communication strategies effectively, aligning with the unique preferences and needs of various audience segments.
Woo X is the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills
Woo X is claiming bragging rights for being the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills. The yield-bearing product called RWA Earn Vaults (as in real-world assets) has been built in partnership with institutional tokenization platform OpenTrade. The product’s arrival was described as a “significant milestone” by Woo X Chief Operating Officer Willy Chuang. “For the first time, retail users on a centralized exchange can instantly access an interest-bearing account backed by U.S. Treasury Bills,” Chuang said. “This initiative bridges a crucial gap between traditional financial securities and the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, offering our users an unprecedented opportunity to engage with low-risk, high-quality financial assets in a seamless, secure, and efficient manner.”
Web3 security partnership offers comprehensive framework across exchange platform, mobile applications, wallet security, and smart contract audits
CertiK announced a strategic partnership with OKX to co-develop a comprehensive security framework. This collaboration will encompass multiple areas including the exchange platform, mobile applications, wallet security, and smart contract audits. The initiative is designed to boost user trust and growth by developing holistic security solutions, enhancing blockchain security standards, and fostering the safe and sustainable development of the Web3 ecosystem. With the establishment of this security framework, the two organizations will engage in extensive cooperation in areas such as auditing newly launched token contracts and platform and application security. This will further develop industry standards and practices, contribute to the secure evolution of the Web3 ecosystem, and provide users with safer, more reliable services.