Xi’an City Wall showcases digital innovation in cultural heritage preservation

Xi’an City Wall showcases digital innovation in cultural heritage preservation

The Xi”an City Wall showcases how digital technologies are supporting cultural heritage preservation while enriching visitor experiences. [Photo/wicinternet.org] Through applications including artificial intelligence, digital restoration and immersive experiences, technologies are helping preserve the wall’s historical legacy while making it more accessible and engaging for today’s audiences. As digital innovation continues to transform the cultural sector,…

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it

Zakaria Lacheheb, International Islamic University Malaysia When handheld calculators entered classrooms in the 1970s, critics sounded the alarm on a wave of math illiteracy. With the internet, the panic shifted to the death of reading. Yet, neither apocalypse happened. Instead, education adapted, turning these disruptors into essential extensions of human intelligence. Generative AI marks a…

The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economy

The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economy

By Nkiruka Aimienoho  A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a contained event and a ransomware…

The AI productivity paradox: Why enterprise deployments stall and how leaders can break through

The AI productivity paradox: Why enterprise deployments stall and how leaders can break through

Most large organizations have now deployed generative AI across engineering. They have bought enterprise licenses, completed security reviews, run training programs, and invested in change management. Early signals often look strong. Developers report faster task completion. Pilot studies show meaningful time savings on common coding tasks. Then the executive question arrives: If AI makes developers…

Powering ASEAN’s Manufacturing Transformation: IME 2026 Connects Technology, Industry and Opportunity

Powering ASEAN’s Manufacturing Transformation: IME 2026 Connects Technology, Industry and Opportunity

BANGKOK, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As global supply chains shift toward digital and green innovations, ASEAN has emerged as a dynamic manufacturing powerhouse. Leading this growth is Thailand, a vital hub for automotive and electronics, which is accelerating its transition to smart manufacturing under its “Thailand 4.0” strategy and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model. The…

AI productivity revolution faces privacy test as digital assistants become more personal

AI productivity revolution faces privacy test as digital assistants become more personal

Artificial Intelligence(AI) systems capable of understanding users’ calendars, emails, documents and financial records are transforming workplace productivity by proactively managing tasks and organising personal lives. However, experts warn that the same capabilities could expose users to unprecedented privacy risks, thereby raising questions about data governance and regulatory oversight.   The next generation of AI assistants…

Competing AI Agent Protocols Face IETF Standards Scrutiny at Vienna Meeting

Competing AI Agent Protocols Face IETF Standards Scrutiny at Vienna Meeting

The 126th meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force — the volunteer-driven body whose output shapes every protocol the modern internet runs on — opened Saturday in Vienna and runs through July 24. The Hackathon and Code Sprint are underway this weekend. Full working group sessions begin Monday and continue through Friday afternoon. For engineers…

Discovering how AI can improve lives, support economy

Discovering how AI can improve lives, support economy

At the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing earlier this month, new technologies moved closer to real life, with robots, AI agents and digital tools showing how innovation is beginning to really serve people in factories, hospitals, logistics and daily services. The new technologies and products launch show was one of the busiest parts…

Best AI Architecture Certifications for Beginners and Professionals in 2026

Best AI Architecture Certifications for Beginners and Professionals in 2026

FAQs: What is an AI architecture certification? An AI architecture certification validates your ability to design, deploy, secure, and manage enterprise AI solutions. These certifications cover cloud AI platforms, machine learning workflows, data pipelines, AI governance, MLOps, and generative AI technologies, helping professionals demonstrate job-ready skills recognized by leading technology companies. Which AI architecture certification…