Sony believes AI is a tool that can empower artists and creators, not replace them

Sony believes AI is a tool that can empower artists and creators, not replace them

Sony doesn’t believe that AI, generative or otherwise, will replace actual creatives in animation or games production. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES Sony executive management once again comments about the use of artificial intelligence in content production, saying that AI is another utility or tool that a professional creator would have in their toolbelt–so to…

Singapore investors pile on technology & AI stocks

Singapore investors pile on technology & AI stocks

SINGAPORE – Local retail investors have been piling into Nasdaq-listed technology and artificial intelligence (AI) names since the fourth quarter of 2025, and their appetite has stayed strong into the new year despite growing bubble warnings. Based on data provided by trading platform eToro, Nvidia continued to lead the stocks most widely held by eToro…

Best AI Tools To Make Money Online In 2026 (Beginner-Friendly)

Best AI Tools To Make Money Online In 2026 (Beginner-Friendly)

I’ll be honest with you — making money online in 2026 isn’t about hustling harder anymore. It’s about working smarter. And AI tools? They’re the shortcut we’ve all been waiting for. When I first started experimenting with AI, I thought it was only for techies and developers. Nope. Turns out, students, freelancers, creators, even total…

oakpool.ai Launches AI Sentiment Analysis Engine and Client Dashboard for AI Search Visibility

oakpool.ai Launches AI Sentiment Analysis Engine and Client Dashboard for AI Search Visibility

Platform update gives brands measurement and execution tools for AI search visibility and generative engine optimization NEW YORK, NY AND MEXICO CITY, MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / February 8, 2026 / oakpool.ai, an AI search visibility platform and services company, today announced the launch of its AI Sentiment Analysis engine and Client Visibility and Sentiment…

The AI haves and have-nots

The AI haves and have-nots

I recently read an exchange on social media. The original poster, an author, was asking her friends about a recent R25.67-billion ($1.5-billion) settlement from Anthropic, which was the amount offered to authors whose work had been used without authorisation in the training of their AI chatbot Claude. The responses swirled around who is entitled to…

As creator economy reaches inflection point, GCC must rethink strategies

As creator economy reaches inflection point, GCC must rethink strategies

In 2021, brands globally invested $13.9 billion in creator partnerships. By 2025, that figure will reach $37 billion—growth that outpaces the broader media industry by a factor of four. This is not incremental change but a structural reallocation of marketing capital, and it carries profound implications for how brands and agencies in the GCC approach…

GenAI for Data Analysis in 2026

GenAI for Data Analysis in 2026

What Is Generative AI in Data Analytics? Generative AI in data analytics uses natural language prompts to turn raw datasets into insights, synthetic data, and models. Tools like ChatGPT Enterprise can generate SQL, charts, and forecasts, revealing hidden patterns faster and shifting work from coding to strategy.  How Does Generative AI Accelerate Data Cleaning? Generative…

Checkr CEO Daniel Yanisse Says, ‘We’re Going To Level Up And Move To Building With AI,’ Empowering Non-Technical Staff To Create Apps

Checkr CEO Daniel Yanisse Says, ‘We’re Going To Level Up And Move To Building With AI,’ Empowering Non-Technical Staff To Create Apps

The San Francisco-based AI startup is equipping employees across all departments with tools to build apps and automate tasks, even if they have no prior coding experience. Non-Technical Staff Use AI To Build Business Apps On Saturday, Checkr, known for its AI-powered background check technology, is rolling out an initiative called “vibe coding,” where staff…

Hong Kong’s Cyberport Emerges as Launchpad for AI, Web3 and Green Fintech Champions

Hong Kong’s Cyberport Emerges as Launchpad for AI, Web3 and Green Fintech Champions

HONG KONG, Feb 8: Hong Kong’s Cyberport is deepening its role as the city’s flagship digital technology and AI accelerator, backing more than 400 fintech firms and a growing pipeline of green, AI, and Web3 solutions as it seeks to position Hong Kong as a leading regional fintech and green finance centre. Expanding fintech and…