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CNET
12-06-2025
- CNET
ChatGPT Just Got 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess, Losing to a 1970s-Era Atari 2600
OpenAI's ChatGPT has some major AI chatbot competitors in the market: Gemini, Copilot, Claude. Now add to that list the Atari 2600. The OG video game console, which was first released in 1977, was used in an engineer's experiment to see how it would fare playing chess against the AI chatbot. By using a software emulator to run Atari's 1979 game Video Chess, Citrix engineer Robert Caruso said he was able to set up a match between ChatGPT and the 46-year-old game. The matchup did not go well for ChatGPT. "ChatGPT confused rooks for bishops, missed pawn forks and repeatedly lost track of where pieces were -- first blaming the Atari icons as too abstract, then faring no better even after switching to standard chess notations," Caruso wrote in a LinkedIn post. "It made enough blunders to get laughed out of a 3rd-grade chess club," Caruso said. "ChatGPT got absolutely wrecked at the beginner level." Caruso wrote that the 90-minute match continued badly and that the AI chatbot repeatedly requested that the match start over. For decades, the ability for computers to defeat humans at chess has been a measure of their power. In 1997, IBM made headlines when its Deep Blue technology defeated chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov in a series of matches. Caruso's experiment doesn't mean ChatGPT is useless for chess, but because it's more of a language model than a supercomputer, it's less likely to serve that purpose well. A few years ago, a developer created a ChatGPT plugin called ChessGPT. But it may be better to discuss chess with OpenAI's chatbot than to try to play against it. A representative for OpenAI did not immediately return a request for comment. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)
Globe and Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
World of EUC: Extraordinary Keynote in End User Computing
The World of EUC has announced an unprecedented keynote for its EUC World Amplify conference, set for August 4-7, 2025, in Minneapolis. Top technical experts from end user computing giants will take the stage for an unfiltered discussion of all things EUC. Charleston, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2025) - The World of EUC (WEUC) has announced an unprecedented keynote panel for its second annual EUC World Amplify conference, scheduled for August 4-7, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For the first time, top technical experts from end user computing (EUC) giants will take the stage together for an independent and unfiltered discussion of all things EUC. Extraordinary Keynote in End User Computing To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Confirmed panelists include: Andrew Morgan from AWS, Shawn Bass from Citrix, Ryan Costello from Google Cloud, Joe Rizkallah from Nutanix, Lokesh Batra from NVIDIA, Christopher Reed from Omnissa, and Christian Aquilina from Parallels. Titled "EUC Tomorrow, Today," the discussion will be moderated by WEUC Director Stephen Wagner. Registration is open at "This will be a real discussion providing real insight with an engaged, in-person community," said Wagner. "These panelists and their companies will shape this industry for the next decade and beyond. This is a huge learning opportunity for every EUC professional out there." The keynote is a live and in-person event. WEUC will not video record or share a transcript. Registration is open at Janna White, WEUC Director, said "Our board has 100 plus years of experience in the industry and we've never seen a panel with so much influence across EUC technologies. We are incredibly proud and grateful to the participants." "It is because of WEUC's independence and the participants' support for a strong EUC community that this is possible," said Jarian Gibson, WEUC Chairperson. "These panelists are smart. You can count on great insights. Let's Go!" WEUC is a nonprofit founded in 2024 to cultivate a thriving community where EUC professionals share insights, foster collaboration, and build connections. WEUC is an independent, inclusive and vendor-agnostic platform. Learn more here: EUC World Amplify is WEUC's 2025 in-person event drawing EUC professionals, vendors and channel partners from around the world. Learn more here: To view the source version of this press release, please visit
CNET
11-06-2025
- CNET
ChatGPT Defeated at Chess by 1970s-Era Atari 2600
OpenAI's ChatGPT has some major competitors in the market: Gemini, Copilot, Claude. Add to that list: the Atari 2600. The OG video game console, which was first released in 1977, was used in an engineer's experiment to see how it would fare playing chess against the AI chatbot. By using a software emulator to run Atari's 1979 game Video Chess, Citrix engineer Robert Caruso said he wwas able to set up a match between ChatGPT and the 46-year-old game. The matchup did not go well for ChatGPT. "ChatGPT confused rooks for bishops, missed pawn forks and repeatedly lost track of where pieces were -- first blaming the Atari icons as too abstract, then faring no better even after switching to standard chess notations," Caruso wrote in a LinkedIn post. "It made enough blunders to get laughed out of a 3rd grade chess club," Caruso said. "ChatGPT got absolutely wrecked at the beginner level." Caruso wrote that the 90-minute match continued badly and that the AI chatbot repeatedly requested the match start over. For decades, the ability for computers to defeat humans at chess has been a measure of their power. In 1997, IBM made headlines when its Deep Blue technology defeated chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov in a series of matches. Caruso's experiment doesn't mean ChatGPT is useless for chess, but because it's more a language model than a supercomputer, it's less likely to serve that purpose well. A few years ago, a developer created a ChatGPT plugin called ChessGPT. But it may be better to discuss chess with OpenAI's chatbot than to try to play against it. A representative for OpenAI did not immediately return a request for comment. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
e360 Named Citrix's 2024 North America Technical Partner of the Year
The award reflects e360's commitment to delivering exceptional digital workplace solutions that transform how enterprises leverage technology to drive success e360 Named Citrix's 2024 North America Technical Partner of the Year IRVINE, Calif., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- e360, an award-winning enterprise technology partner committed to providing solutions that empower the modern enterprise, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Citrix®, a business unit of the Cloud Software Group, as its North America Technical Partner of the Year for 2024. This marks the ninth time in e360's partnership with Citrix that the company has received top honors in the Partner of the Year awards program. 'This recognition highlights the expertise and dedication of Al Solorzano, our Vice President of Digital Workplace, and his talented team. Their in-depth technical knowledge and innovative approach consistently set a high standard for excellence in the industry,' said Mike Strohl, CEO, e360. 'We are also grateful to Citrix and our valued clients and partners for their continued collaboration and the trust they place in our team. Together, we are fostering technology relationships through innovation, exceptional people, and unique services.' For more than 30 years, e360 has applied Citrix solutions, including digital workspace, app delivery, and security, as part of its advanced IT infrastructure portfolio. 'This accolade recognizes our team's commitment to delivering exceptional digital workplace solutions that revolutionize how businesses leverage technology to succeed,' said Al Solorzano, Vice President, Digital Workplace, e360. Rob Schaeffer, President and Chief Revenue Officer, e360, added, 'We are proud to add this accolade to our achievements, and remain steadfast in our commitment to focusing on what matters most: creating strategic partnerships that drive meaningful outcomes for our clients. This award reinforces our commitment to providing specialized technology solutions that address the complex challenges facing global and national enterprises.' 'e360 plays an instrumental role in delivering outstanding customer experiences and driving success for our mutual customers,' said Ethan Fitzsimons, SVP of Partnerships and Commercial Sales. 'We greatly value our partnerships and are proud to recognize those who have gone the extra mile in 2024 through our Partner of the Year Awards program.' The e360 team holds more than 100 Citrix certifications. To learn more about e360's Citrix offerings, visit: About e360e360 is an award-winning technology partner committed to providing solutions that empower the modern workforce and improve the human experience. For more than three decades, e360 has served as a trusted advisor to prominent healthcare, financial services, entertainment, education, and public sector organizations among many across the U.S., helping them meet their business goals through the delivery of critical technology, services, and solutions that support a thriving modern workforce and drive better business outcomes. Among the many distinctions e360 holds are Premier Partner for Google Cloud in the Sell Engagement Model, Citrix Platinum Plus Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner with Specializations as part of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, VMware by Broadcom Principal Partner, HPE Platinum Partner, NetApp Preferred Partner, Omnissa Partner, AWS Advanced, and Azure Managed Account Gold. The e360 corporate headquarters is in Irvine, Calif., with its public sector division located in Sacramento, Calif. e360 also has regional offices in Concord, Calif., San Diego, Calif., and Phoenix, Ariz. For more information, visit or call 1-877-368-4797 (877-ENTISYS). A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: e360 Contacts: Kathy Casdorph Senior Director of Channel Partner Marketing e360 Suzanne Collier Suzanne Collier PR for e360 suzanne@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Entrepreneur
03-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
How I Discovered the Incredible Power of Employee Engagement
When leaders move from control to culture, engagement stops being a perk and starts becoming the engine for growth. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 2024, Gallup reported that low employee engagement is costing U.S. companies an estimated $1.9 trillion in lost productivity. The message is clear: How you engage your team isn't just about morale — it's about performance, retention and long-term growth. Early in my career, I didn't think much about employee engagement. To be honest, I didn't expect much from my employers either. My mindset was simple: Work hard, deliver results, get paid, get promoted. That was the implicit contract. Time and effort in exchange for money and power. It was the 1990s, and that was considered normal, especially in the world of enterprise software sales. There's a famous line from Mad Men where Don Draper responds to a subordinate's request for appreciation with: "That's what the money is for." It captures a certain mindset of leadership — results over relationships, control over connection. I lived that mindset for years. But over time, as I rose through the ranks and led larger teams, I started to notice something: I was no longer motivated just by money. During my years at Citrix, the motto, per our CEO Mark Templeton, became: "Work hard, play hard, get results and have fun doing it." I wanted to enjoy the work, learn something new, feel valued and laugh with my teammates. And even though I always gave 100% — even when those things were missing — I began to realize that not everyone is wired the same. Nor should they be. Related: Top 10 Employee Engagement Strategies That Matter The turning point My first CEO role at getAbstract was a game changer. Suddenly, I was responsible not just for outcomes, but for culture. We sold a product that gave companies access to over 14,000 curated business book summaries, including the best thinking on leadership and organizational effectiveness. People like Simon Sinek, Lisa McLeod, Ken Blanchard, Mark Miller, Stephen M.R. Covey and many more have become regular voices in our work and conversations. In addition, our clients, mostly (offices of the) CHROs at large corporations, put our solution to work inside their incredible organizations. Being surrounded by amazing content, customers, cultures and colleagues becomes my version of an advanced study in human behavior at work. Through this, something clicked: The best leaders don't just lead for results; they lead with purpose, meaning and service. I became intellectually curious. I began testing what I was learning — leading with gratitude, aligning around purpose, creating space for constructive feedback and growth. And the results? Employees showed up with more passion. Customers noticed the energy. Sales grew. Profit followed. What started as theory turned into practice. Practice turned into belief. Belief turned into who I am as a leader. Related: The Key to Employee Engagement Is Purpose. Here's Why — and How to Foster It in Your Workplace. Engagement is a business strategy Too many leaders still think of engagement as a "nice-to-have" — a soft skill or HR metric that doesn't directly connect to the bottom line. I know because I used to be one of them. But here's what I've learned: Engagement is not fluff. It's a strategic lever for business growth. When employees feel seen, heard, challenged and appreciated, they bring what I call discretionary effort — that extra energy and initiative that can't be bought, only inspired. And when you create value beyond salary — through recognition, purpose, learning and belonging — people aren't constantly looking elsewhere for more. Another way to think about it: Engagement is what makes people actually look forward to Monday. As MD Rafi, founder and CEO of Bison Life, told me in an interview: "We started treating culture like a product — something to design, build and iterate. It was no longer about keeping people happy. It was about helping them grow, take ownership and feel essential to the mission." Engaged teams innovate more. They sell more. They stay longer. They attract great talent. They treat the company like an owner would. It's not just the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do. Investing in career development isn't just good for morale — it's a measurable business advantage. A 2025 report from LinkedIn Learning found that companies with strong internal mobility and growth programs experience higher engagement, more internal promotions and stronger leadership pipelines. With 88% of organizations now citing retention as a critical concern, supporting employee development has become a top priority for leaders who want to keep their best people. The flywheel of authentic leadership Today, my team and I coach leaders through this same evolution. At first, we help them see that engagement is a driver of performance. Then I encourage them to try it — lead with more purpose, invest in their people and build a culture of meaning. They often see an immediate lift. People respond. And then something wonderful happens: They start to like the way it makes them feel; good! Not just the business results, but the energy, connection and personal fulfillment that come from leading well. What began as an experiment becomes a habit. A new leadership style emerges — one that's not just effective but authentic. And that authenticity creates a flywheel of trust, passion and performance. We see this all the time at great companies we work with. Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, prioritizes a culture that cares for its team members so it can translate into great customer experiences and business performance. Jeff Housman, RBI's Chief People & Services Officer, emphasizes this connection: "Our culture is built around hard-working, good people who care deeply about each other and the guests we serve. When our team members feel supported and valued, they bring that same care to every customer interaction, creating a cycle of positivity that drives our success." Freeman, one of the world's leading live event and brand experience companies, exemplifies this approach. Recognized twice as a Top Workplaces USA winner in 2024 and 2025 among large employers, Freeman's commitment to embedding purpose and innovation into its culture has earned it multiple awards, including honors for Leadership, Work-Life Flexibility and Purpose & Values. Chair of the Board Carrie Freeman Parsons captures this ethos, stating, "It has been my lifelong experience that events connect people in ways that leave them more inspired, better informed and better prepared for what lies ahead." This values-driven model has been widely recognized as a catalyst for employee engagement and long-term retention — demonstrating how purpose, when embedded into daily operations, can shape a resilient and motivated workforce. Related: 6 Employee Engagement Tips for Strong Retention If you're a leader who's still stuck in the old mindset — if you're thinking, "That's what the money is for" — I encourage you to try something new. Lead with purpose. Start with why. See how people respond. Watch what happens to your culture, your customers and your company. You might be surprised by how great it feels. And even more surprised by the results.
