Sit back, relax, and let us guide you through some of the most intriguing tech headlines of the week.
Tech Transformation
This week the RRC (Railroad Commission of Texas) proved you can teach an old dog new tech when they implemented LoneSTAR, a project that modernizes the agency’s IT and improves efficiencies for oil and gas operators and RRC staff. Less time spent on paperwork? Yes please!
RRC launches major technology project streamlining oil and gas filings - Odessa American
Great Power = Great Responsibility
CIO Marco Argenti’s strategy at Goldman Sachs sounds an awful lot like it was ripped from the pages of Spiderman (or Voltaire…take your pick). “With great power comes great responsibility” we all know that infamous line and Goldman Sachs is proving they understand what that means in the rollout of their first generative AI tool.
Goldman Sachs Deploys Its First Generative AI Tool Across the Firm - WSJ
Shhh! It’s a secret…
You know that friend who just can’t keep a secret, well that was the Mac ChatGPT app. Earlier this week it was reported that it was storing user convos in plain text not encrypted - Yikes! OpenAI has since released an update that added encryption but they are going to have to work hard to rebuild our trust - just like that gossipy friend.
OpenAI hit by two big security issues this week (yahoo.com)
Robo-Pets to the Rescue!
Loneliness is an epidemic (it can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day!) one especially felt by older adults. Pet ownership is an effective method to combat loneliness, but for many aging adults it’s not a feasible option. That’s where robots are coming to the rescue! It’s tech with a heart - “Autobots, Roll Out!”
Robot cats, dogs and birds are being deployed amid an 'epidemic of loneliness' | TechCrunch
I hope the bits of tech news and the insights you gained from them will fuel your conversations and spark your curiosity and innovation - until next time!