US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

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…

Charting Change in Legal: What firms are really seeing in AI return on investment

Charting Change in Legal: What firms are really seeing in AI return on investment

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…

Gaps are emerging between AI’s promise and delivery: Is there an opportunity in this for India’s IT firms?

Gaps are emerging between AI’s promise and delivery: Is there an opportunity in this for India’s IT firms?

If that is truly so, GCCs are likely to lead in developing domain-specific AI applications that work at scale. They can iterate, fail and refine in ways that services firms, constrained by client expectations and contractual obligations, may struggle to match. Over time, this could widen the gap between the two models, with GCCs becoming…

AI uptake across Italian firms remains patchy, study suggests, despite generative AI buzz

AI uptake across Italian firms remains patchy, study suggests, despite generative AI buzz

Credit: Photos Hobby, Unsplash Research in the International Journal of Business Information Systems suggests that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is remarkably uneven across Italian firms. While some may have made a deliberate choice not to use AI, of the many that are planning to use it, some still lack the organizational structures needed…

AI Sparks School Cybersecurity Fears as Governments, Tech Firms Face Growing Pressure

AI Sparks School Cybersecurity Fears as Governments, Tech Firms Face Growing Pressure

Artificial intelligence is certainly moving into classrooms faster than many schools expected. There is real excitement about what it could do for teaching and learning. But alongside that optimism is a quieter, more uneasy conversation. Are schools ready for the risks that come with becoming soft targets for smarter cybercrime? Not long ago, school leaders…

The “AI Alibi”: Are Firms Using Tech Layoffs to Mask Business Failure?

The “AI Alibi”: Are Firms Using Tech Layoffs to Mask Business Failure?

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Why Ignoring AI Search Visibility in 2026 Is Your Firm’s Most Expensive Mistake | 9Sail

Why Ignoring AI Search Visibility in 2026 Is Your Firm’s Most Expensive Mistake | 9Sail

The rules of digital visibility have fundamentally changed, and most law firms are still following the old playbook. AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Copilot now handle a ton of queries monthly. If your firm isn’t showing up in AI-generated answers, you’re invisible to a rapidly growing segment of your target market. The cost…

China’s top 15 tech firms join SBV 2026 in Hanoi

China’s top 15 tech firms join SBV 2026 in Hanoi

Fifteen of China’s top corporations and over 45 prominent Vietnamese enterprises gathered in Hanoi on February 4 for the 2026 Vietnam–China Economic and Technical Cooperation Conference (SBV 2026), marking a renewed chapter in bilateral relations grounded in high technology, substance, and long-term commitment. The event, hosted by SinoBridge Vietnam in coordination with the Enterprise Support…