AI in 2024: Top Stories (So Far)

As AI permeates more aspects of daily life, industries have adjusted to its new use cases and risks.

Our top articles about AI have covered a range of topics during the first half of 2024. Several stories examine how tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT have affected software developers. Others explore AI-driven growth for public cloud providers and AI security threats.

Here’s a roundup of our top AI stories in 2024 so far.

1. Microsoft’s AI Copilot Is Starting to Automation the Coding Industry

GitHub Copilot has significantly influenced the coding industry by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as debugging and generating code snippets, purportedly saving developers hundreds of hours monthly. Learn about companies implementing Copilot.

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2. One Year In: How Has ChatGPT Impacted Software Development?

AI tools like ChatGPT have made waves in software development by automating coding tasks, enhancing productivity, and facilitating rapid prototyping. Technology analyst Christopher Tozzi details generative AI’s growth and limitations.

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3. Why Prompt Injection Is a Threat to Large Language Models

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Developers must now address the risk of prompt injection, a type of cyberattack targeting large language models and chatbots. By manipulating prompts, attackers can trick these models into performing unauthorized actions or revealing sensitive information.

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4. Data Analytics and Data Management Predictions 2024 From Industry Insiders

Experts predicted that AI would shape top data analytics and data management trends in 2024. They forecasted a rise in the role of the Chief Data Officer, broader use of generative AI, and a stronger focus on data governance and privacy.

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5. Big 3 Cloud Providers Continue to Outperform as AI Drives Growth

The top three public cloud providers, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services, reported strong gains in cloud computing revenues, driven by the growing demand for AI services.

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6. Could Microsoft’s AI Strategy Tank Its Reputation?

Microsoft’s heavy reliance on AI, particularly through its partnership with OpenAI, endangers its reputation. While collaboration has financial benefits, negative perceptions of OpenAI’s approach to AI safety could tarnish Microsoft’s image.

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7. Master AI Cybersecurity: Protect and Enhance Your Network

Given AI’s meteoric rise in nearly every industry, cybersecurity professionals must master AI cybersecurity concepts. This guide explains the benefits of using AI in cybersecurity and how to prepare for enhanced cyber threats caused by attackers’ use of AI.

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8. NIST Creates Cybersecurity Playbook for Generative AI

A NIST report published in January detailed various cyberattacks targeting AI systems, including evasion, poisoning, privacy, and abuse attacks, and emphasized the need for improved defenses.

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9. AI Basics: A Quick Reference Guide for IT Professionals

This downloadable guide aims to help IT professionals grasp AI’s key concepts and technologies. If you have existing AI knowledge but need to learn how to convey the principles to non-technical people, this guide is also for you.

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10. DEI in AI: With Great Potential Comes Great Responsibility

Helen Kelisky of Google Cloud discusses why diversity within AI teams is critical for creating ethical and inclusive AI systems. She advocates integrating DEI principles into AI development to ensure that AI tools serve all users fairly and responsibly.

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