IBM shows the dangers of marketers using 'fishy' generative AI
IBM's campaign 'Trust What You Create' showcases the potential risks of unmanaged generative AI in advertising.
The campaign features collaborations with Ogilvy, Adobe Firefly, and Watsonx AI platform to highlight the importance of trustworthy AI in marketing. [ more ]
Microsoft and IBM release source code for one of the weirdest versions of MS-DOS
Microsoft open-sourced MS-DOS 4.00, distinct from the anticipated multitasking version. Multitasking became a focus in subsequent Windows and OS/2 releases, not MS-DOS. [ more ]
IBM, LzLabs to clash in UK over Software Defined Mainframe
IBM and LzLabs are facing legal battles over breach of contract regarding mainframes and software development, highlighting the importance of contract terms and intellectual property protection. [ more ]
IBM buys Software AG enterprise tech units for 2.13B
IBM has agreed to acquire Software AG's tech platforms StreamSets and webMethods for â¬2.13 billion in cash.
The acquisition will strengthen IBM's AI and data platform, Watson, by adding data ingestion capabilities and enhancing integration and API management tools. [ more ]
AWS has added IBM's Db2 database to its Relational Database Service, making it one of the first relational databases available on the platform.
Db2 users can migrate their self-managed workloads to Amazon RDS using AWS Database Migration Service or native Db2 tools, and existing licenses qualify for a subscription discount through a Bring Your Own License model. [ more ]
IBM brings Power 10 servers to bear on AI edge deployments
IBM unveiled Power 10 servers for AI processing at the network edge, emphasizing high-threaded workloads and reduced latency by processing data on-site. [ more ]
An Alliance Calling For More Open AI Should Heed Their Own Call
Facebook, IBM, and over 50 other founding members have formed an AI Alliance to promote open, safe, and responsible AI.
The alliance aims to reduce the risk of harm caused by advanced AI models and establish standards and benchmarks.
Federal support for alternative AI pipelines and nonproprietary knowledge is crucial for diversifying the tech sector and ensuring democratic safeguards for AI. [ more ]
Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor'easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu
Mayor Eric Adams is pleased with NYC agencies for handling the nor'easter, but the Department of Education Chancellor blamed IBM for remote school issues.
Adams praised the Department of Sanitation for their snow removal efforts and emphasized the importance of keeping the streets clean. [ more ]
Blame game: Mayor, schools chancellor point fingers at IBM for remote learning snafu but critics point back at City Hall | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor David Banks blamed IBM for the major meltdown of the Education Department's remote learning system during a snowstorm.
Critics argue that the city should have been more prepared for technical issues with remote school.
IBM was not ready to handle the one million students trying to log into school on Tuesday. [ more ]
IBM talks up cost savings, including 'workforce rebalancing'
IBM is increasing its target for annual cost savings by $1 billion and will use various strategies to achieve it, including completing the Weather Company's asset and implementing job cuts.
IBM reported Q4 revenue of $17.4 billion, with growth in Software, Consulting, and Infrastructure divisions. Operating profit for the quarter was $3.75 billion. [ more ]
IBM Introduces New Cold Storage Tech for Crypto Assets
IBM has released the IBM Hyper Protect Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO) to enhance security for handling digital assets in cold storage.
The new technology helps protect high-value transactions by offering additional security layers, disconnected network operations, and electronic transaction approval. [ more ]
In the early days of microcomputers, IBM created a standard for software user interfaces that greatly influenced the design of software for decades to come.
The Linux and Unix shell did not adopt the IBM standard, leading to a clash between the traditions of Unix and the graphical user interfaces of other software. [ more ]
First Mover Americas: Traders Are Turning to Ether
Derivatives market metrics suggest that traders are shifting their focus from bitcoin to ether, potentially indicating a future outperformance of Ethereum's native token.
IBM has released the IBM Hyper Protect Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO), a cryptographic signing technology that enhances security for digital assets in cold storage. [ more ]
Meta and IBM launch AI Alliance' to promote open-source AI development
Meta and IBM have launched the AI Alliance, advocating for an open-science approach to AI development, which puts them at odds with rivals Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
The AI Alliance believes that the future of AI should be built on open scientific exchange of ideas and open innovation, including open source and open technologies. [ more ]
The Morning After: NASA and IBM team up for powerful AI weather model
NASA and IBM are collaborating on building an AI model for weather and climate applications.
The AI model is expected to offer significant advantages over existing technology and may improve weather predictions and identify conditions for phenomena like turbulence and wildfires. [ more ]
IBM, Johnson & Johnson Hit With Second Health Data Breach Suit
IBM and Johnson & Johnson are facing a proposed class action lawsuit over a data breach that potentially exposed the personal health information of over half a million people.
The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of both companies regarding the safety of sensitive health records shared with J&J that were exposed as a result of the data breach at IBM.
The breach affected J&J's Janssen CarePath system, a patient support program that holds users' prescription medication data. [ more ]