Walmart Rolls Out AI Ads Inside Sparky Shopping Assistant

Walmart Rolls Out AI Ads Inside Sparky Shopping Assistant

Walmart has announced its expansion in its advertising business, as it introduced Generative AI ads into Sparky. Sparky is Walmart’s in-app AI shopping assistant aimed to help customers search products, check availability and give recommendations. It used AI models to interact with customers in a conversational manner to make product suggestions, answer pressing questions and…

Pronto Translations Highlights Persistent AI Translation Gaps in 2025, Reinforcing the Role of Professional Human Translators

Pronto Translations Highlights Persistent AI Translation Gaps in 2025, Reinforcing the Role of Professional Human Translators

NEW YORK, NY, January 7, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — As generative AI models achieve wider adoption and  popularity across industries, Pronto Translations, opens new tab, a multilingual communication services provider with 25 years of experience, has released new guidance outlining where AI systems — including the latest versions of ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepL, and ERNIE —…

Baravilala makes Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026

Baravilala makes Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026

History has been made as Fiji makes the Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026 by the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, marking Fiji’s first appearance on the prestigious global list. Tupoutuah Baravilala, Director-General of Communications in the Ministry of Policing and Communications, has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026….

Caltrans Officials, Early AI Users, Look to Expand Adoption

Caltrans Officials, Early AI Users, Look to Expand Adoption

After its early successes in piloting generative AI use cases for the rest of the state, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is doubling down on this work and plotting an expanded course for more strategic adoption. Marcie Kahbody, who serves both as the deputy secretary of technology for California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and…

Siemens Unveils Mobile Showroom Experience at CES 2026

Siemens Unveils Mobile Showroom Experience at CES 2026

Siemens is set to showcase how industrial automation is experienced with the launch of its eXplore tour mobile showroom experience at CES 2026 on January 6. The customized 18-wheel vehicle transforms into an interactive showcase, bringing AI and digital transformation technology to locations across the United States throughout 2026. Key stops include Realize LIVE in Detroit (June 1-4,…

Artificial Intelligence – Do Marketers Know the Vocabulary of AI Search Optimization?

Artificial Intelligence – Do Marketers Know the Vocabulary of AI Search Optimization?

Do marketers know terms related to AI search engine optimization like GEO, AEO, and LLMO? Which terms are trending, have the most positive sentiment, and have the most related job openings? To find out, Fractl and Search Engine Land conducted original research and analyzed third-party data (see the full report and methodology here). The researchers…

At CES, AI moves beyond chatbots and agents into the physical world – Computerworld

At CES, AI moves beyond chatbots and agents into the physical world – Computerworld

“So, you go back and, say, ‘Our manufacturing plant was okay and there was nothing wrong with the torque.’ Then, when was this bumper manufactured and by which supplier? We can trace it back to the supply chain, all the way through.” And once the visibility is in place, the entire AI-powered manufacturing system can…

AI Tools for Teachers That Drive Efficiencies

AI Tools for Teachers That Drive Efficiencies

Artificial Intelligence can help teachers be more productive, adding time back to their day by assisting with everything from lesson planning to writing recommendations and even providing curriculum development ideas. Questions remain, though, about how to use these tools responsibly, securely and effectively. Schools, and teachers themselves, need a proactive approach to responsible AI use…