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Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch
Data Protection

Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch

Developers could get a clearer AI roadmap at WWDC, after a newly registered subdomain fuelled speculation about Apple's next software pitch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Google adds AI tools to Asset Studio for advertisers
Personalisation

Google adds AI tools to Asset Studio for advertisers

Advertisers will be able to create, edit and test campaigns faster as Google rolls out generative AI inside Asset Studio this summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers
Data Protection

Ciphr launches AI HR assistant for software customers

Employees and managers can now query HR records and book leave in seconds, as Ciphr embeds a chatbot into its software from this month.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model
Generative AI

Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model

Growth to more than 900 million monthly users underscores Google's push to make Gemini a persistent AI assistant, not just a chatbot.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design
Digital Transformation

Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design

Months-long configuration work could be cut to minutes as business users turn warehouse plans into live system settings using natural language.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Affinda launches conversation tool for document workflows
Digital Transformation

Affinda launches conversation tool for document workflows

The new system could cut document automation setup from months to minutes for firms facing heavy paperwork and limited technical resources.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
TCS partners with Rezolve Ai on agentic commerce AI
Digital Transformation

TCS partners with Rezolve Ai on agentic commerce AI

Retailers could soon move AI shopping tools beyond pilots as TCS and Rezolve Ai pair up to deploy agentic commerce at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
JAGGAER launches AI assistant for procurement teams
Data Analytics

JAGGAER launches AI assistant for procurement teams

Support tickets could fall as JAGGAER embeds a multilingual AI assistant into procurement workflows to answer policy and supplier questions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Transporeon launches AI search for carriers across Europe
Digital Transformation

Transporeon launches AI search for carriers across Europe

Transporeon rolls out AI-powered Natural Language Search for carriers, aiming to speed freight bookings and cut clicks across Europe and North America.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Temenos launches AI tools for banking & compliance
Digital Transformation

Temenos launches AI tools for banking & compliance

Banks could speed up digital journeys and compliance checks as Temenos embeds AI agents and copilots into systems used for daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform
Storage

Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform

The new system aims to cut infrastructure friction for firms shifting AI from pilots to always-on agents across cloud and on-premises setups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Weverse deploys Google Cloud AI for global fan support
Unified Communications

Weverse deploys Google Cloud AI for global fan support

Fans in 245 countries and regions can now get round-the-clock help on tickets and merchandise as Weverse automates support with Google Cloud AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Proofpoint launches AI tool for compliance investigations
Security Operations Centres

Proofpoint launches AI tool for compliance investigations

Compliance teams could cut manual review time as Proofpoint’s new AI platform reconstructs cases from scattered records and logs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
Robotics

Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment

The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Alberta backs Amii health AI lab with CAD $10 million
Data Science

Alberta backs Amii health AI lab with CAD $10 million

The province wants faster diagnoses and lighter admin burdens as the new lab pushes locally built AI into frontline care.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing
Agricultural Technology

Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing

Resilience, trust and local language support are emerging as the priorities as Indian founders and marketers push AI deeper into daily business needs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia
Data Protection

Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia

Australian professionals now have two purpose-built recording tools that turn meetings and calls into summaries, notes and action items.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month