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When Thinking Becomes Optional
AI is doing more than changing jobs—it’s changing how people think under pressure. A classroom revealed what’s quietly disappearing, and what education must now protect.
From Warehouse to Wallet: New State of AI in Retail and CPG Survey Uncovers How AI Is Rewiring Supply Chains and Customer Experiences
The third annual NVIDIA State of AI in Retail and CPG survey shows why nine in 10 retailers will increase AI budgets in 2026, focusing on open-source models and software,...
Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite
At CES, Caterpillar reveals how it’s integrating NVIDIA technologies, from NVIDIA Jetson Thor to speech models, to transform the world’s heavy industries.
AI Agents in Client Service: Improve Delivery Without Losing Trust
Use AI agents to improve client delivery without losing trust. Learn where agents fit, what to protect, and how to start small.
Nestlé’s CIO says the value of the food giant’s AI investments goes well beyond efficiency
The world’s largest food and beverage company is using AI to rethink pricing, factories, sales, but the company’s chief information officer isn’t just focused on squeezing out efficiency gains.
The 5 AI features CIOs should demand of ITSMs in 2026
Eliminate repetitive manual work, accelerate resolution times, improve consistency, and deliver a more reliable service with AI-powered IT service management (ITSM).
Utah Becomes First State to Let AI Prescribe Medication
The startup offering the renewals is eyeing nationwide approval.
Apple’s biggest Siri update in years could arrive this March – but will it be enough?
Likely arriving with iOS 26.4, the so-called LLM Siri promises to act more like ChatGPT and Gemini. But will Apple finally succeed this time around?
Synthetic skin based on octopus biology promises uses in robotics
New technique varies colour and texture to open up potential applications in display technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Presentation Generation Global Research Report 2025: Automation Drives Market Towards $4.79 Billion by 2029 – Long-term Forecast to 2034
Key market opportunities in the AI presentation generation sector include rising demand for automation in content creation, the need for brand consistency in global operations, advancements in natural language processing,...
Mobileye acquires Shashua’s robotics startup for $900 million
The Intel-controlled company, founded by Shashua, moves into humanoid robots with the acquisition of Mentee Robotics, also founded by Shashua.
Crawl, swim, fly: Behind the robotics ripple in Pittsburgh’s economy
Robotics research and spin-off companies has been a constant in Pittsburgh, but getting the companies to grow locally has been a challenge. With new companies and funding, the current could...
California 2025 legislative wrap-up: More privacy and first-of-its kind AI laws adopted
IAPP Westin Fellow David Botero, offers a look at the first half of California’s 2025-2026 legislative session that saw the signing of four privacy laws and seven AI laws.
Tesla Stock Can’t Handle the Robot Competition
First robo-taxis and now robots. Other companies see opportunity in Tesla’s physical AI applications.
We Need to Talk About How We Talk About ‘AI’
We share a responsibility to create and use empowering metaphors rather than misleading language, write Emily M. Bender and Nanna Inie.
PaXini Unveils the “Tactile Infrastructure” for Embodied AI, Redefining Full-Stack Product Matrix at CES 2026
/PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, a live robotic tactile interaction demonstration at the ENTERPRISE AI Zone in the North Hall drew industry experts and media….
New AI Platform Launches to Combat $28 Billion Scam Economy Targeting Seniors
/PRNewswire/ — Jortty, Inc., today launched its AI-powered tech concierge to combat the $28 billion annual fraud economy, which disproportionately affects…
AI hits the boardroom: What directors will demand from CIOs in 2026
In 2026, boards won’t ask if you use AI — they’ll ask if you truly understand, control, and can explain how it’s steering the business.
ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Introduces the T800 Humanoid Robot at CES 2026
Supporting industrial transformation through embodied intelligence
Hexagon Robotics collaborates with Microsoft to advance the field of humanoid robots
Combining Hexagon Robotics’ expertise in sensor fusion, robotics, and spatial intelligence and Microsoft’s strengths in cloud computing and scalable platforms, including Fabric Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric, Azure IoT Operations,...
DexRobot Shines at CES 2026, Showcasing its Flagship DexHand021 Pro and Closed-Loop Dexterous Solution
As an innovator in embodied AI and dexterous robotics, DexRobot exhibits its groundbreaking DexHand021 Pro and DexCap Exoskeleton Data Acquisition System, presenting an end-to-end platform that delivers a new accessible...
Oshkosh Corporation Brings Autonomy, AI, Connectivity and Electrification to the Frontlines of Tough Work at CES 2026
Oshkosh displays the future of job sites, neighborhoods and airports through advanced, real-world technologies that make vehicles and equipment safe, intuitive and productive for everyday heroes.
Universal Robots and Robotiq Showcase Next-Generation Palletizing Solution at CES 2026 in Collaboration with Siemens
Industrial leaders demonstrate how digital and physical automation converge to transform manufacturing and logistics for global brands.
Nvidia Stock Is Missing Out on the Latest AI Surge
Nvidia stock isn’t participating in the AI rally moving companies like Sandisk. But resumed China sales could change that.
TSMC Stock Can Keep Winning From AI, J.P. Morgan Says. It’s Not Good for Intel.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock has gained from it being the dominant AI chip manufacturer. Intel won’t challenge it any time soon, according to J.P. Morgan.
This Retiree’s 30 AI Girlfriends Kept Loneliness at Bay—Until One’s Dark Secret Shatters the Illusion
Rural Indiana resident Jim Moore’s closest connections are sexy chatbots modeled after real women. He was unaware that his favorite AI companion is based on an alleged criminal.
Grab Acquires Chinese AI Robotics Firm Infermove to Strengthen Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities
The acquisition aims to enhance Grab’s automated delivery capabilities for both the
CES 2026: Hyundai Motor Group unveils AI robotics strategy
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How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Education in Kazakhstan
How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Education in Kazakhstan
Where should companies start their AI journey?
Most AI projects fail despite heavy investment. Learn why an ERP-first AI strategy beats moonshots and LLM hype, delivering safer, faster business value. Read details!
Moving from artificial intelligence to genuine intelligent leadership: top CEOs to watch in 2026
The Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute highlights the top performers of 2025 and the top leaders to watch in 2026.
Approaches for accelerating microbial gene function discovery using artificial intelligence
Nature Microbiology – In this Review, the authors discuss how artificial intelligence can aid microbial gene function discovery.
Musk’s Grok AI Generated Thousands of Undressed Images Per Hour on X
Elon Musk’s X has become a top site for images of people that have been non-consensually undressed by AI, according to a third-party analysis, with thousands of instances each hour...
What the EU’s New AI Code of Practice Means for Labeling Deepfakes
EU’s new AI Code of Practice explains how deepfakes must be labeled, what providers and deployers must do, and how transparency rules apply before 2026.
JPMorgan Chase Cuts Ties With Proxy Advisors: Report
JPMorgan Chase’s asset-management unit will ditch proxy advisors and use an internal AI tool to help with shareholder votes.
Tesla Stock Is Wobbling. Everyone Wants Its AI Business.
First robo-taxis and now robots. Other companies see opportunity in Tesla’s physical AI applications.
Razer’s AI desk companion
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INSIDE: Reolink launches local AI hub for security cameras
Contributor: Tech can avert catastrophic fires. What’s missing is coordination
Promising solutions are scattered and underused: satellites and sensors; artificial intelligence; drones; autonomous vehicles; and new building materials.