The Research Ireland ARC (Accelerating Research to Commercialisation) Hub for ICT was officially launched at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus, marking a significant national initiative to accelerate the translation of ICT and artificial intelligence research into commercially viable solutions with societal and economic impact. Hosted by Technological University Dublin and supported by national and European partners, […]
Infosys Collaborates with Citizens to Accelerate AI-Driven Banking Solutions
Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has announced a collaboration with Citizens Financial Group, one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in the US, to support the launch of Citizens’ AI-first Innovation Hub in Bengaluru, India. This initiative is designed to accelerate AI-driven transformation across the bank’s operations, product development, and […]
Infosys and AWS Join Forces to Accelerate Generative AI for Businesses
Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative combines Infosys Topaz, an AI-first suite of services, solutions, and platforms, with Amazon Q Developer, AWS’s generative AI-powered assistant, to enhance Infosys’ internal operations and […]
Infosys and Cognition Join Forces to Drive AI Transformation Worldwide
Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, and Cognition, the creator of Devin—the first AI software engineer—have announced a strategic collaboration to scale Devin across global enterprises. This partnership will deploy Devin within Infosys’ internal engineering ecosystem and client engagements worldwide, leveraging the capabilities of Infosys Topaz Fabric, a purpose-built AI services suite […]
The Future of Ghana’s Economy: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly transform Ghana’s economy over the next decade by enhancing productivity, improving public service delivery, and creating new digital industries. Realizing these benefits will require targeted investments in infrastructure, skills development, and governance frameworks to ensure responsible and scalable AI deployment. In November 2025, Ghana launched UNESCO’s AI […]
B2B Startups Leveraging AI for Superior Customer Experience
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, B2B startups are increasingly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to elevate customer experiences. AI-driven solutions enable startups to interact with customers more efficiently, personalize services, and anticipate needs, ultimately fostering stronger engagement and loyalty. Real-world case studies provide valuable insights into how innovative B2B companies are successfully integrating AI into […]
Enhancing E-Commerce Brand Engagement with AI Chatbots
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming business operations, with e-commerce platforms at the forefront of adopting innovative technologies. Among these, AI-powered chatbots have emerged as a key tool for enhancing brand engagement. These intelligent systems help businesses interact with customers in real-time, improving the shopping experience, driving conversions, and strengthening customer loyalty. AI-powered chatbots […]
The Role of AI, Gaming, and Virtual Reality in Holocaust Memory
Professor Victoria Grace Richardson-Walden, Director of the Landecker Digital Memory Lab at the University of Sussex, highlighted the increasingly diverse and dispersed nature of Holocaust memory-making in the digital age. As the number of surviving witnesses declines, educators, researchers, and designers are leveraging emerging technologies to preserve memory, foster empathy, and engage younger generations through […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Consumer-Brand Interactions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how brands interact with consumers, transforming engagement from basic communication into personalized, multi-layered experiences. Consumers today expect tailored interactions, instant responses, and seamless engagement across all platforms, and AI technologies such as chatbots, recommendation systems, and sentiment analysis are helping brands meet these expectations efficiently. Leading companies like Sephora, […]
EU SMEs to Receive AI Training Under OpenAI’s New Initiative
OpenAI has launched its EU Economic Blueprint 2.0, introducing initiatives and data insights to accelerate AI adoption across Europe. The Blueprint aims to ensure that people, businesses, and countries can fully benefit from AI, addressing the growing gap between what AI systems are capable of and how the technology is currently being used. Key programs […]
$200M Snowflake-OpenAI Partnership Powers AI Agents on Enterprise Data
Snowflake and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, $200 million partnership designed to integrate OpenAI’s frontier intelligence directly into Snowflake’s platform. This collaboration enables enterprise customers to leverage advanced AI models like GPT‑5.2 through Snowflake Cortex AI and Snowflake Intelligence, allowing them to build AI agents, generate insights, and analyze their data more efficiently. The integration […]
UN Chief Warns AI Is Moving at the Speed of Light
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, describing it as “moving at the speed of light,” as the UN unveiled a new Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. The panel has been created to assess how rapidly evolving AI technologies are transforming societies, economies and everyday […]
OpenAI Launches Program to Build AI-Ready Education Systems
OpenAI has launched Education for Countries, a new global initiative designed to help governments strengthen education systems and prepare future-ready workforces in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. The program responds to a growing gap between the rapidly advancing capabilities of AI and how effectively people are able to use these tools in everyday learning […]
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Africa
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a powerful force reshaping Africa’s development landscape, moving beyond the technology sector to influence critical areas such as health, education, agriculture, governance and employment. Once seen as a distant innovation, AI is now actively supporting solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges, offering new […]
Guatemala Advances National AI Strategy Through UNDP Review
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how societies access information and how governments deliver public services, making responsible and people-centred use of these technologies a growing priority. To help governments adopt artificial intelligence in ways that build trust, ensure safety, and deliver public value, the United Nations Development Programme launched the global AI Sprint initiative in […]
AI Skills for All: Microsoft and SABC Plus Expand Digital Training in South Africa
Microsoft South Africa and SABC Plus have announced a strategic partnership to integrate artificial intelligence and digital skills training into the SABC Plus platform, expanding access to future-ready skills across the country. The collaboration builds on Microsoft’s commitment to train one million South Africans in AI and digital skills by 2026 and was unveiled at […]
EdgeLake Reaches LF Edge Stage 2, Enabling Real-Time AI Access to Live Edge Data with MCP
LF Edge has announced that its EdgeLake project has advanced from Stage 1 to Stage 2 within the LF Edge lifecycle, marking a significant milestone that reflects growing adoption, stronger contributor engagement and readiness for wider production use. This progression highlights EdgeLake’s increasing role in supporting open, interoperable and scalable edge computing solutions across industrial […]
How AI is Revolutionizing User-Generated Content and Creative Workflows
In today’s digital landscape, the intersection of user-generated content (UGC) and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how content is created, curated, and consumed. UGC—content produced by users rather than brands—boosts engagement, fosters authenticity, and influences consumer behavior, while AI enhances content creation by automating tasks, analyzing data, and generating creative ideas. Together, they provide marketers […]
Boosting Education with AI: Google.org Provides Generative AI Grant
Nearly half of teachers now use AI at least monthly, yet fewer than one in ten schools provide formal guidance on its use. To address this gap, Google.org is supporting a new initiative by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to develop evidence-based, data-driven guidance for teachers and school leaders on effectively using generative AI in […]
Putting Teachers First: Teach For All and Anthropic Collaborate on AI for Education
Teach For All has launched the AI Literacy & Creator Collective (AI LCC), a global initiative that positions educators as co-creators of AI’s role in education, emphasizing equity and holistic student development. In partnership with Anthropic, the collective enables teachers to directly shape how Claude, the AI assistant, evolves to support diverse classroom realities, particularly […]
