Author: Max Smith

Nvidia announced that leading AI application developers across industries are leveraging NVIDIA's Digital Human technology to create lifelike avatars for commercial purposes and dynamic characters for games. These cutting-edge developments will be showcased at GTC, the global AI conference currently being held in San Jose, California, with demonstrations from companies such as Hippocratic AI, Inworld AI, and UneeQ.The foundation for these lifelike avatars and characters is built on NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) for audio and animation, NVIDIA NeMo for language processing, and NVIDIA RTX for ray tracing rendering. These technologies will allow developers to create digital he-humans who can…

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Everyday items like remote thermostats and baby monitors can be vulnerable to cyber hackers. But a new federal program expects to identify and label Internet-connected products that take additional steps to protect online information. Tracy Mitrano, a visiting professor of information science at Cornell University, said any device that can be accessed remotely and transfer information over the Internet is vulnerable to hackers. Mitrano said that if a hacker can access data on a device, they could access the product's account, which is typically tied to a bank account or other personal information. Most newly purchased products have privacy settings…

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WABY) – The Virginia Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to spend millions of dollars to improve four of the city's sports facilities and approve the creation of a dedicated arts fund in the city. The resolution, which passed on a 9-1 vote, directed City Manager Patrick Duhany to allocate $18.5 million for sports infrastructure as part of the city's capital improvement program. This follows recommendations from a study by consultants Victus Advisors. The entire capital project (#100629) has already been allocated just over $6.9 million, leveraging proceeds from the city's Tourism Investment Program (TIP). Of the…

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BEIJING (AP) – Uncertainty and “strict regulations” have significantly increased risks for foreign companies in China, a European business group said in a report released Wednesday.A lengthy document by China's European Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls on Chinese leaders to do more to address concerns that the Chinese side claims have “expanded” in recent years.“This report comes at a time when the global business environment is becoming increasingly politicized and companies are being forced to make very difficult decisions about how, and in some cases, whether they can continue to engage with the Chinese market. announced,” the report…

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If you knew there was a hidden crack beneath the ice of a frozen lake you were standing on, would you still stand on the lake? Probably because you risk breaking and exposing yourself to the frigid cold water below. it's not. Similarly, a cybersecurity framework is much like a hypothetical frozen lake. Frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOC2, and ISO/IEC 27001 are intended to improve an organization's cybersecurity posture and demonstrate program maturity to potential customers. At least in theory. However, the reality is that there is a growing crack beneath the surface (Shadow SaaS), and over-reliance on these…

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The College of the Sequoias men's basketball team advanced to the state finals for the first time since 2000, but failed in its goal of defeating undefeated West Valley (33 wins) as the Vikings snapped their COS winning streak at 11 games and defeated the Giants. 0 losses). 59-51 Sunday, Mount San Antonio College.Jose Cuello scored 10 straight points to help push the Giants to a 27-26 halftime lead. The game was tied 46-46 with 3 minutes and 41 seconds left.Cuello and Cameron Clark were named to the all-tournament team.Coach Dallas Jensen's Giants finished 27-6 overall and 11-3 in conference…

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March 19, 2024gucci – usuallyCiudad de Mexico – MexicoRole Mission Be the primary point of contact for all business areas, supporting the achievement of financial objectives and ensuring accurate and integrated reporting of the company's financial statements, responsible for daily and monthly reviews as well as execution and support. Masu. Accounting workflow and analysis.key responsibilities Prepare month-end and year-end closing processes and adjusting entries in line with IFRS accounting rules.Prepare/coordinate and direct the production of budgets and financial forecasts, as well as report explanations of key variances.Prepare/coordinate monthly reports on sales and profits and create ad hoc financial and operational…

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