In 2026, artificial intelligence dominates nearly every technology conversation — from corporate boardrooms to state capitols. But for Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron, the state’s tech strategy is less about chasing AI’s flashiest promises and more about understanding what it actually takes to make new tools work inside government. “There’s a lot of hype around AI,…
It will come as no surprise to anyone when I say that the app industry is a very dynamic one, with things changing by the week or even day, and 2025 was no different in the developments it brought. In April, the Epic Games v. Apple ruling permanently barred Apple from forcing developers to use…
Loreal Lynch is Chief Marketing Officer at Jasper, a leading AI marketing platform. She was previously at Stripe, Salesforce and Tableau. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after spending the past year in conversations with hundreds of enterprise marketing leaders, it’s this: Declaring that AI is “accelerating” marketing isn’t accurate anymore. AI is actually re-architecting…
Even though we are diving into a world where AI has already started transforming how automation scripting is created. It has not yet taken the unique place that test automation holds in the software testing industry. There may be AI-driven platforms and tools to enhance the test automation practices. But test automation still follows its…
Owners of small businesses in Malaysia tend to carry on the outdated formula of relying too much on personal relationships, repeat customers, and word-of-mouth through constant reminders, which makes them think there’s no need for visibility and competitiveness within a community. Except that in 2026, customer behaviour has changed. Even in small towns and suburbs, Malaysians now Google…
Games Workshop has announced an AI ban in its workplace. The tabletop studio known for the iconic Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar has stated that none of its staff are to use AI in either content or design, insisting that senior management aren’t excited about the technology. Games Workshop’s AI Ban Announcement In…
The marketing world changes fast, right? What worked last year might not cut it next year. That’s why the Ad Age NextGen Marketing Summit 2026 is a big deal. It’s all about getting ready for what’s next, so your brand doesn’t get left behind. We’ll talk about how people are changing, new tech, and how…
Amid an aggressive push beyond hardware into AI-powered software and digital services, Apple is rolling out Creator Studio, a $12.99 per month bundle that packages its pro-level creative tools into a single subscription. The plan brings together apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, along with advanced utilities and AI-powered features across…
Listen to the article 17 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The sense of a stable middle ground will continue to erode across several aspects of marketing in 2026. Studies indicate the middle class is thinning, altering important consumer milestones. Monoculture is also on the wane as people…
Video is no longer optional. According to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing Report, over 90% of consumers say they want to see more video content from brands, and nearly 90% report that video has influenced their purchasing decisions. At the same time, platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have shifted consumer behaviour toward…
