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TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know
The United States government takes aim at the viral video sharing application TikTok.

OpenAI o3 and o4 explained: Everything you need to know
OpenAI o3 and o4-mini are successors to the o1 model and are releases from the OpenAI reasoning model branch. These models became widely available on April 16, 2025.
AI lawsuits explained: Who's getting sued?
Authors, artists and others are filing lawsuits against generative AI companies for using their data in bulk to train AI systems without permission.
The 5-day workweek is coming to an end
Studies show benefits to a four-day workweek, including a better work-life balance and better work results.
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DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models, challenging U.S. tech giants.
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AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI
AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.
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What is quantum computing? How it works and examples
Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.
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What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide
Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
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What is IT automation? A complete guide for IT teams
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a clear, consistent and repeatable process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide
Moving a business to S/4HANA comes with major risks, yet it is also a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success.
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What is cloud bursting?
Cloud bursting is an application deployment technique in which an application running in a private cloud or data center bursts its extra workload to a public cloud when the demand for computing capacity spikes. See More.
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US senators offer perspectives on US energy policy
Nuclear energy dominates the discussion among lawmakers and the tech industry as a top potential power source for AI data centers, which consume ...
Texas Instruments injects $60B into U.S. chip manufacturing
The company will partner with Nvidia, Apple, Ford, SpaceX and others to spur domestic semiconductor production.
Oracle unveils offline EHR for remote care settings
Oracle Health Community Care offers offline EHR access to support remote and in-home care delivery in areas with limited broadband or unreliable ...
Preventive care, health equity falter despite access gains
The Commonwealth Fund's Scorecard on Health System Performance shows state-by-state variability in health equity and preventive care.