On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring state and local public entities to ensure that their web content and mobile applications are accessible to persons with disabilities. Most covered entities must comply with the final rule and…
News Virtual companions won’t replace human relationships — but experts say they will reshape them. University of Georgia assistant professor of computer science Ari Schlesinger said of the rising popularity of AI companions in an age of growing loneliness: “People have unmet social and emotional needs. They are stressed … therapy is expensive. And we…
Google has unveiled a range of AI-driven applications through its Google Labs platform, each tailored to specific professional tasks. One standout example is Pomelli, a program designed for social media campaigns that generates branded assets by combining elements like colors, fonts and tone. It also features “Photo Shoot,” a function that creates digital product images,…
But at Berklee, the future composers, songwriters, and musicians are also worried about how using AI may be in effect stealing from the works of all prior artists, interfering with their ability to develop their own voices, and destroying their career opportunities. The latest contretemps started when the school promoted a class called “Bots and…
New Delhi: Canva has acquired AI workspace platform Simtheory and marketing automation company Ortto as it expands its capabilities in artificial intelligence and marketing technology. The move is aimed at strengthening Canva’s evolution from a design-focused platform into a broader AI-powered ecosystem that supports both creativity and productivity. The company announced that Simtheory accelerates evolution…
Just as Marcellus Shale drilling for natural gas spurred the economy and provided abundant sources of natural gas, data centers are driving a new digital economy. Three panelists agreed at a …
Running an online store in 2026 is nothing like it was five years ago. Search engines have grown sharper. Customers have grown more demanding. And competition – well, it has never been tighter. Global Ecommerce sales are projected to reach around $6.8 trillion in 2025, with the United States remaining one of the largest online…
When Telangana was called the California of the East To put things in yet another perspective, IT exports in 2014 were Rs.57,258 crore. And from 2022 to 2023, in one year, the increase in IT exports was Rs.57,706 crore. T-AIM prepares to compile insights shared by experts After conducting its inaugural strategy workshop on Generative…
The world of digital marketing is changing faster than ever. What worked five years ago is obsolete today. In 2026, online marketeers face fundamental shifts in search behavior, technology, and regulations. Google algorithm updates, the rise of AI, and stricter privacy rules are creating a new playing field. What do these developments mean concretely for…
Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. Photo from X post of Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being…
