importance of soft skills. Major platforms like Facebook and TikTok are already using multimodal AI to curate personalized content feeds, increasing user engagement by an impressive 40%. The need for businesses to adapt and integrate these technologies into their marketing efforts is more crucial than ever. Advertisements tailored using multimodal AI are yielding higher conversion…
What is a digital workplace in 2026? A digital workplace is a technology-enabled work environment where employees use digital tools, cloud platforms, communication systems, and collaboration software to perform tasks, access information, and work efficiently from various locations. How does technology support hybrid and remote work? Technology enables employees to access company resources, communicate with…
While current artificial intelligence governance discussions tend to focus on consumer harms, such as profiling and automated decision-making, another issue is emerging. AI tools can now recreate a person’s voice and image — together, one’s “likeness” — with increasing realism, a capability that emerged after most existing privacy frameworks were developed. In media and other…
The group of ten academics involved represent a wide spectrum of creative industries, from industrial and visual design through to screen arts, music, digital media and communications. Lead researcher and music industry expert, Associate Professor Dave Carter says the key purpose of the study was to shine a light on the current use and impacts…
Key takeaways The integration of traditional industries with generative AI is crucial for future economic growth. QXO’s acquisition of TopBuild positions it as the second largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America. The acquisition strategy has significantly transformed QXO’s position in the building products market. QXO is targeting significant synergies from its acquisitions…
European tech investment reached €72 billion in 2025, making it the second-strongest year of the past three, despite a slight decline from 2024. Deal activity remained stable, with more than 3,740 transactions completed, indicating continued investor engagement across the ecosystem. Investment was concentrated in a core group of sectors, with fintech, software, healthtech, energy, and…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Forecasts of the impact of artificial intelligence range from the apocalyptic to the utopian. An October 2025 report from Senate Democrats, for example, predicted AI will destroy millions of U.S. jobs. A couple of years earlier, consultant company McKinsey forecast AI will add trillions to the global economy, while emphasizing job…
Share This panel discussion will examine how digital infrastructure, AI, data, and frontier technologies can reshape Africa’s economic trajectory. It explores opportunities to position Gauteng as a leading digital hub, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and attract investment in next-generation industries that drive productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:13:58 GMT Choose CNBC Africa…
1. Which sectors are leading in technology adoption in India? Sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecom are leading technology adoption. These industries use AI, data analytics, and cloud systems to improve operations and customer experience. 2. How is AI transforming industries in India? AI helps businesses automate repetitive tasks, improve analytics, and…
Smart Tech Korea 2026: Asia’s Rising Gateway for AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Tech Innovation SEOUL, South Korea, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STK 2026 (The 15th Smart Tech Korea), South Korea’s leading B2B technology platform, will take place from June 10 to 12, 2026, marking the exhibition’s largest footprint to date. The 15th edition will…
