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The Ultimate Guide to AI Models

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Models.

What to know about AI Models

AI Models are at the heart of the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, powering innovations across industries from healthcare and finance to marketing and cybersecurity. This tag brings together stories about the latest developments in AI models, including new platforms, integrations, and enhancements that organizations use to boost their operational capabilities, improve customer experiences, and address challenges like data quality and security.

Readers can explore how companies like Hitachi, Red Hat, NVIDIA, and Oracle are accelerating enterprise AI adoption with hybrid cloud deployments, advanced AI inference tools, and powerful computing infrastructures. Discussions also cover important topics like AI transparency, ethical AI use, and regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, which are shaping how AI models are trusted and governed.

Whether focusing on cutting-edge generative AI technologies, the role of open-source AI models, or practical implementations in sectors like video analytics, cybersecurity, and robotic automation, stories under this tag provide valuable insights into the current state and future direction of AI model development and deployment. For those interested in understanding how AI models transform businesses and society, this collection offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview.

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Recent AI Models News

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI
Sustainability

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI

Granted exclusively for native forest, Native CCUs are the first voluntary carbon credits of their kind available in New Zealand.

Mon, 4th Jul 2022

OSS Group signs on as Dataiku's first NZ partner
Artificial Intelligence

OSS Group signs on as Dataiku's first NZ partner

Dataiku partners with OSS Group to expand its AI and machine learning reach in New Zealand, empowering local organisations with cutting-edge data solutions.

Wed, 1st Apr 2020

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Machine learning

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits

AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.

Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Pure Storage adds power to Kiwi VR/AI workspace
Augmented Reality

Pure Storage adds power to Kiwi VR/AI workspace

The partnership includes the installation of a Kubernetes cluster backed by high-performance storage to accelerate the training of AI models.

Tue, 29th May 2018

New T-Switch helps businesses mitigate risk from AI
General Data Protection Regulation

New T-Switch helps businesses mitigate risk from AI

Businesses are increasingly deploying AI to gain better insights into customer needs and provide more personalised service, sales, and marketing.

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017

Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows
Recruitment

Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows

Enterprises are turning to governed AI tools as Snowflake and Anthropic expand Claude access across Cortex AI for sensitive data workflows.

Today

Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers
IT Department

Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers

The compact desktop aims to cut cloud costs for AI developers by letting them fine-tune and run large models locally on Windows.

Today

Ecommpay's AI lifts merchant payment success rates 2.6%
Data Analytics

Ecommpay's AI lifts merchant payment success rates 2.6%

Merchants using the platform saw transaction approval rates rise by 2.6% in the first quarter, as AI pinpointed decline causes across entire data sets.

Today

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas
Data Analytics

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas

Overseas enterprises can now tap Tencent Cloud's new AI tools for office work, design and model access as it steps up its push beyond China.

Yesterday

Rubrik uses Anthropic Mythos to probe software flaws
IT Industry

Rubrik uses Anthropic Mythos to probe software flaws

Early access to Anthropic's Mythos in Australia is helping Rubrik scan its code for flaws before attackers can exploit them.

Yesterday

HackerOne launches AI platform to close security gap
Security Operations Centres

HackerOne launches AI platform to close security gap

Rising vulnerability volumes are outpacing fix times, prompting HackerOne to roll out an AI system that feeds confirmed threats into developer tools.

Yesterday

Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations
Digital Transformation

Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations

Windows users can now run trillion-parameter AI models locally as NVIDIA targets enterprise developers with a deskside workstation and new security controls.

2 days ago

Commvault urges four-step resilience against AI threats
Disaster Recovery

Commvault urges four-step resilience against AI threats

AI-driven vulnerability discovery is leaving companies less time to patch, prompting new focus on clean recovery, air-gapped backups and testing.

2 days ago

Secure Code Warrior launches AI governance learning
Data Loss Prevention

Secure Code Warrior launches AI governance learning

Companies can now tie AI code-use risks to developer training, with Secure Code Warrior aiming to prove compliance at commit level.

3 days ago

Mphasis launches Tria AI platform for enterprise action
Outsourcing

Mphasis launches Tria AI platform for enterprise action

It aims to help firms turn AI experiments into governed action across operations, technology and commercial functions, not just pilots.

3 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with new controls
Enterprise Resource Planning

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with new controls

Users can now dial up reasoning or speed in Claude, as Anthropic keeps Opus 4.8 at the same price and cuts fast-mode costs.

Last week

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models
Productivity

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models

Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.

Last week

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8 with broad gains
Data Analytics

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8 with broad gains

The update is being pitched as a broader step up for professional users, with gains reported in accuracy, speed and reliability across tasks.

Last week

Google Cloud launches AI Threat Defence against attacks
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud launches AI Threat Defence against attacks

The new service aims to help firms keep pace as AI-powered criminals automate attacks faster than security teams can patch flaws.

Last week

Conifers launches AI platform to unify SOC workflow
IT service management

Conifers launches AI platform to unify SOC workflow

Security teams could cut response times as the new platform links threat intelligence, hunting and remediation across existing tools.

Last week