Lucas Mearian
Senior Reporter
Senior Reporter Lucas Mearian covers AI in the enterprise, Future of Work issues, healthcare IT and FinTech.
Google adds its Bard chatbot to Gmail, YouTube, Docs and other apps
Google is challenging Microsoft and ChatGPT for the top spot in generative AI technology with an assistant designed to handle any number of business and consumer tasks.
Experts: 'Quiet cutting' employees makes no sense, and it's costly
The recent trend of reassigning employees into roles designed to push them to quit could ultimately cost your company more money — and damage internal morale.
AI language models need to shrink; here’s why smaller may be better
Large language models (LLMs) used for generative AI tools can consume vast amounts of processor cycles and be costly to use. Smaller, more industry- or business-focused models can often provide better results tailored to business...
HP exec: There’s no going back to the pre-pandemic workplace
Unlike many companies mandating a return to office, HP has settled on a more relaxed view of hybrid work, enticing workers to come in with the latest technology and letting them and their managers choose when they need to be in the...
Q&A: What ChatGPT Enterprise means for AI business adoption
ChatGPT Enterprise will likely spur greater adoption of generative AI technology by addressing two of the main concerns businesses have: security and privacy. Claire Trachet, CEO of tech business advisory firm Trachet, talked about...
How many jobs are available in technology in the US?
A seesaw effect seems to have taken hold as unemployment in IT rose in August after falling significantly the month before.
US Copyright Office opens inquiry into laws needed to rein in genAI
The agency move is part of an ongoing effort to gather public feedback on why AI can sometimes flagrantly use copyrighted materials to produce content. The agency plans to hand over its findings to Congress.
As UAW seeks 4-day workweek, the idea gains ground with US workers
The United Auto Worker union's push for a four-day workweek, among other negotiation demands, indicates the idea is gaining traction among both workers and employers.
OpenAI launches ‘enterprise-grade’ ChatGPT
OpenAI said the newest version of its ChatGPT service comes with enterprise-grade security and privacy features.
The most in-demand AI skills — and how companies want to use them
Studies from job listings and professional networking sites detailed the top attributes would-be hires are highlighting and companies are seeking. No surprise: various AI skills top that list.
Why and how to create corporate genAI policies
Adoption of generative AI is happening at a breakneck pace, but potential threats posed by the technology will require organizations to set up guardrails to protect sensitive data and customer privacy — and to avoid running afoul of...