Shoppers in the literary world are watching closely after two celebrated New Zealand authors were ruled out of the country’s top book prize because AI was used on their book covers. The decision affects Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train, and raises fresh questions about fairness, timing…

Shoppers of information are watching closely as Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s new AI-powered encyclopedia, faces heavy criticism over sources and accuracy. Researchers and reporters in the US and UK say the platform cites banned or unreliable outlets and reproduces large chunks of Wikipedia, raising real concerns about trust, speed and political…

Shoppers of data and humanitarian planners are turning to social media sentiment to predict when people move during crises, and that could mean faster aid where it’s needed most. A new Notre Dame-led study shows sentiment analysis on platforms like X offers early-warning signals for displacement timing and volume, useful…

Disseqt, HCLTech, and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to embed trustworthy, agentic AI into banking operations, promising significant efficiency gains while strengthening regulatory compliance and responsible AI frameworks. Disseqt AI has announced a strategic collaboration with HCLTech and Microsoft to advance the integration of agentic AI within banking operations,…

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is set to deepen its AI-driven, personalised storytelling with real-time ‘Listening Stats’ and artist interactions, shaping a new era of digital music engagement amid privacy debates. As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the familiar excitement surrounding Spotify Wrapped is mounting once again. This annual event has…

Sumitomo Rubber Industries reports a significant profit rebound in Q3 2025 driven by premium tyre sales, restructuring benefits, and strategic brand expansion, signalling a positive outlook despite broader market challenges. Sumitomo Rubber Industries demonstrated a robust recovery in profitability in the third quarter of 2025, despite soft tire sales volumes…

The Saucony Ride 18, renowned for its comfort and versatility, now available at a significant discount, offers an ideal all-rounder for daily runners seeking reliability without premium price tags. The Saucony Ride 18 has emerged as a standout choice for runners seeking a versatile, reliable running shoe that balances comfort,…

The surge in trail running participation, driven by cultural shifts and pandemic influences, is transforming the sport from a niche activity into a global phenomenon, posing both opportunities and challenges for its future development. Trail running, once a niche escape into nature, has exploded into a booming sport with a…

The Public Opinion Analysis System market is projected to nearly double in size by 2031, with advancements in AI and growing sector use pushing industry into a new era of real-time, data-driven insights. The global Public Opinion Analysis System market is poised for substantial growth over the next decade, driven…

Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform introduces powerful updates, including Vertex AI Workbench for streamlined ML development and Vertex AI App Search, a sophisticated semantic search solution that leverages foundation models to transform enterprise information retrieval. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the ability to efficiently build, deploy, and…

As risks from regional banks’ risky lending practices threaten traditional markets, investors turn to Bitcoin and Ethereum as safe havens, amidst rising volatility and geopolitical tensions. The current earnings season has cast a sharp spotlight on underlying vulnerabilities in the stock market, particularly issues stemming from risky lending practices among…

Emerging advancements in modular frameworks like Anthropic’s Agent Skills, escalating security threats to persistent memory, and innovative parallel processing methods by OpenAI are transforming AI deployment and management in production environments. Three significant developments are currently reshaping how AI agents are built, deployed, and managed in production environments, highlighting a…