Cisco Systems recently launched two data center devices optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) models at a partner event in Los Angeles. These new systems will further enhance Cisco's hardware product lineup to help enterprises efficiently handle AI-related workloads. The first product line introduced is the UCS C885A M8 series servers, which can support up to eight graphics processing units (GPUs), providing robust computing power for enterprise users. Cisco offers three GPU options for this series.

Recently, U.S. officials announced that a global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit will be hosted in San Francisco in November. As AI technology advances rapidly, governments around the world are striving to keep pace with this change. The summit will be co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and is scheduled for November 20-21. Raimondo stated in a release, 'As AI develops rapidly, we are doing everything we can.' She noted the importance of close international collaboration and thoughtful coordination.

San Francisco's Deputy Mayor Yvonne Meré has initiated a lawsuit against 16 websites that exploit AI technology to create deepfake pornographic content without the consent of women and girls. The lawsuit addresses the harmful trend among teenagers, particularly regarding the use of "strip apps" to manipulate peers' images. These websites garnered 200 million visits in their first six months, offering free initial services followed by paid options....

Cisco and NVIDIA collaborate to provide AI hardware and software solutions, offering enterprise customers an alternative in data centers. NVIDIA's AI chips and platforms will be made available through Cisco, deepening the longstanding partnership between the two companies. Enterprise customers can access support through Cisco's partner ecosystem to adopt AI and automation technologies. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that the collaboration with Cisco makes it easier for enterprises to access AI infrastructure and benefit from AI technology.

Cisco introduces AI Assistant and Encryption Visibility Engine to address network and firewall configuration errors. Cisco AI Assistant analyzes over 55 billion security events daily. The Encryption Visibility Engine focuses on examining encrypted traffic complexity, which poses risks during firewall configuration.

Cisco executive Jeetu Patel predicts that artificial intelligence will transform the field of information security, and users will have to pay for AI defense systems. With an increase in cyber attack analysis, Cisco plans to leverage AI to equip defenders with tools to predict attacker behavior. The introduction of the first AI assistant for firewall policy assessment will be a paid service, though the company emphasizes that the cost will not be a barrier to usage. Cisco aims to provide more powerful defense tools through AI technologies and clearly states that such services will not be free.

["Only 26% of organizations in India are ready to deploy artificial intelligence, with 32% of companies considered unprepared or having limited readiness.", "95% of Indian businesses believe they have only one year to implement AI strategies, or they will face severe consequences.", "95% of global enterprises recognize that AI will increase the workload on infrastructure, but only 39% of Indian companies feel their infrastructure is scalable.", "There is a high level of acceptance of AI among boards and leadership teams, but there is some resistance among middle management and staff."]

Only 9% of Canadian companies are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence technologies, facing urgency and challenges. 55% of companies state they have at most one year to implement AI strategies, yet they face multiple challenges such as infrastructure, data silos, and talent development. Despite these challenges, 95% of organizations have already developed or are in the process of developing AI strategies, with 68% being classified as leaders or challengers.

At the annual WebexOne conference, Cisco announced a new AI strategy aimed at improving communication and collaboration capabilities in Webex video conferencing. The new Webex AI Assistant offers automated support, including tone modification, suggested replies, and meeting summaries. Cisco plans to continue expanding Webex's AI features to meet diverse user needs and enhance competitiveness.

Cisco plans to acquire Splunk for $28 billion, becoming one of the largest software vendors in the world. The acquisition will strengthen enterprise security capabilities and promote threat prediction and prevention. Cisco's security cloud provides visibility into security data, assisting in data management and protection for enterprises. Generative AI technology is transforming the industry, creating new opportunities. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of next year, pending regulatory approval.