China authority says daily AI token usage exceeds 140 trillion in March, up over 40% vs end-2025 · TechNode

China authority says daily AI token usage exceeds 140 trillion in March, up over 40% vs end-2025 · TechNode

China’s daily average token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March, up more than 40% from the end of 2025, a senior statistics official said on Thursday, underscoring rapid progress in the commercialisation and large-scale deployment of AI. Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, told a State Council Information Office briefing that…

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy as the Agentic AI Era Begins?

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy as the Agentic AI Era Begins?

Key Points Capturing its massive size, the semiconductor giant hauled in roughly $216 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026. A transition toward generative software agents could sustain long-term enterprise demand. The company continues to repurchase its stock, suggesting management may believe shares are undervalued. Valuing an explosive tech enterprise is tricky — especially when the…

US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

A growing number of companies are reinventing themselves around artificial intelligence and digital assets, triggering sharp stock moves as investors reward tech-focused transformations. From footwear makers to legacy beverage brands, firms are leaning into AI, crypto, and data infrastructure to tap into renewed market enthusiasm. The latest example is sneaker company Allbirds, whose shares surged…

OCBC to train wealth advisers using generative AI

OCBC to train wealth advisers using generative AI

[SINGAPORE] OCBC has launched a generative artificial intelligence-powered training programme for its 900 wealth advisers in Singapore, shifting away from a coaching model that relied exclusively on in-person supervision, it announced on Wednesday (Apr 15). The six-month initiative was developed over a year using large language models and proprietary customer data, and deploys GenAI to…

IU offering free generative AI course to anyone worldwide

IU offering free generative AI course to anyone worldwide

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University announced Thursday that it is now offering an essential skills course in generative artificial intelligence to everyone worldwide, free of charge. According to a press release, the acclaimed course, GenAI 101, is one of the largest generative AI course offered by a leading research university. More than 114,000 students, faculty and…

Avid announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative & agentic AI

Avid announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative & agentic AI

Avid has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative and agentic AI into its creative tools. The agreement aims to transform video editing into an intelligent, AI-assisted experience. According to Avid, the integration will automate time-intensive tasks, helping teams deliver the highest-quality productions faster and enabling editors to focus on storytelling…

AI Hallucinations Just Got Lawyers Censured — What This Means for Generative AI Stocks and Incumbent Winners

AI Hallucinations Just Got Lawyers Censured — What This Means for Generative AI Stocks and Incumbent Winners

Motley Fool YouTube, The Motley Fool Thu, April 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM UTC Key Points A court rebuke over AI-fabricated legal citations underscores real liability risk for generative tools. These risks may slow enterprise AI adoption and favor incumbents with verified data and audit trails. A censured lawyer using AI‑fabricated case law highlights how…

Google is fixing AI-made Android apps before they get worse

Google is fixing AI-made Android apps before they get worse

Guest Post / Android Authority TL;DR AI tools have made it easier than ever to build Android apps, but they can often rely on outdated knowledge. Google is now giving AI coding direct agents access to its latest Android developer resources to improve app quality. These changes should lead to better-optimized, more reliable AI-made apps…

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

From an advertisement for an herbal remedy that promises to cure all to a video featuring a voice that sounds just like a movie star, you’ve surely encountered spam and scam advertisements online. And they have likely been created with artificial intelligence. The accessibility of generative AI tools has exacerbated the perennial issue of online…