Why AI assistants still face barriers at scale
Moving from cutting-edge pilot programs to real-world production is turning out to be harder than many companies thought.
Moving from cutting-edge pilot programs to real-world production is turning out to be harder than many companies thought.
In October-December, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Infosys reported three mega deals combined, the most in nine quarters, according to their earnings filings. These involve deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform clients’ legacy information technology (IT) infrastructure. Yet, Fortune companies are reducing the number of IT vendors they work with…
Artificial intelligence continues disrupting established technology categories, and image editing represents one of the most accessible applications of machine learning for everyday consumers. What was once the exclusive domain of professional designers wielding complex software has transformed into instant, automated capabilities available to anyone with a smartphone or computer. The Technology Behind AI Image Editing…
News The plan builds on Singapore’s broader AI ambitions announced by PM Wong in December 2023. January 25, 2026, 04:59 PM The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said on Jan. 24 that Singapore is investing more than S$1 billion in its National AI Research and Development Plan (NAIRD) to strengthen public artificial intelligence…
In early 2024, a single TikTok livestream in Vietnam generated an astonishing VND 75 billion in sales, approximately US$3 million. Hosted by the TikTok account ‘Quyen Leo Daily’, the stream targeted family-oriented consumers and owed much of its success to popular influencers who ignited excitement and engagement, driving strong sales momentum. It’s not unusual…
Katie Brinsden, Managing Director of Truly Independent, reflects on the rise of “vibe coding” and what it signals for advisers in an AI-driven world. Twelve months ago I explored the prospects for 2025 through the lens of the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year. Given the lingering effects of the festive season, I hope you…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is head of European equity strategy and head of global derivatives strategy at UBS Much of the debate around artificial intelligence and productivity has so far been theoretical, or focused on inputs rather…
Generative artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping voice technology and AI-powered hardware, enabling devices to understand and respond to natural human language in ways that were once futuristic science fiction. Advances across major tech platforms are accelerating this transformation, and analysts say improved comprehension and context understanding are making voice AI a central interface for everyday…
Search used to be predictable: you typed a query, scanned the results, and clicked into a website. That was the path to SEO success for close to 20 years. Here in 2026, that journey has been fundamentally altered. Today, a lot of searches do not result in a click. Google answers now come directly to users…
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Further delays to review the 2026 general budget will affect the nation’s digital transformation, an official from the Cabinet’s Directorate-General of Personnel Administration said on Saturday. The official said that DGPA’s new initiatives for this fiscal year include an AI government talent development program and a smart and sustainable human…