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03/09/2023

Is AI going to replace all of our jobs?

According to AI-expert, Robert Devere, ChatGPT could replace 1/5 of the workforce. This has raised the alarm for many in the tech, academic, and creative worlds.

But AI can actually be of great benefit to us and maximize our abilities and our jobs. In our latest article on The Hub, we share the positive ways that AI will impact the way we work.

You’ll be encouraged by this article!

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic since OpenAI released its self-learning chatbot, ChatGPT, at the end of 2022. Since then, it has reportedly passed the bar exam and the MCAT. Although some teachers attest that they can recognize AI-written papers, many in education hav...

02/27/2023

According to a new company memo from CEO, Tim Cook, the company will be hiring its first-ever Chief People Officer. Until now, HR and People Operations was overseen by a dual role (which also oversaw Retail).

In fact, according to Bamboo HR, 26% of Fortune 100 companies don't have a C-Level human resources leader.

Is this because the culture is so embedded into these companies that attracting and retaining the right talent is easier?

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02/20/2023

Over three-quarters of business leaders believe that a cataclysmic cyber-event will occur in the next two years. However, less than half of companies worldwide implement an important security measure that can help them save thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of dollars.

What security measure are we referring to?

We are talking about multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Not only does multi-factor authentication provide vital security measures that protect your company’s data, it also increases your value as an organization among your customers.

Check out our latest article on The Hub to discover the types of multi-factor authentication that are available and how it can help your business!

https://soboit.com/why-multi-factor-authentication-matters-in-your-business/

Almost every time you sign up for a service, they ask you if you would like to enable 2-factor (or in some cases multi-factor) authentication. With 86% of business leaders believing that a cataclysmic cyber-event will occur in the next two years due to geopolitical instability, it is vital to use ev...

02/19/2023

Did you know that Nike is building a technology innovation center in West Midtown near Georgia Tech?

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Nike’s new space will house three “Centers of Excellence,” which will concentrate on specific fields: logistics and supply chain, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The office space will be able to house 80-100 employees and, according to Nike's website, the company is looking to fill technology-focused roles.

It will interesting to see what opportunities arise from Nike’s physical investment in Atlanta's technology industry!

02/14/2023

The team is working hard on creating something extra special for small business leaders & fractional consultants! We are looking forward to embracing new ways to help owners excel!

The site is launching 03/01.

02/08/2023

Happy 1-year workiversary to Justin Hurst! Justin serves our clients at Sobo IT well and is a key member of the family. We're grateful he's on our team, and we look forward to the years ahead!

02/07/2023

The quote goes,

“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” – General George Patton

As leaders it can be easy to micromanage our teams. But a more wholesome approach is to allow them to have onus over their work.

02/04/2023

Adobe is opening a new office in Midtown Atlanta!

Adobe's Georgia employees have doubled in the past two years, with over 100 of its sales employees residing in Metro Atlanta. While the company is shifting to a hybrid work environment, it is opening the new 6,000-square-foot office in Colony Square to provide a physical workspace for its employees, as well as to encourage in-person interactions among coworkers and customers.

While those at the company searched across Metro Atlanta for an office location, they ultimately determined that Colony Square is the prime location due to "Midtown's ability to draw young professionals."

You can read more about other Fortune 500 companies that are putting down roots in Midtown in this article by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.



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Adobe's new Atlanta office will act as a collaboration center for its currently remote employees.

02/04/2023

AI is now making music.

Google engineers just debuted their AI music generation program, MusicLM, which can produce music based on text prompts. The AI system is reportedly impressive, as it arranges symphonies, creates music with specified instruments, and crafts songs with vocals (albeit robotic ones)--all according to prompts.

However, there are some limitations, so Google will not release the app for public use. Engineers found that approximately 1% of the AI-generated music was actually copied from a human musician. Nevertheless, the service is impressive and underscores the impact that AI can have on the creative world.

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A team of engineers at Google is demonstrating a new music generation AI system called MusicLM. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint server, the group claims that the new system establishes a new level of composition and high fidelity in songs produced by computers.