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Lenovo Announces New AI features, devices, and concepts at Tech World 2024
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
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- Lenovo AI Now is an AI agent powered by Meta’s Llama 3.1 that can transform traditional PC into AI devices
- ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition can change from table to PC and integrates with Copilot
- AI Buddy will work as a task manager and productivity assistant
Lenovo revealed its new AI innovations at the Tech World 2024 in Seattle yesterday. The tech company announced new products like a new AI agent called Lenovo AI Now, a new AI laptop called ThinkPad™ X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition, and an educational software platform called Lenovo Learning Zone.
“At Lenovo, our vision is to deliver smarter technology for all, with an unwavering commitment to shaping a future powered by AI,” said Luca Rossi, President of the Intelligent Devices Group at Lenovo, according to the press release . “Our focus on personalized, productive, and protected experiences ensures that our AI-driven ecosystem helps unlock creativity, enhances collaboration, and seamlessly integrates into any digital environment.”
One of the new stellar products is Lenovo AI Now. Lenovo’s new AI Agent can transform traditional compatible PCs into AI devices. The new technology has been built on Meta’s Large Language Model Llama 3.1 and enables real-time interaction, which will remain locally stored.
Users will be able to use Lenovo AI Now to manage documents, transcribe meetings, adjust brightness, search images or documents on the PC, or generate text from queries.
The new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition can transition from table to computer mode for different work scenarios, integrates Copilot to optimize its performance and will assist users with different AI features. The new integration will be available in late November.
According to Cybernews , the company revealed more models, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, all powered by the newest processors.
The learning zone platform will allow users to access live classes, and transcript information and turn it into smart notes or quizzes.
Lenovo also introduced proof of concepts, including “AI Buddy,” which is an assistant that interacts with users with a more personalized experience and works as a task manager and productivity tool.
We’re live for our 2nd keynote from #LenovoTechWorld to learn how we’re building a smarter future for all with hybrid AI, personalized business solutions, sustainable optimization, & more. https://t.co/i6LUN93n0n — Lenovo (@Lenovo) October 15, 2024
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Plan Raises Alarms Over Teen Isolation
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
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- Teenagers from minority groups in Australia worry that the new ban will isolate them even more
- Experts believe a full ban is not the solution as it could have mental health repercussions
- The government will introduce the new legislation by the end of the year
Australia’s new social media ban plan for children and teenagers raises concerns regarding possible isolation and lack of communication among young users.
According to a recent report by Reuters , experts consider that the ban could negatively impact the young population.
“The ban is pretty much the opposite of what we would recommend,” said Amelia Johns, an associate professor of digital media at the University of Technology, Sydney. “Everyone is living in social media. For a lot of young people, it’s not an option to opt out, and I do wonder about the mental health consequences of a complete blanket ban.”
The Australian government announced the introduction of a new age requirement for social media use last month—the age limit hasn’t been officially announced yet, but it’s expected to be between 14 and 16 years old—as safety and development concerns increased.
The regulation is a measure to cut the addictive nature when using the algorithms and its consequences in physical and mental health, privacy risks, access to inappropriate content—like hate speech, violence, and more—, predator’s grooming, and general well-being. However, it has faced criticism and rejection.
Reuters interviewed teenagers in Australia—according to a recent survey 97% of teenagers in this country use social media channels—and revealed that a certain part of this population, especially minorities, are at risk.
“I have a really hard time connecting to others,” said Ben Kioko, a 14-year-old Australian teenager interviewed, who considers himself autistic and part of the LGBTQIA+ community. “Doing that online makes it a lot easier.” Another teenager, a refugee in Darwing, said she uses social media to talk to her family abroad and worries about losing communication with them.
The Australian government expects to have a new legislation ready by the end of the year.
Australia’s government announced last month it plans to ban younger teenagers from using social media. But many young Australians say the proposed age-based ban would isolate them further. More here: https://t.co/GwbM30sSYj pic.twitter.com/mdFYBbOqEN — Reuters Tech News (@ReutersTech) October 16, 2024
