Google Introduces Speech-to-Retrieval (S2R) Approach
Google Introduces Speech-to-Retrieval (S2R) Approach
S2R maps a spoken query directly to an embedding and retrieves information without first converting speech to text. The Google team positions S2R as an architectural and philosophical change that targets error propagation in the classic cascade modeling approach and focuses the system on retrieval intent rather than transcript fidelity.
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Microsoft Defender For Endpoint’s Cloud Communication Infrastructure Contains Critical Vulnerabilities
This authentication bypass enables attackers who possess knowledge of machine ID and tenant ID values information accessible to low-privileged users on compromised hosts to race legitimate agents for pending commands.
IBM Unveils Real-Time Monitoring for AI Agents to Boost Productivity
A recent announcement from IBM highlights the introduction of a new feature in their watsonx.governance platform aimed specifically at addressing the governance hurdles associated with agentic AI.
CIOs Turn To AI To Assist With IT Purchasing Decisions
IT leaders are increasingly relying on AI to help with their purchasing decisions, with more than eight in 10 IT decision-makers saying they rely on the technology to make sense of the vendor and product landscape.
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