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Capgemini, a leader in technology services, predicts that by 2025, AI-powered agents will collaborate to perform tasks within a multi-agent AI framework. Pascal Brier, Capgemini's chief innovation officer, revealed in an interview with CNBC that the company is already working with companies that are exploring these agent-based technologies. He noted that applications involving more autonomous agents are expected to emerge in the coming year. Capgemini describes AI agents as systems designed to operate independently, plan strategically, pursue high-level goals, and manage complex workflows with minimal human intervention. Essentially, these agents perform tasks on behalf of users. Brier stressed that the…

FromSoftware made history again with Elden Ring, now with the massively successful Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree became the highest-rated expansion in Metacritic history and sold 5 million units in just three days. FromSoftware remains at the top of the video game industry and it seems that only they can challenge their position, all thanks to this new sales triumph. Elden Ring had already reached 25 million units sold, establishing itself as a very popular fantasy RPG and winner of the GOTY 2022. Despite some criticism regarding the performance and difficulty of the DLC, Shadow of…

Russia is unlikely to make significant territorial gains in Ukraine in the coming months, U.S. officials say, given its poorly trained troops and Ukraine’s robust defenses, now bolstered by Western munitions. During the spring and early summer, Russian troops attempted to advance out of the city of Kharkiv and renew their offensive in eastern Ukraine, capitalizing on the capture of Avdiivka. However, these efforts resulted in thousands of Russian casualties and very little territorial gains. This shift represents a significant change in the dynamics of the war, which had recently favored Moscow. While Russian forces continue to inflict damage, their…

The worlds of NASCAR and WNBA collided this weekend when Caitlin Clark's image graced the hood of Josh Berry's car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The unexpected partnership between the rising basketball star and the rookie driver generated considerable excitement and attention. While the Indianapolis 500 was unable to host Clark due to the Indiana Fever road course schedule, NASCAR and Panini capitalized on the opportunity to feature her in Berry’s car. The move proved to be a strategic success, generating significant social media engagement and increasing visibility for both athletes. Clark's immense popularity, fueled by his stellar performances in college…

A widespread outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has raised concerns about the potential consequences of rapidly deploying the software. The incident, which disrupted operations at numerous companies and government agencies around the world, underscores the critical importance of rigorous testing and quality assurance processes. Experts believe the problematic code likely slipped past the company’s quality assurance checks, highlighting a gap in its update procedures. The frequency of software updates, driven by the constant threat landscape, may have contributed to the oversight. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks associated with implementing software updates…

A growing wave of congressional Democrats and former national security officials are urging President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. On Friday afternoon, 34 Democratic lawmakers publicly called on Biden to reconsider his candidacy. Biden’s campaign co-chair said the president is considering who would be the strongest candidate to uphold Democratic values ​​and win in November. In addition, more than 50 former U.S. national and foreign security officials, including Anthony Lake, former national security adviser under President Bill Clinton, have also advised Biden to end his campaign. They have expressed concerns about Biden's ability to secure…

Hi, I'm Lee Isaac Chung, the director of "Twisters." This scene takes place in the middle of the film and is internally labeled T4, meaning the fourth tornado sequence. The characters Kate and Tyler, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, respectively, are central to this moment. In particular, James Paxton, son of Bill Paxton, makes a brief appearance as a man trying to escape the tornado with his partner. Other cast members in this sequence include Lily Smith, daughter of our writer Mark L. Smith, Samantha Ireland, Aila Grey as the little girl, and Jeff Swearingen as the hapless…