Gen AI boosts productivity, but only for certain developers – here’s why

Gen AI boosts productivity, but only for certain developers – here’s why

narvo vexar/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Close to one-third of code is now AI-generated. Developer productivity is up 4% due to generative AI. Productivity gains are limited to more experienced developers.  The amount of AI-generated code worldwide has grown sixfold over the past…

Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance

Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance

Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters   Dancers say their craft can’t be duplicated by AI. Our tests show they’re right — for now. Bird singing and dancing, as practiced by the Cahuilla Band of Indians, tell a story about the creation of the world, and how the Cahuilla migrated to their current home in Southern California….

$8.24 Bn Market Opportunities, Trends, Competitive Analysis, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F

$8.24 Bn Market Opportunities, Trends, Competitive Analysis, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F

Company Logo Major opportunities in the synthetic test data for AI market include the rising complexity of AI models, demand for privacy-preserving data solutions, increased adoption across sectors like finance and healthcare, hybrid cloud deployments, and international data sovereignty efforts. This is supported by AI’s growth in automating tasks and enhancing decision-making capabilities. Synthetic Test…

Top E-commerce Companies 2026: Influencer & UGC Strategies

Top E-commerce Companies 2026: Influencer & UGC Strategies

Staying ahead in e-commerce requires more than just a website – the leading companies continually innovate in areas like fulfillment, customer experience, and marketing. Below, we spotlight some of the top e-commerce companies in the USA as of 2026, and highlight key factors driving their success. (Note: This list is not exhaustive, but each example…

AI Policy 2025 targets large-scale commercialisation – Technology

AI Policy 2025 targets large-scale commercialisation – Technology

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025 is designed as a phased transition from ecosystem formation to large-scale commercialization and global integration, with early implementation focused on governance, infrastructure readiness, and market creation rather than immediate security-led deployment, according to officials and policy insiders familiar with the rollout. Responding to queries by Business Recorder,…

Hector Home Services Marketing Expands Local SEO Focus to Help Family-Owned Contractors Build Owned Digital Assets

Hector Home Services Marketing Expands Local SEO Focus to Help Family-Owned Contractors Build Owned Digital Assets

Baltimore, MD, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hector Home Services Marketing, a digital marketing agency serving family-owned home service and contractor businesses, has intensified their focus on Local SEO as a core growth system to help contractors build owned digital assets, reduce reliance on third-party lead platforms, and generate predictable booked jobs over time….

Applications of AI in Healthcare

Applications of AI in Healthcare

What exactly does machine learning do in healthcare? It scans patient data, including scans and records, to spot patterns quickly, helping doctors predict risks or pick treatments that fit you best.  How does AI help with admin work for doctors? Tools automatically handle notes, bills, and schedules, so physicians spend less time at desks and…

Vitalik Buterin Withdraws 16,384 ETH to Fund Open-Source Technology and Privacy Projects

Vitalik Buterin Withdraws 16,384 ETH to Fund Open-Source Technology and Privacy Projects

TLDR: Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH to personally fund open-source projects as Ethereum Foundation reduces spending.  The initiative supports secure hardware, privacy applications, and biotechnology with verifiable infrastructure.  Ethereum Foundation maintains focus on core blockchain development while Buterin handles ecosystem projects.  Funding prioritizes genuine open-source access over commercial API models for user self-sovereignty tools.   Ethereum…