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Is LLM Training Data Running Out?

Spiceworks

Data scarcity is one of the major problems tech companies will face a few years down the line. AI companies are estimated to exhaust publicly available data for LLM training at the turn of the decade. It is unclear how they plan to keep up with the rising demand for data, the building blocks of an LLM’s consciousness. Spiceworks News & Insights looks at some of the options they will have.

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Decarbonizing logistics: Charting the path ahead

McKensey

Companies need to reduce their logistics emissions to meet decarbonization targets, but a new McKinsey survey finds that few companies have clear plans to do so. What is the best path forward?

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Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Impacts Multiple ASUS Router Models

Spiceworks

Multiple ASUS router models have been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing remote takeovers. Learn more about the threat and measures for mitigation. The post Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Impacts Multiple ASUS Router Models appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Secret AI cameras have been tracking the emotions and demographics of rail passengers

Workplace Insight

Many thousands of unsuspecting train passengers in the UK have had their emotions and demographics recorded by hidden AI camera systems at major stations, a new report reveals. The news, raising serious privacy concerns, comes after a freedom of information request by Big Brother Watc h. For over two years, Network Rail, the company overseeing Britain’s railway infrastructure, conducted a covert trial program at key stations like London’s Waterloo and Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, a

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Admins of Darknet Marketplace Empire Market Face Life Term For Enabling $430M in Transactions

Spiceworks

Two U.S. nationals have been charged with five counts of drug trafficking, computer fraud, access device fraud, counterfeiting, and money laundering. The duo enabled 4 million transactions worth $430 million when Empire Market ran between 2018-2020. Both are in custody and are awaiting arraignment. The post Admins of Darknet Marketplace Empire Market Face Life Term For Enabling $430M in Transactions appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Get Loud: Creating Space for Open Dialogue Can Ready Your Team for Innovation and Positive Change

Success

As the rate of change continues to accelerate, one key attribute makes organizations more change-ready: a culture of being loud. Organizations that combine strong views with rigorous debate across all levels can change faster and more effectively than those that embody a “culture of nice.” “Nice” cultures value politeness and camaraderie in the hope that “getting along” will drive things forward.

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95% of Companies Faced API Security Problems in the Last Year: Salt Security Study

Spiceworks

A recent Salt Security study has highlighted the API problems companies face due to rapid innovation, especially when it comes to unprecedented growth in their usage. Check out the key findings from the study. The post 95% of Companies Faced API Security Problems in the Last Year: Salt Security Study appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Internet in Vietnam Suffers as Three Out of Five Undersea Cables Fail

Spiceworks

Internet connectivity in Vietnam has been hit as three out of its five undersea internet cables have failed. Find out more about the incident and its impact on internet services within the country. The post Internet in Vietnam Suffers as Three Out of Five Undersea Cables Fail appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

All Work

Regulatory pressures, investor demands, and environmental consciousness are driving corporations to adopt eco-centric commitments to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources. Environmental certifications like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on carbon emissions, alongside the rise of new frameworks such as NABERS. The integration of data analytics and smart building technologies is essential for carbon management and sustainability in the built environment.

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ModSpace Coworking Offices – Dartmouth

Office Snapshots

Immersing ourselves in the world of successful co-working spaces, studying concepts and programmatic implementations, we could extract valuable insights. What architectural features, layout arrangements, and communal strategies have contributed to their success Turning to a tried-and-true co-working space – the library. Libraries, with their serene ambiance and purposeful design, offer a rich source of inspiration.

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Early career conversations young workers need to have

Work Life

Early in our careers , there is much to think about and look forward to. Whether we choose a profession aligned with our educational background or not, many factors influence our decisions and we face numerous challenges and concerns presented by the changing economic and job landscape. Without proper guidance, challenges such as economic uncertainty , lack of experience, pressure from family or society, lack of clarity and self-awareness or balancing work and life can lead to uncertainty and in

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Raya Strauss Investments Offices – Ramat Gan

Office Snapshots

I was asked to create a pleasant work space, which enables a long and productive stay for two leading women in their business field. Both have personal assistants who have been working with them for many years, so it is almost a family office. The office is located on the 31st floor of a relatively new tower in the heart of the business complex in the center and houses many companies of different content and size.

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Can I ask a hiring manager to reconsider if I don’t get the job?

Work Life

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company ’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: Can I ask a hiring manager to reconsider if I don’t get a job? A: We’ve got something a little different this week. A reader wrote to me after listening to my interview on The New Way We Work with Fast Company contributor Judith Humphrey.

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Goethe-Institut Offices – Kuala Lumpur

Office Snapshots

Language is the bridge to one another and Culture is the story. Goethe-Institut being the gateway towards German Language and culture. It is impeccable to ensure that a platform or space is well prepared to allow the communication flows fluently. Celebrating 61 birthday here in KL for Goethe-Institut Malaysia, moving to the latest CBD area in Menara IQ, TRX KL up and rising new international financial district.

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From Burnout to Balance: The Challenges of Employee Engagement and Well-Being

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

Fostering employee engagement is one of the most crucial elements in creating a healthy, happy workforce, yet it is elusory for many companies today. While seven out of ten executives surveyed agree that robust employee engagement is crucial to business success, only 30% of employees reported feeling engaged at work in 2023.

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What mouse mover technology teaches us about the future of work

Work Life

Tools that keep a worker’s online status as active, often known as “mouse movers,” are the newest technological debate of the virtual work era. Last month, Wells Fargo disclosed to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that the bank had fired nearly a dozen employees “after review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work.” Mouse movers “took off during the pandemic-spurred work-from-home era, with people swapping tips for

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How Leaders Guide Struggling Employees To Improve Their Performance

Tanveer Naseer

One of the biggest challenges – and at times, headaches – you’ll have as a leader is having to deal with an employee who’s under-performing. Of course, it’s not just leaders – we’ve all had experience working on teams where there was one person who wasn’t doing their part to.

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How a conversation with my absent father taught me about leadership and healthy confrontation

Work Life

Many years after my parents’ divorce, my dad remarried. He left the States for an amazing job opportunity and went on to live in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Finland with his new wife and kids. Meanwhile, my mom, my stepbrother, and I struggled with a brief period of being unhoused and living on welfare. I often wondered what I had done to cause my father not to fight for me.

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Episode 532: Laura Mae Martin Talks About Personalized Productivity Systems and Well-being

Productivityist

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Google’s productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin , to explore the nuances of personal and business productivity. With thirteen years at Google under her belt, Laura has experience in sales, product operations, event planning, and executive coaching. During our conversation, Laura shares her journey to becoming a productivity guru and the insights that led to her latest book, “UPTIME: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and

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Enhancing Workplace Experience with VPod Smart Solutions: Yarooms Insights from the Mercedes World Event

Yarooms

The Mercedes World Event, organized this week by our partner VPod Smart Solutions , was a remarkable gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts focused on shaping the future of workplace experience. Held in the iconic setting of Mercedes World, the event brought together a diverse group of professionals to explore the latest trends and technologies designed to enhance workplace engagement and efficiency.

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How Critical Thinking Helps Leaders Work Through Problems

John Mattone

Most leaders associate critical thinking skills with achieving high-level performance and superior problem-solving abilities. Modern business is becoming more complex every year, with potential consequences for managers and leaders who don’t keep up with the fast-paced changes. Leaders and their actions are closely watched by the public, and leadership accountability is an integral part of a thriving corporate culture.

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Episode 532: Laura Mae Martin Talks About Personalized Productivity Systems and Well-being

Productivityist

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Google’s productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin , to explore the nuances of personal and business productivity. With thirteen years at Google under her belt, Laura has experience in sales, product operations, event planning, and executive coaching. During our conversation, Laura shares her journey to becoming a productivity guru and the insights that led to her latest book, “UPTIME: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and

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What’s it Really Like for Men to Work as Executive Assistants? Let’s find out.

Bonnie Low-Kramen

By Bonnie Low Kramen and Kevin Sames Contributors: Jeremy Burrows , Prakshal Dalal , Dusty Klesner , CAP, Ike Saunders A Note from Bonnie Low-Kramen: The men working as Executive Assistants are rare. That is because the administrative profession is dominated by women – 93-97% worldwide. As someone who believes that all staff need to have their voices heard – especially underrepresented staff – I feel it is important to shine a light on the day-to-day experiences of the men working as EAs in

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Rise of remote work leading to longer commutes in US, study claims

Workplace Insight

The time and distance Americans spend commuting appears to be increasingly markedly thanks to the increase in remote work, say researchers. According to the new study from Stanford University, the share of “super-commutes,” those 75 miles or longer, is up by nearly a third since the start of the pandemic. Employees who no longer have to trek into the office each day appear to be more willing to tolerate a longer commute once or twice a week if it means a higher standard of living further away, t

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WBI podcast: Dr. Teresa Daniel on toxic leaders

Minding the Workplace

For many years, Dr. Teresa Daniel (Sullivan University) has been a resolute voice in the human resources profession, calling upon HR to be more responsive to the harm wrought by workplace bullying. Her co-authored book (with Gary Metcalf), Stop Bullying at Work: Strategies and Tools for HR, Legal, & Risk Management Professionals (2nd ed., 2016), provides a very smart, management-oriented perspective on this topic.

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Damp but unbowed. Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 review

Workplace Insight

Over the past couple of weeks, you might have read a few Clerkenwell Design Week reviews. For a while there, you couldn’t go to LinkedIn without seeing people’s experiences of and opinions on the event. This look back at those three days in May might be somewhat different from the vast majority you’ve already read/scrolled past. We’re not going to start by telling you how ‘super excited’ we were.

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Madness, Utopia and Revolt: An Interview With Sasha Warren

Mad in America

S asha Durakov Warren is the author of the new book Storming Bedlam: Madness, Utopia, and Revolt published by Common Notions Press. Sasha is a writer based in Minneapolis. His experiences within the psychiatric system and a commitment to radical politics led him to co-found the group Hearing Voices – Twin Cities , which provides an alternative social space for individuals to discuss often stigmatized, extreme experiences and network with one another.