The ‘last-mile’ data problem is stalling enterprise agentic AI — ‘golden pipelines’ aim to fix it

The ‘last-mile’ data problem is stalling enterprise agentic AI — ‘golden pipelines’ aim to fix it

Traditional ETL tools like dbt or Fivetran prepare data for reporting: structured analytics and dashboards with stable schemas. AI applications need something different: preparing messy, evolving operational data for model inference in real-time. Empromptu calls this distinction “inference integrity” versus “reporting integrity.” Instead of treating data preparation as a separate discipline, golden pipelines integrate normalization…

UAE ranks 3rd globally in AI adoption as usage surges to 56%

UAE ranks 3rd globally in AI adoption as usage surges to 56%

The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s fastest adopters of artificial intelligence, ranking third globally with a 56 per cent adoption rate in 2025 as businesses, government entities and consumers rapidly embrace AI-powered tools, a new global study shows.   According to research by Cybernews, AI adoption in the UAE surged from just…

How Writing Tools Empower Teachers & Students

How Writing Tools Empower Teachers & Students

The integration of artificial intelligence into education is rapidly shifting from theoretical discussion to practical application. Once viewed with skepticism, or even alarm, AI is now emerging as a powerful ally in the classroom, particularly in the realm of writing. As students navigate increasingly complex research and communication demands, and teachers face ever-growing class sizes…

Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report: Cyberattacks Surge as Phishing, Ransomware, and AI-Driven Threats Escalate

Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report: Cyberattacks Surge as Phishing, Ransomware, and AI-Driven Threats Escalate

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: From exploits to malicious AI”, analyzing global threat activity based on telemetry collected by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) and Acronis sensors. The report highlights key trends observed throughout 2025, with a…

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa is warning that the rise of generative AI accessibility and functionality provides significant risks ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. A key concern for the Commission, the country’s electoral process watchdog, is the use of generative AI and chatbots to quickly and easily create hyper-local disinformation…

US Stock Market News: The Mag Seven Got All the Attention While These 3 AI Stocks Got the Money.

US Stock Market News: The Mag Seven Got All the Attention While These 3 AI Stocks Got the Money.

The Magnificent Seven dominate the artificial intelligence narrative because they sit at the most visible points of the ecosystem. Nvidia designs the chips, Microsoft and Amazon provide cloud platforms, Alphabet trains large-scale models, and Meta and Tesla integrate AI into consumer-facing products. Their size and visibility made them the default proxy for AI exposure. But…

How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026

How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The usage of generative AI in academia has led to contentious debate in recent years as the development of programs like ChatGPT and Sora have progressed. While scholars may not entirely agree on how the implementation of generative AI tools should be handled, both in and outside the classroom, it is important…

Penn College adds two AI minors to academic offerings | News, Sports, Jobs

Penn College adds two AI minors to academic offerings | News, Sports, Jobs

As a national leader in applied technology education, Pennsylvania College of Technology is built for a global economy driven by artificial intelligence. The addition of academic minors devoted to AI reflects that reality. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, bachelor’s degree and combined bachelor’s/master’s degree students can pursue two AI minors: artificial intelligence in industry…