Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

PUTRAJAYA: Local councils must abandon their “business as usual” mindset and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to slash red tape in serving ratepayers, says Nga Kor Ming (pic). The Housing and Local Govern­ment Minister issued a wake-up call to local authorities (PBTs) nationwide, warning that a digital overhaul is needed to ensure Malaysia remains globally competitive…

Widespread AI misuse forces higher education to rethink assessment

Widespread AI misuse forces higher education to rethink assessment

Credit: Laila Milevski / Cornell University. Large numbers of college students are now using artificial intelligence to complete—and cheat on—their assignments, suggesting that colleges and universities need to change how they are evaluating students, finds new Cornell research. An analysis of survey responses from more than 95,000 students at 20 public research universities in the…

Scalable Media and Digital Transformation Spending Surges as IT Infrastructure Market Targets Trillion-Dollar Expansion

Scalable Media and Digital Transformation Spending Surges as IT Infrastructure Market Targets Trillion-Dollar Expansion

Managed services, data centers, and enterprise cloud adoption are driving explosive demand across the rapidly evolving technology infrastructure landscape. NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Market News Updates News Commentary – The IT and digital infrastructure services space has been growing quickly as companies in almost…

AI developers hackathon: Build real-world apps

AI developers hackathon: Build real-world apps

What happens when AI technology is no longer just a tool, but an assistant capable of independently solving problems, adapting to unexpected situations and powering entire operations? That is the challenge Sea and OpenAI are putting before developers, students, startups and technology builders through the Regional Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon, which will kick off…

Why The Future Of Websites May Depend On AI

Why The Future Of Websites May Depend On AI

AI and blockchain are actively reshaping how websites are built, secured, and personalized in 2026. For Shopify merchants and DTC operators, these shifts are not theoretical — AI is already driving product discovery, customer support, and content production, while blockchain is emerging as a credible layer for identity verification and loyalty programs. Quick Decision Framework…

Broward, Miami Dade courts issue order transparency on AI usage

Broward, Miami Dade courts issue order transparency on AI usage

Broward’s and Miami-Dade’s 17th and 11th circuit courts, respectively, released matching administrative orders this week establishing guidelines for attorneys’ AI usage in official documents. Both systems recognize that AI use in on the rise, but its use comes with many concerns including potential plagiarism, confidentiality breaches, inaccurate or false information — even case law that’s…

Airbnb expands beyond rentals with AI planning tools, airport pickups and World Cup experiences

Airbnb expands beyond rentals with AI planning tools, airport pickups and World Cup experiences

Airbnb is no longer just trying to replace hotels – it wants to become your entire holiday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The travel giant is rolling out a major expansion that adds grocery deliveries, airport pickups, luggage storage, car rentals and experiences, including behind-the-scenes World Cup access, as it pushes further into full-service travel. Last year, the…

Best AI SEO Optimization Tools for Digital Marketing Professionals

Best AI SEO Optimization Tools for Digital Marketing Professionals

1. What are the most popular AI SEO tools in 2026? Popular AI SEO tools include Semrush, Surfer SEO, ChatGPT, and Ahrefs. These platforms support AI-driven keyword research, content optimization, SERP tracking, backlink analysis, and AI visibility monitoring for modern search engines.  2. How is AI changing SEO strategies in 2026? AI is shifting SEO…