Call center workers say their AI assistants create more problems than they solve
"The AI assistant isn't that smart in reality"
More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful
Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes among US buyers, despite new choices
Charging worries and high costs dampen EV appeal
Survey science is in crisis: facing the dual threat of AI agents and falling human participation
Bots are taking your surveys – and skewing the results
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%
Older generations are more lax regarding battery life
Teens and tech: Almost 90% own iPhones, most use Instagram and Spotify
The iPhone is a must-have for most teens
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D drives 8-core CPU adoption past 6-core chips
Users are also upgrading to larger, higher resolution monitors
Surprisingly, 87% of people back up their data, but data loss accidents persist
Bottom line: To commemorate World Backup Day on March 31 – just one day before April Fool's Day – Western Digital commissioned a survey of 6,118 people across 10 countries, conducted a month ago, to better understand their backup practices. The findings revealed that 87 percent of respondents do back up their data, either manually or automatically. Their main motivations include fear of losing important files (83 percent), the need to free up device space (67 percent), and protection against cyber threats (42 percent).
Most AI experts say chasing AGI with more compute is a losing strategy
Is the industry pouring billions into a dead end?
AI adoption is on the rise, with 3 in 5 Americans saying it improves their lives
Here are the states that rely on AI the most
Teens abandon X and Facebook as TikTok and WhatsApp gain momentum, report
Half of all teens are online almost constantly, but traditional social media is losing its appeal
70% of surveyed employees in the UK believe AI is reshaping the workplace
Perceived benefits include increased efficiency and enhanced productivity
Want more money for your old handset? Buy an iPhone instead of Android, survey suggests
Definitely don't go for a Galaxy S23 FE
Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player
A stark divide in multiplayer vs single-player preferences by age
Editor's take: Publishers and developers will need to keep a close eye on these generational preferences. The younger set is gravitating toward live-service PVP games, but today's overall gaming landscape still leaves ample breathing room for richly crafted single-player adventures to resonate. This window could start closing, though, if upcoming generations continue embracing multiplayer experiences en masse.
Businesses are still betting on generative AI despite media skepticism
Latest GenAI study highlights continued enthusiasm but also a shifting market
The most popular programming languages in 2024: What does it mean for your learning journey?
Options are not limitless, but choice largely relies on what you want to do
Survey: A majority of employees feel more productive working from home
The opposite of what most bosses believe
A hot potato: A new survey has confirmed what most people already believe: contrary to what managers and executives say, the overwhelming majority of workers feel more productive in hybrid/remote environments than when stuck in the office or on-site full-time. The results also challenge the theory that being away from the office lessens connections with co-workers and bosses.
Survey shows many people believe AI chatbots like ChatGPT are conscious
I don't think, therefore I am not?
From Nvidia to The Trump Organization: The best and worst reputable companies in 2024
In brief: Which companies do you think have the best reputation among Americans, and which have the worst? Tech firms happen to make up much of the top and bottom ten on the list of 100 brands' reputation rankings, with the star of the moment, Nvidia, sitting in the number one spot.
Understanding teen gaming: The positive, negative, and complex realities
Directly from the source
Survey: 63% of US employees would take a pay cut to work remotely
Workers value more than money when it comes to their jobs
Survey reveals 41% of executives expect AI will shrink workforce sizes
Not very collaborative on AI's part
Survey reveals almost half of all managers aim to replace workers with AI, could use it to lower wages
Define "collaborative"
A hot potato: A lot of companies try to assuage fears that employees will lose their jobs to AI by assuring them they'll be working alongside the tech, thereby improving efficiency and making their duties less tedious. That claim feels less convincing in light of a new survey that found 41% of managers said they are hoping to replace workers with cheaper AI tools in 2024.
The Price is Wrong: This is What GPUs Should Have Cost
In this GPU analysis, we look back across the last 4 generations of graphics cards to illustrate exactly why this generation has underperformed – and by how much – showing what each GPU should have cost.
Tech workers are dissatisfied with their six-figure salaries, worried about industry layoffs
Many in the industry think they're worth more