Updating applications: why is it key in the era of generative artificial intelligence?

This is a time of change. Since the company OpenAI launched its chatbot called ChatGPT in 2022, there has been a popularization of the artificial intelligence (Generative AI) with new applications and tools that promise to make our lives simpler. But, this requires updating the equipment.

Why has updating become important? What is needed and what is the benefit?

On the one hand, security can be noted. Cybercriminals have developed frauds and attacks driven by artificial intelligence through phishing, malware, cloning of voices, pages, emails, etc.

Not updating a computer’s software leaves the door open for hackers to access your private information, McAfee explains on its website. The company specialized in computer security points out that many of the attacks take advantage of software vulnerabilities in commonly used applications, such as operating systems and browsers.

But it doesn’t just help with security. The update can also improve the performance of the devices, whether for entertainment or work.

“Updating applications is not just a matter of staying up to date, but of maximizing the potential of technology to support the business,” says Esteban Falasco, Microsoft Operations Manager at Softtek. According to the digital solutions agency specialist, an update allows companies to improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs and minimize interruptions that can affect their daily operations.

With the boost of artificial intelligence, it has become necessary to update equipment, which means having the latest version of an application or operating system.

For Falasco, keeping applications updated is a job that requires planning projects well and having the support of experts to avoid common mistakes, in the case of business. “All this positions companies to innovate and respond quickly to new market demands,” he emphasizes.

In the world of mobile phones

The smartphone is one of the most used devices, whether to browse the internet, play games, watch movies or work. So far in 2024, large device manufacturers have adapted to artificial intelligence with assistants. For example, Motorola has launched its assistant called Moto AI, or Samsung, which features Galaxy AI. Firms also have AI functions for their cameras or for content creation.

But the great adaptations also occur at the operating system level.

Google launched its new Android 15 operating system in mid-October. It was first implemented in its Pixel devices, and will later be updated in other cell phone companies. It was learned that security features are included that help protect personal, financial and health information from theft and fraud.

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This is one of the most important points. As far as is known, the new Theft detection lock uses artificial intelligence: if it detects that someone has stolen the device and is trying to flee (running, cycling or driving), it will automatically lock the device. It can also be used Remote lock.

On the other hand, improvements were presented for devices with large screens and updates to applications such as the camera, messaging and passwords.

In the case of Apple, the other major producer of smartphone operating systems, there is iOS18. Although the new operating system has attracted attention for the incorporation of its artificial intelligence Apple Intelligence, in its iOS18.1 version, there are also improvements in security.

According to the company, this new version makes it possible to solve 33 security vulnerabilities, such as flaws that allowed malicious actors to access important user information or enter the phone through Bluetooth.

As for Apple Intelligence, what is known is that the update will be progressive, depending on regions. It has advanced writing tools for emails, summaries, notes; smart photo features; audio transcriptions; etc

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Cost and benefit

The case of Microsoft is interesting. The technology company has Copilot as an artificial intelligence assistant that is now available for its recent Windows 11 operating system.

But, it was in September that Microsoft presented Copilot+PC, a new idea in computers or system architectures that seeks to unite the power of the CPU, the GPU and a new high-performance neural processing unit (NPU). This equipment proposal works with the latest generation Intel Core Ultra 200V and AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors.

That is to say, although it is necessary to have the most recent versions of applications or operating systems, the case of Microsoft shows us that having these tools goes hand in hand with the need to renew hardware technology, which obviously has a cost. monetary.

What will happen to older computers that have older operating systems? Upgrading can also be seen as an investment.