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Peter Thiel Bets $220 Million on AI Cow Collars and It’s Bigger Than It Sounds
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Peter Thiel Bets $220 Million on AI Cow Collars and It’s Bigger Than It Sounds

The Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel’s latest investment surprisingly isn’t in chips or chatbots. It’s a New Zealand startup putting artificial intelligence (AI) around the necks of cattle, and the implications reach far beyond the farm.

Arm Enters AI Chip Race With First In-House “AGI CPU,” Backed by Meta and Targeting the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence
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Arm Enters AI Chip Race With First In-House “AGI CPU,” Backed by Meta and Targeting the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence

Arm has officially entered the AI hardware race with the launch of its first in-house data center processor, signaling a major shift in the semiconductor landscape as demand accelerates for artificial intelligence (AI), AGI (artificial general intelligence), and high-performance compute.

AI Race Heats Up: Gemini Surges, ChatGPT Refocuses, and the Industry Enters a Pivotal “Inflection Year”
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AI Race Heats Up: Gemini Surges, ChatGPT Refocuses, and the Industry Enters a Pivotal “Inflection Year”

The global artificial intelligence race is accelerating into a decisive phase, with major developments across Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and broader AI ecosystems signaling what analysts are calling a turning point for the industry.

Customers Still Want to Talk: AI Push Collides With Phone Demand in Global Service Trends
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Customers Still Want to Talk: AI Push Collides With Phone Demand in Global Service Trends

A growing disconnect between customer preferences and corporate strategy is emerging in global customer service, as new research shows consumers still favor phone support even as businesses double down on AI demand and digital channels.

The Architecture of Trust: How Tech Can Rebuild Our Faith in Institutions
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The Architecture of Trust: How Tech Can Rebuild Our Faith in Institutions

Most people will never read the security policy of an institution. Instead, they will be judging it based on much smaller details. Were you checked in appropriately as a visitor? Was a restricted area truly off limits? Did the staff appear to be sure about their processes?

Apple Gains Momentum as Morgan Stanley Flags Strong Foldable iPhone Potential and iPhone 17 Pro Max Demand
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Apple Gains Momentum as Morgan Stanley Flags Strong Foldable iPhone Potential and iPhone 17 Pro Max Demand

Apple’s stock is drawing renewed attention after analysts at Morgan Stanley pointed to strong long-term upside tied to upcoming product cycles, including the potential launch of a foldable iPhone and sustained demand for future flagship devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Tieto Reaches Databricks Silver Partner Status as Demand for Data Engineering and AI Platforms Grows
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Tieto Reaches Databricks Silver Partner Status as Demand for Data Engineering and AI Platforms Grows

Tieto has reached Silver partner status in the Databricks Partner Program, reflecting ongoing activity in areas such as data engineering, analytics, and enterprise AI platforms. The development comes as organisations across industries increase investment in data infrastructure and scalable machine learning environments.

How MAS Is Shaping AI Risk: Inside MindForge, Veritas, and the New Governance Stack in Finance
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How MAS Is Shaping AI Risk: Inside MindForge, Veritas, and the New Governance Stack in Finance

As AI systems move from tools to autonomous agents in finance, Singapore’s regulator is building something rare: a full governance stack. Here’s how MAS’s MindForge, Veritas, and new AI risk guidelines work together, and why it matters globally.

Could an EV Charger Be the Key to Increasing Your Bookings?
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Could an EV Charger Be the Key to Increasing Your Bookings?

For years, amenities in hospitality followed a familiar pattern. Free Wi-Fi. Parking. Breakfast included. Each began as a competitive differentiator before becoming a common expectation. Electric vehicle charging is following a similar trajectory, but with one important caveat – it does not just meet a need, it actually influences where customers choose to go.

AI Doctor Avatars Signal New Era of AI in Healthcare as QuantumBlack and Ant Group Take Different Paths
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AI Doctor Avatars Signal New Era of AI in Healthcare as QuantumBlack and Ant Group Take Different Paths

AI in healthcare is entering a new phase as QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and NVIDIA introduce a digital human avatar (DHA) designed to support frontline healthcare workers. The launch reflects a broader shift toward AI-driven healthcare systems, as hospitals and providers increasingly adopt advanced technologies to improve efficiency and patient care, with Ant Group AQ […]

Meta Layoffs and Oracle Stock: AI Strategies Shake the Tech Sector in 2026
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Meta Layoffs and Oracle Stock: AI Strategies Shake the Tech Sector in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, artificial intelligence is reshaping the tech landscape, driving strategic pivots, workforce changes, and investor scrutiny. Two major players, Meta Platforms and Oracle, exemplify how AI adoption is influencing both corporate structure and market perception.

Top Space Missions to Watch in 2026
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Top Space Missions to Watch in 2026

The first crewed lunar flight in more than half a century, an intense commercial launch cadence and a high-profile satellite re-entry… It seems that 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for space exploration. Below are the space missions and developments worth tracking this year and a brief look at the recent NASA […]

Crypto Platforms Build for the AI Agent Economy While Regulators Warn of New Risks
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Crypto Platforms Build for the AI Agent Economy While Regulators Warn of New Risks

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is entering a new phase, with crypto platforms beginning to build infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents while regulators warn about the growing influence of AI-driven financial advice on younger investors.

ChatGPT Rolls Out Interactive Visual Explanations for Math and Science
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ChatGPT Rolls Out Interactive Visual Explanations for Math and Science

OpenAI’s new dynamic visual feature lets 140 million weekly users manipulate real-time math equations and science graphs, turning ChatGPT from an answer machine into an interactive learning lab.

Why Gender Diversity is Imperative in Shaping Ethical AI: Expert Opinion
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Why Gender Diversity is Imperative in Shaping Ethical AI: Expert Opinion

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines as it moves from a future-facing concept to a modern reality. From fraud detection and credit scoring to customer service automation and risk modelling, AI systems are increasingly shaping real-world outcomes, particularly within the financial services industry. But as AI adoption accelerates across payments and technology, one question […]

AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite
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AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite

From an AI agent secretly mining crypto to workers suffering mental burnout from overuse, the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence are arriving faster than anyone predicted, and what’s worse – they’re getting stranger.

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