AI is spreading fast across European businesses, but many companies are flying blind. The study conducted by IBM’s Institute for Business Value in partnership with Oxford Economics found that around 90% of executives in EMEA do not fully understand their organizations’ dependencies across AI vendors, models, and infrastructure. At the same time, nearly three-quarters said…
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At IO-AI Tech, a startup about 45 minutes north of downtown Shenzhen, China, I glimpsed a wacky new frontier of blue-collar work. Workers wearing the company’s VR headsets, handheld controllers, and motion-tracking gear remotely control humanoid robots for workplaces like factory floors and convenience stores. The company wants the robots to do useful work, like…
Despite the fact that AI increasingly dominates our economy (it’s hot IPO summer and we’re all just along for the ride), most Americans are not particularly optimistic about the technology’s long term impact on the country, a new study from Pew Research reveals. In fact, although a whole lot of Americans increasingly use AI in…
ShinyHunters has put the Council of Europe on the clock, claiming it stole 297GB of sensitive data and threatening to publish it unless its demands are met. The cyber extortion group says the data includes payroll records, medical information, employee data, and thousands of resumes spanning 16 years. The group has given the Council of…
TL;DR: Live stream Portugal vs. DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is showcasing a long list of fascinating matchups, but Portugal vs. DR Congo might be one of the…
The last time Google released a smart speaker, the world was in the throes of a pandemic. Yes, it’s been six years since the company trotted out a dedicated speaker. However, this newest Google Home Speaker brings a big change with it: The device has been redesigned to showcase the new Gemini assistant instead of…
As global investors race to fund the infrastructure underpinning the artificial-intelligence boom, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS, betting on India’s growing role in the global buildout of cloud and AI infrastructure. Under the partnership announced on Wednesday, CPP…
Salesforce is making another major bet on AI agents. The company announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI customer service company Fin, formerly known as Intercom, for approximately $3.6 billion. Salesforce plans to integrate Fin into Agentforce, its flagship AI agent platform, as competition intensifies among enterprise software vendors racing…
SAVE OVER $1,000: As of June 17, the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV has returned to its lowest-ever price of $2,297.99 at Amazon. This is $1,202 off its full price of $3,499.99. $2,297.99 at Amazon $3,499.99 Save $1,202 Amazon’s big Prime Day sale event is one of the best times of…
