Eighth grader builds IBM Watson-powered AI chatbot for students making college plans

A bored 13-year-old from New Jersey used COVID-19 isolation to take an online IBM class, and within two weeks created and launched Rita, a fully functional chatbot.

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Google Cloud unveils new features to enhance security and compliance for sensitive data

New Google Cloud tech gives users control of data confidentiality

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More than half of North American businesses believe their technology is inadequate

Tax software for SMBs: The top 6 options

How to launch a mentor program to build stronger connections at work

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Why tech is impossible for millions of Americans

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5 Internet of Things (IoT) innovations (free PDF)

Whether it is in response to COVID-19 or digital transformation initiatives, many new IoT use cases are popping up. This download reveals five innovative uses for IoT applications.

Robotics in the enterprise

Robots have moved off the assembly line and into warehouses, offices, hospitals, retail shops, and even our homes. ZDNet explores how the explosive growth in robotics is affecting specific industries, like healthcare and logistics, and the enterprise more broadly on issues like hiring and workplace safety.