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[SpiceRex]( [SpiceRex]( Spiceworks Community [Introducing the Community Pre-Release Playground]( For 15 years, the Spiceworks Community has been the go-to platform for IT professionals to connect, collaborate, and find solutions to their complex technology challenges. But our platform was showing its age. At SpiceWorld 2023, we announced the opening of the Spiceworks Community Pre-Release Playground, which provides a glimpse into the new offerings. We invite you to learn more about it, explore, and let us know what you think. [Come Play With Us]( [Microsoft Defender: Protection or just detection?]( The overview on the help page for Microsoft Defender for Business calls it "simple, comprehensive endpoint security." Community user Joseph9460 isn't so sure. It took a few months after setup for the first alert to come in, and when it did, there was plenty of information on the incident itself but no indication that the tool did anything to mitigate the threat. Joseph9460 is wondering if this is by design or if the software is misconfigured. [What do you think? »]( [Voice of IT]( [Why do you join online communities?]( One of the benefits of the internet is that it allows people who wouldn't normally know each other to connect. Online communities help facilitate these connections, but there needs to be something that keeps you coming back and encourages you to participate. Some people like to learn, some like to socialize, and some just like to be at the top of the leaderboard. What about you? What drives you to participate in an online community? [So, do you come here often? »]( [Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk - Quick to deploy, easy to manage, free for life]( Upcoming Events: [Printonomics: Understand the real costs of printing]( [🗓️ Wed. September 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM (Central) | 18:00 UTC]( 📢 Sponsor: Vasion/PrinterLogic As companies strive to cut costs, you may be overlooking a surprising expense: printing. 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Security products powered by AI have existed for years, but some vendors are attempting to repackage and repurpose artificial intelligence to deliver better products. In this Video Meetup, we'll discuss responsible AI use and what should be considered when it comes to building AI into products. [Save my spot »]( [New phishing benchmarks for 2023]( [🗓️ Thur. September 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM (Central) | 18:00 UTC]( 📢 Sponsor: KnowBe4 Cybercriminals will keep doing what works, but they don't rest on their laurels. They're always developing new ways to break through your defenses. But how can you reduce your organization's attack surface? KnowBe4 looked at 12.5 million users across 35,00+ organizations to find out. In this webinar, you'll learn who's at risk, what you can do about it, and get actionable tips to create a "human firewall." [Save my spot »]( [See more events »]( What else we've been reading this week: [The origins of 15 delightful carnival rides]( Mental Floss As summer winds down in the northern hemisphere, there's still time to get out and enjoy a local carnival or fair. This article gives you plenty of trivia to share while you're waiting in line for the Tilt-a-Whirl or Ferris wheel. [Inside the simple computer program that could explain why the Universe exists]( BBC Science Focus British-born scientist Stephen Wolfram claims he has found a route to a fundamental theory of physics, and it all started when he discovered a simple computer program delivering some complex outputs. [8 most terrifying artificial intelligence movie villains, ranked]( MovieMaker This list may cause some controversy. Skynet isn't on it, and neither is WOPR. It's debatable if some of the villains can even be considered AI. The one good thing all these villains have in common is that they're fictional. [Your new car's options now come with a monthly fee]( Axios It seems like just about every software program we use today is subscription-based. Automakers are trying this too: Ford, Tesla, and GM are charging monthly fees for options like infotainment systems and hands-free driving. [Ancient Babylonian letter from student to his mom]( IFLScience It's probably safe to say that nobody writes letters like this anymore. FYI: This was the story in Snap! that had the most community votes last week. Did you find today's newsletter helpful? [Thumbs Up]( [Thumbs Down]( [Spiceworks]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Spiceworks Newsletter. Don't want to receive these emails? No problem, simply click on the “Manage Subscriptions” link below to update your preferences. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78701 [www.spiceworks.com]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [COMMUNITY]( [PRIVACY POLICY](