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Report: Increasing Number of Vulnerabilities in OpenVPN

OpenVPN, a popular open source virtual private network (VPN) system integrated into millions of routers, firmware, PCs, mobile devices and other smart devices, is leaving users open to a growing list of threats, according to a new report from Microsoft.

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Cloud Security Alliance Report Explores Potential of AI for 'Offensive Security'

A new paper examines how advanced AI can help perform adversarial testing with red/black teams and provides recommendations for organizations to do just that.

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Human Factor Moves to No. 1 Cloud Threat in Cloud Security Alliance Report

The top cybersecurity threat in the cloud has changed from a couple years ago, according to a new report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), which provided handy mitigation strategies and suggested AI can help (or hurt).

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Report: Enterprises Embrace AI but Struggle with Outdated Infrastructure

In a recent survey of IT leaders, 90% of respondents said that they are adopting AI in some capacity, but many admitted they're also struggling to get the full benefits of the technology because of outdated infrastructure and a lack of skilled employees.

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Report Pegs Cost of AI at Nearly $300K Per Minute

A new report from cloud-based data/BI specialist Domo provides a staggering estimate of the minute-by-minute impact of today's generative AI boom.

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Gartner Predicts Wave of Abandoned AI Projects

Organizations that made significant early bets on AI may be in for a letdown, the research firm warns.

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University of Nevada Las Vegas to Build VR Learning Hub for STEM Courses

A new immersive learning center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is tapping into the power of virtual reality to support STEM engagement and student success. The institution has partnered with Dreamscape Learn on the initiative, which will incorporate the company's interactive VR platform into introductory STEM courses.

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Coursera Introduces New Gen AI Skills Training and Credentials

Learning platform Coursera is expanding its Generative AI Academy training portfolio with an offering for teams, as well as adding new generative AI courses, specializations, and certificates.

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2024 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Building the Future-Ready Institution" in K-12 and higher education.

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OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT AI-Powered Search Engine

OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine designed to access information from across the internet in real time. The much-anticipated prototype will provide more organized and meaningful search results by summarizing and contextualizing information rather than returning lists of links.