New Delhi: As artificial intelligence (AI) unfolds an exciting yet uncertain future at the global level, 45 per cent of organisations in India identify AI, digital, and data skills as their single largest workforce constraint, according to a new report. Around 54 per cent of organisations report moderate to low urgency on AI investment in…
UK companies are performing “yoga-level” stretches to describe themselves as AI specialists in an attempt to capitalise on the buzz around the technology, public relations firms have said. Weary communications executives tasked with securing media coverage for brands have complained that bosses in low-tech industries or running businesses that use automation but not generative AI,…
On May 15, 2026, Google published its first official guide to optimizing websites for AI Overviews and AI Mode. The most useful section is everything it tells site owners not to do. Four “AI optimization” tactics that have been driving agency up-charges for the past two years are now, per Google itself, optional at best:…
SINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) – Singapore’s banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut costs, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday. Gan’s comments come a day after Standard Chartered said it would cut more than 7,000 jobs over four…
The Big Four accounting firms posted more job adverts for AI specialists than auditors last year in a sign of how the technology is reshaping professional services firms. Roles requiring AI skills made up almost 7 per cent of job postings by Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC in English-speaking countries in 2025, an FT analysis…
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), aimed at strengthening the digital development of Cypriot businesses. The agreement, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), was signed at the chamber’s offices in Nicosia. The MoU was…
Cyber attacks have become the dominant concern for professional services firms in 2026, reflecting a marked shift in how organisations assess risk in an increasingly digital economy. New research from Everywhen found that 65 per cent of respondents identified cyber threats as the single biggest risk facing their business — more than three times higher…
1. Why are crypto marketing agencies important in 2026? They help projects gain visibility, build trust, and attract users in a highly competitive and regulated market. 2. What makes crypto marketing different from traditional marketing? It relies more on community building, influencers, and blockchain data rather than paid ads due to platform restrictions. 3. Which…
A growing number of companies are reinventing themselves around artificial intelligence and digital assets, triggering sharp stock moves as investors reward tech-focused transformations. From footwear makers to legacy beverage brands, firms are leaning into AI, crypto, and data infrastructure to tap into renewed market enthusiasm. The latest example is sneaker company Allbirds, whose shares surged…
As generative AI adoption accelerates, how are leaders measuring value, reallocating time, and reshaping roles – and what risks are emerging as automation accelerates? These were the questions at the heart of this 56th episode of the Charting Change in Legal podcast, which brings together the minds, experience, and humour of Caroline Hill, editor and…
