Blizzard president seems to support gen-AI exploration, saying, “We want our dev teams to be able to utilise or explore whatever new technology is out there”

Blizzard president seems to support gen-AI exploration, saying, “We want our dev teams to be able to utilise or explore whatever new technology is out there”

It sounds as though Blizzard is open to exploring generative AI during the development of its games. Answering a question I asked during an Overwatch press conference at Blizzard campus last week, Blizzard president Johanna Faries said: “I like when we are dev-led in our approach. We want our dev teams to be able to…

Q2 Holdings Releases 2026 Retail Banking Trends Report

Q2 Holdings Releases 2026 Retail Banking Trends Report

This week, Q2 Holdings (NYSE:QTWO), a provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, announced the release of the 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities report, offering new data on how banks and credit unions are repositioning for growth and where competitive advantage remains up for grabs. The report, authored by Jim Marous and published…

How Anthropic achieved AI coding breakthroughs — and rattled business

How Anthropic achieved AI coding breakthroughs — and rattled business

Anthropic’s new AI coding tools have rattled markets this week, amid fears the start-up is upending traditional software development in ways that will disrupt sectors from publishing and advertising to law. The San Francisco-based start-up has unveiled a set of tools that allow users to generate, deploy and automate software using generative AI, sharply reducing…

The New Standards of Website Speed and Performance in 2026

The New Standards of Website Speed and Performance in 2026

Over the past few years, one thing has become clear: people expect websites to load instantly.  Not in a few seconds, but instantly.  Many visitors judge a website within the first second, regardless of the device or connection they are using. If a page feels slow or unresponsive, users usually leave and rarely return. Speed…

Demand for AI skills surged by over 100% in 2025, Upwork finds – here’s how it could affect your job search

Demand for AI skills surged by over 100% in 2025, Upwork finds – here’s how it could affect your job search

EyeEm Mobile GmbH/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Demand for AI skills skyrocketed in 2025, according to Upwork. AI is reshaping jobs more than it is replacing them. Employers could soon place a higher premium on freelancers. The proliferation of advanced AI tools…

Rockstar takes firm stance on using generative AI in GTA 6

Rockstar takes firm stance on using generative AI in GTA 6

“Specifically with regards to GTA 6, Generative AI has zero part in what Rockstar Games is building.” 15:02, 04 Feb 2026Updated 15:03, 04 Feb 2026 Take-Two has revealed whether Rockstar used generative AI to create GTA 6.(Image: Rockstar Games) AI in game development is a hot topic at the moment with developers admitting to using…

Google Antigravity & Stitch Guide to Code-Free Full-Stack Apps

Google Antigravity & Stitch Guide to Code-Free Full-Stack Apps

What if you could create a fully functional, AI-powered application without writing a single line of code, and do it for free? It might sound like a dream, but Google’s Antigravity and Stitch ecosystem is making it a reality. In this guide, World of AI explains how these innovative AI-driven platforms are transforming app development…

Top Amazon SEO Agencies For Higher Rankings In 2026

Top Amazon SEO Agencies For Higher Rankings In 2026

Key Takeaways Outperform your competitors by selecting an agency that integrates paid ads with organic SEO to boost sales velocity and claim more search real estate. Follow a structured evaluation process that prioritizes data-driven keyword research, backend optimization, and continuous A/B testing of your product assets. Save time and reduce stress by partnering with specialists…