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?? In the News

Google Cloud Unveils New GenAI and Visual Search Tech at HIMSS25

Source:?Healthcare IT News

The company's global healthcare director dives into the major update of medical search: "Both new genAI capabilities represent a significant step forward in how healthcare organizations can access, view and use critical patient information."

Google Gemini Robotics To Bring GenAI To Real World Robots

Source:?Lowyat

The trend of artificial intelligence previously moved away from robotics, and it looks like it’s heading back there again. OpenAI has at least considered it, and prior reports indicate that Apple is actively looking into it. More recently, Google has announced its own initiative in the same direction, with the announcement of Gemini Robotics.

OpenAI, Oracle to Equip Texas Data Centre with Nvidia AI Chips

Source:?Verdict

OpenAI and Oracle are set to equip their new data centre in Abilene, Texas, with Nvidia’s AI chips as part of their $100bn Stargate infrastructure venture.

Gartner Predicts Agentic AI Will Autonomously Resolve 80% of Common Customer Service Issues Without Human Intervention by 2029

Source:?Gartner

By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs, according to Gartner, Inc.

?? Executive Moves

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company Appoints David Smith as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Source:?The Evening Sun

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company is proud to announce the appointment of David Smith as senior vice president, chief information officer.

Mt. Logan Capital Management Hires Liew as Chief Analytics Officer

Source:??Artemis

Mt. Logan Capital Management, Ltd. (MLCM), the Everest Group owned and operated third-party capital management platform, has appointed Sun Siang Liew as Chief Analytics Officer.

BGC Group Announces John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt Appointed Co-Chief Executive Officers

Source:?PR Newswire

BGC Group, Inc., a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, announced the Board of Directors appointed John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt as Co-Chief Executive Officers. Mr. Windeatt will retain his position as Chief Operating Officer, a role he has held since 2009.

?? What's Trending

California Introduces Another AI Anti-Discrimination Bill: What Employers Need to Know

Source:?JD Supra (LinkedIn)

A newly proposed California bill seeks to regulate artificial intelligence decision-making tools in employment and other key areas.

Emerging Technologies and Trends for Tech Product Leaders

Source:?Gartner (LinkedIn)

Review the Gartner Emerging Tech Impact Radar to understand which technologies and trends have the most potential to disrupt a broad cross-section of markets.

How AI Is Changing the Game in Manufacturing

Source:?Forbes (LinkedIn)

This is the sector that’s already been through a digital transformation with Industry 4.0, connecting devices, integrating IoT, and turning data into actionable insights. They’ve spent years navigating the messy realities of digitization, and now they’re applying those lessons to AI in manufacturing.

?? Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

The CFO monitors the financial condition of the Association and oversees all finances of the Association subject to review by the CEO in accordance with purpose and objective of the Association, and subject to the requirements of the FCSLA Constitution and Bylaws.

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

This role involves establishing, leading and operating the D&A function; developing talent and mature D&A culture; building trust and managing data; and evolving technology capabilities.

Chief Data Officer

Source:?LinkedIn

Establishes, directs, and oversees the corporation's data strategy, governance infrastructure, policies, standards and practices, while maintaining an overall strategic perspective that guides data acquisitions, organization, analyses and utilization in support of the corporation's operational objectives.

Director of Data Science

Source:?LinkedIn

Collaborate with the engineering team to find solutions for clients through ML-based initiatives. Work on initiatives across investment risk, compliance and internal company AI automation.

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