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AWS fortifies GenAI security with enhanced tools and features, highlights key strategies for 2024

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter At a recent media briefing, a top security expert from Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that the company has been undertaking significant enhancements to its security features to address the unique challenges of leveraging GenAI, including privacy and data security. The new security features, which were launched at the AWS re:Inforce […]

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AWS unveils US$230 million investment to fuel Gen AI startups globally, including the Philippines

In a landmark move, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), has announced a substantial commitment of US$230 million to accelerate the development of gen AI startups and applications around the world, including those in the Philippines. This investment aims to provide vital support to Gen AI startups or early-stage […]

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AWS unveils Amazon Q, an AI-powered assistant that’s set to revolutionize software development and data leveraging

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the release of Amazon Q, a leading generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant tailored for expediting software development and harnessing internal data within companies. Amazon Q not only excels in producing highly accurate code but also boasts capabilities in testing, debugging, and […]

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Amazon Bedrock launches new capabilities as customers choose it as the foundation to build and scale secure generative AI applications

New, custom model import capability lets customers easily bring their proprietary models to Amazon Bedrock so they can take advantage of its powerful capabilities. Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced new Amazon Bedrock innovations that offer customers the easiest, fastest, and most secure way to develop advanced generative […]

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Government urged to use more modern security controls and be wary of GenAI-generated threats

Amid the proliferation of cyberattacks and generative AI (GenAI), the head of a global cybersecurity firm recently issued a strong statement urging the government and enterprises in the Philippines to use more modern security controls. Doing so, according to the executive, will help address more sophisticated security attacks that may be expected to be launched […]

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AWS sees PH becoming a leader in cyber security through AI, shares plan to continue investments here

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of tech giant Amazon, revealed recently that there is an opportunity for the Philippines to “leap ahead” of its current status and become a leader in cyber security through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI).  During a virtual media briefing, Phil Rodrigues, AWS […]

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Tech predictions for 2024 and beyond

by Dr. Werner Vogels, VP and Chief Technology Officer at Amazon.com Throughout history, people have developed tools and systems to augment and amplify their capabilities. Whether the printing press or the assembly line, these innovations have allowed us to do more than we ever could alone. Jobs changed, new professions emerged, and people adapted. In the past […]

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Converge ICT teams up with Salesforce to construct the country’s first AI contact center

Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a broadband provider, plans to construct one of the Philippines’ first generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered call centers. Converge is working with the nation’s largest software company, Salesforce, to build a contact center that leverages generative AI to address customer issues. The facility — which will be the first of its kind […]

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AWS announces powerful new offerings to help accelerate generative AI innovation

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced five generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, so organizations of all sizes can build new generative AI applications, enhance employee productivity, and transform their businesses. Today’s announcement includes the general availability of Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that makes foundation models (FMs) […]

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Alibaba Cloud unveils new services to help solve generative AI dev’t issues for global customers

Global cloud leader joins forces with technology partners to accelerate application development innovation. Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced a series of innovative AI products and services at the 2023 Alibaba Cloud Global Summit. The comprehensive set of new products is designed to meet the burgeoning demand for […]