Cloudflare CEO warns AI bot traffic could surpass human activity

Cloudflare CEO warns AI bot traffic could surpass human activity

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince believes bots are on track to dominate internet traffic. Speaking in an interview at the SXSW conference in Austin this week, he said that, given the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, AI bot traffic could exceed human-generated traffic online by 2027. Prince explained that bot activity has surged alongside advances in…

How will marketers balance AI and human connection in 2026?

How will marketers balance AI and human connection in 2026?

The 2026 Australian Retail Outlook is out now. This must-read resource is packed with exclusive insights from Inside Retail’s survey of retailers about their performance, plans and predictions for the year ahead. To give you a glimpse of what you can expect from this year’s report, we are sharing selected articles over the coming weeks….

Startek® wins ‘Excellence in Change Transformation’ at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026

Startek® wins ‘Excellence in Change Transformation’ at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026

– Recognized as the only BPO in the category for advancing hybrid work, leadership and people-led transformation MUMBAI, India, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, announced that it has been honored with the ‘Excellence in Change Transformation’ award at the Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026. The recognition…

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.4, AI That Can Operate Your Computer Like a Human

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.4, AI That Can Operate Your Computer Like a Human

OpenAI is once again pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence with its latest release, GPT-5.4, a model designed to handle professional workloads and, for the first time, operate a computer on behalf of users. Moving beyond simple text generation, this new AI can navigate spreadsheets, documents, and presentations, transforming the way digital tasks are completed….

Haryana Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Human Development, Education and Digital Expansion

Haryana Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Human Development, Education and Digital Expansion

The Haryana government has outlined an extensive set of proposals centred on human development in its Budget for 2026-27, placing emphasis on education, skill-building, digital integration and basic infrastructure improvements. The measures were highlighted in an official communication shared by the Chief Minister’s Office, presenting a roadmap aimed at strengthening foundational services across the state….

AI processes medical data faster than human teams, research finds

AI processes medical data faster than human teams, research finds

AI processes medical data faster than human teams, research finds The UC San Francisco and Wayne State University research team was able to examine complicated pregnancy data in a matter of minutes using generative AI. In a health research test, AI tools processed large medical datasets to predict preterm births, sometimes beating human teams. The…

AI Is Rewriting Human History—But New Study Finds It’s Stuck Decades in the Past

AI Is Rewriting Human History—But New Study Finds It’s Stuck Decades in the Past

On museum walls, in textbooks, and increasingly across social media feeds, artificial intelligence (AI) is breathing life into humanity’s distant ancestors. With a few prompts, AI can conjure scenes of Neanderthals hunting mammoths, tending fires, or raising families beneath icy skies. However, according to new research, these vivid reconstructions may tell us less about Neanderthals—and…

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support. Financial advisors are leaning into generative AI to handle routine work but remain cautious about how the technology fits alongside their role as relationship managers and behavioral coaches, according to data from Morningstar. Drawn from…

From AI to Human Capital: Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 Highlights Global Trends

From AI to Human Capital: Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 Highlights Global Trends

ASTANA — AI and digital trust, energy, creative economy, education and innovation, and the future of work and human capital were on the table at the Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 forum on Jan. 28. The policymakers, business leaders and experts debated on trends and their impact on Kazakhstan’s economic growth, investment climate and competitiveness.  Photo credit:…