As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a great time for businesses and tech users to firm up their security posture for the year ahead. This checklist-style article provides a set of actionable items to start 2025 on the right foot.
As 2024 comes to a close, ransomware trends show a slight decline in attacks compared to the previous year, attributed to improved defenses and law enforcement actions.
Long-standing App Store restrictions are on the verge of change. By November 2024, reports indicated that Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iPhones in certain regions to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Microsoft’s Ignite conference in November 2024 delivered a slew of updates geared toward IT professionals. Azure got new capabilities for hybrid cloud management and AI services, Microsoft 365 introduced enhanced Copilot features, and Zero Trust security was a key focus. We break down the complex announcements and discuss the implications for IT admins and enterprises.
At OpenAI’s developer conference in November 2024, the company showcased enhancements to its AI models and platform that developers and users had been eagerly awaiting. This recap highlights announcements such as GPT-4.5, an improved version of their flagship model offering faster responses and better reasoning on complex tasks. OpenAI also opened up a new function calling ability that lets ChatGPT directly interact with databases and tools more safely – a feature that can be transformative for business integrations. We explain these new capabilities in approachable terms and note OpenAI’s emphasis on safety (like improved content filtering to prevent bad outputs). Additionally, the DevDay introduced an expanded plugin ecosystem that allows ChatGPT to execute actions like booking travel or summarizing PDFs with user permission. In short, OpenAI’s latest updates continue to blur the line between an AI assistant and a reliable productivity aide, and we discuss what that means for developers planning to leverage these APIs.
November 2024 witnessed a significant moment in the realm of artificial intelligence as world leaders, technology companies, and researchers convened for the AI Safety Summit in the UK. This high-profile event marked a crucial step in addressing the pressing need for AI governance and safety.
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