3 ETFs Set for Explosive Growth in 2026 as Generative AI Adoption Soars

3 ETFs Set for Explosive Growth in 2026 as Generative AI Adoption Soars

There are some great ways to get generative AI exposure, including some that aren’t quite so obvious. There’s no question that generative AI is one of the biggest investment opportunities of our time. Fortunately, even if you aren’t comfortable with choosing individual stocks, there are plenty of excellent ETFs that can allow you to benefit…

Global AI Adoption Reaches 16.3% in 2025 as North-South Divide Widens

Global AI Adoption Reaches 16.3% in 2025 as North-South Divide Widens

The Microsoft AI Economy Institute released its AI Diffusion Report 2025 on January 8, 2026, tracking the use of generative AI tools worldwide. The study measures AI adoption as the share of consumers who used a generative AI product during the reported period. This metric is based on aggregated and anonymized Microsoft telemetry data, adjusted…

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

China AI Leaders Warn of Widening Gap With US After $1B IPO Week

(Bloomberg) — Some of China’s most prominent figures in generative artificial intelligence warned that the Asian nation is unlikely to eclipse the US in the global AI race anytime soon. Justin Lin, head of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Qwen series of open-source models, put at less than 20% the chances of any Chinese company leapfrogging…

Zero Code Guide to Build a Custom AI Research Assistant

Zero Code Guide to Build a Custom AI Research Assistant

What if you could build your own AI research agent, no coding required, and customize it to tackle tasks in ways existing systems can’t? Matt Vid Pro AI breaks down how this ambitious yet accessible project can empower anyone, from students to seasoned professionals, to create a personalized AI capable of conducting deep research, synthesizing…

AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag: Top Certifications for 2026

AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag: Top Certifications for 2026

Image: diego_cervo/Envato Artificial intelligence skills are now essential for many tech jobs, but training and certification can be expensive. Thankfully, major tech companies and popular learning platforms are offering free and low-cost AI courses. These programs help professionals gain in-demand skills at different stages of their careers without spending a lot of money. Most of…

Infosys, AWS Partner on Enterprise AI

Infosys, AWS Partner on Enterprise AI

Infosys has agreed a deal with AWS aimed at increasing the use of generative AI internally and across its customer base. The Indian consulting and digital services company will integrate its Topaz AI platform with Amazon Q Developer, AWS’ generative AI-powered assistant, for clients across manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services and consumer goods, the companies said…

Appark.ai: Turning App Market Data Into Smart Growth Decisions

Appark.ai: Turning App Market Data Into Smart Growth Decisions

The mobile applications market is a competitive, dynamic, and harsh one. Thousands of apps are competing on a daily basis in terms of rankings, downloads, and user attention. It is not a good idea alone that will make one successful in this environment; it requires proper market intelligence. Appark.ai was developed to provide developers and…

After massive tech sector layoffs in 2025, what’s in store for 2026?

After massive tech sector layoffs in 2025, what’s in store for 2026?

Man using a laptop at a conference. — Image © Tim Sandle As 2026 begins, analysts are pointing to another wave of significant workplace shifts driven by artificial intelligence and automation, including warnings that many companies will continue to reduce headcount this year as they reshape organisational structures around AI-led models. To provide a broader…