Seasoned Professionals Face Off with Corporate AI Training
There is something oddly entertaining about watching a room full of fifty-something executives trying to feign excitement as they enroll in a corporate Artificial Intelligence workshop. They sit politely, expressions frozen somewhere between cautious optimism and mild confusion, counting the days until a LinkedIn post announces their certification in strategic AI fundamentals. Despite the enthusiasm […]
Your Wellness Coach Now Fits in Your Pocket
Artificial intelligence is no longer only about quantifying steps or calories; it is gently making its mark on emotional and mental well-being thanks to advancements recognized by the mental health innovation award. Meditation programs now adjust in real time to your stress, tailoring each session with remarkable sensitivity, while studies such as chatgpt as therapist […]
AI Customer Service Hits Snags in Real World Tests
Researchers led by Salesforce’s Kung-Hsiang Huang have found that artificial intelligence agents built on large language models are stumbling on some of the basics in customer relationship management. The benchmark showed that these AI agents can only complete straightforward, single-action tasks successfully about half the time. Harder still, when the tasks require a sequence of […]
Titanium production gets a major boost with smart 3D printing
Titanium stands out because it combines lightness with incredible strength, a rare pairing that puts it at the heart of industries from aviation to sports. Yet producing this remarkable metal has always been a frustratingly slow and wasteful affair. At Johns Hopkins University, a team of engineers is working to turn the tables on titanium’s […]
Top AI Tools Making Real Estate Easier for Realtors
Choosing the right advanced technology for real estate professionals can revolutionize your workflow and transform how you manage a real estate business. Specialized solutions for agents help automate daily routines, enhance communication with clients, and raise overall productivity. These leading-edge resources let agents finalize more deals, keep pace with industry changes, and highlight properties more […]
California Plans Big Crackdown on Robot Bosses in the Workplace
One quick online search, a few clicks, and your boss might know more about you than you think. Across California, companies now use artificial intelligence to scan applicant backgrounds, monitor staff behavior, and even sift through thousands of social media posts searching for language that hints at drugs or violence. Employers track everything from emails […]
How smart tech is changing hockey on and off the ice
When the last whistle blows in the Stanley Cup Final, another kind of contest is heating up behind the scenes. Artificial intelligence and sensor technology are rapidly reshaping hockey from locker rooms to living rooms. Even training sessions look different. Teams are now using advanced puck and player tracking systems to record every shot, pass, […]
AI Brief Monday, June 16, 2025
Nvidia CEO pitches sovereign AI to Europe, prompting £1B in UK funding and EU data hubs. New York passes RAISE Act requiring top AI labs to prove advanced AI is safe before release. Meta takes 49% of Scale AI for $29B, prompting Google and Microsoft to end label partnerships. Google plans to cut Scale AI […]
Atos launches 24-hour cybersecurity center in Qatar
An air of anticipation filled Doha as Atos revealed its latest Security Operations Center in Qatar. The facility signals a bold leap for regional cybersecurity, blending advanced AI capabilities with human expertise to meet the relentless challenge of cyberattacks. With threat actors growing more cunning, the global need for highly adaptive security measures grows each […]
AI Models Start Thinking More Like Humans Than Expected
A team of scientists has found that some artificial intelligence systems might be coming closer to humanlike thinking than many expected. The team, based at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, wanted to see whether large language models could make sense of everyday things just like people do, […]
Human Brain Outsmarts AI in Energy Efficiency
Imagine needing the power of a small town just to replicate a single human thought. While artificial intelligence impresses with its writing, art, and rapid calculations, recent research from Switzerland’s comparison of brain and AI energy use shines a spotlight on a less flashy, but stunning, difference: energy use. The human brain operates on only […]
BT CEO Warns Deeper Job Cuts Likely as AI Upends Roles
The head of BT Group has raised the alarm about artificial intelligence leading to even more job losses at the telecoms giant. In recent remarks, CEO Allison Kirkby noted that the company’s previous plan to cut up to 55,000 roles by 2030 might not capture just how far-reaching the effects of new technology could be. […]