The rise of commerce driven by artificial intelligence is transforming how products are discovered, evaluated and purchased. Increasingly, consumers are turning to generative AI tools to ask complex, conversational questions and are expecting precise, trustworthy answers in return. In fact, nearly one in four consumers have already used a generative AI tool to search for a product…
AI-assisted coding or ‘vibe coding’ is a trend that dominated last year, so much so that it was named word of the year for 2025. Since OpenAI co-founder Andrej Kaparthy coined the term, developers have been wooed by the prospect of minimizing coding ‘grunt’ work. Even non-programmers without extensive coding knowledge have created software, leading…
In 2026, the division between ideation and software deployment has fundamentally collapsed. What once required a dedicated engineering pod, thousands of dollars in infrastructure overhead, and months of recursive debugging can now be compiled in an afternoon through conversational mechanics. Driven by advancements in agentic reasoning models and local-first execution loops, generative AI application builders…
Overall architecture of the StableOx-Cat AI Agent. MCP=Model Context Protocol. Credit: AI Agent (2026). DOI: 10.20517/aiagent.2026.03 A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could make it much easier to discover better materials for clean energy technologies. The system, called StableOx-Cat, helps scientists identify stable metal oxide electrocatalysts—materials that play a key role in processes such as…
Follow this guide What’s the story Plant-based cooking is getting easier with AI tools that create personalized recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. These tools account for vegan preferences, available ingredients, and nutritional goals. They help cut down on waste, accommodate dietary needs, and simplify preparation for busy home cooks. Using AI technology, these apps…
Russia is increasing the scale of its disinformation operations with artificial intelligence, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation on March 20. The agency, citing the European External Action Service’s (EEAS) latest threat assessment, reported that 540 cases of foreign information manipulation and interference were recorded in 2025. We bring you stories from the ground….
