Microsoft report: Global AI boom grows, but rich-poor digital divide is widening

Microsoft report: Global AI boom grows, but rich-poor digital divide is widening

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 — Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 per cent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 per cent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries…

Report says Nigeria emerging leader in AI adoption – P.M. News

Report says Nigeria emerging leader in AI adoption – P.M. News

By Stellamaris Ashinze Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of the most AI-engaged nations among digitally active populations, with adoption driven increasingly by practical utility rather than novelty, according to a new report by Wow Effect Communications. The report, titled “AI Adoption in Nigeria,” provides an evidence-based analysis of how artificial intelligence is reshaping education,…

5 Digital Shifts Reshaping Brand Performance in 2026: Report by Digital Silk

5 Digital Shifts Reshaping Brand Performance in 2026: Report by Digital Silk

MIAMI, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Silk, a leading branding agency focused on creating brand strategies, custom websites, and digital marketing campaigns, announces the release of its latest Digital Trends Guide, outlining key developments shaping online brand performance in 2026. The guide, now available for download, provides insights into evolving user behavior, design expectations,…

L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific boosts omnichannel strategy through Agoda partnership : Moodie Davitt Report

L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific boosts omnichannel strategy through Agoda partnership : Moodie Davitt Report

Marking a milestone in travel retail digital strategy, L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific and Agoda come together for a commemorative photo. Pictured from left are L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific Digital Performance Manager Alan Lam; Consumer Engagement Head Colin Lim; Chief Marketing Officer Omnichannel Chao Siv-Laing; Managing Director Jesus Abia; Agoda Supply Vice-President Jun Dong;…

Trends & Insights: March 2026 – A pharmaphorum industry report

Trends & Insights: March 2026 – A pharmaphorum industry report

From chip giant NVIDIA agreeing a $2 billion partnership with AI cloud provider Nebius, to Roche ramping up its investment in NVIDIA’s AI chips, and a hacking group claiming to have broken into AstraZeneca’s IT systems; from a patient advocacy group in the UK calling for changes to the decade-old meningitis vaccination programme, after an…

Lex Delles and Mario Grotz present Luxinnovation’s 2025 annual report and provide an update on the Luxembourg AI Factory

Lex Delles and Mario Grotz present Luxinnovation’s 2025 annual report and provide an update on the Luxembourg AI Factory

The Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, and the CEO of Luxinnovation, Mario Grotz, presented the annual activity report and provided an update on the development of the Luxembourg AI Factory, announced a year ago and now fully operational, for which Luxinnovation serves as the entry point. In 2025, Luxinnovation received…

TUANZ Launches 2026 Digital Priorities Report, Warning Of Growing Innovation Gap For New Zealand

TUANZ Launches 2026 Digital Priorities Report, Warning Of Growing Innovation Gap For New Zealand

Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10:14 amPress Release: TUANZ The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) today released its 2026 Digital Priorities Report, highlighting that New Zealand is at a pivotal technological crossroads, with strong digital foundations at risk of being undermined by slowing adoption and widening global competition. The sixth annual report, delivered in…

Indian AI-focused start-ups bag nearly $650 million in funding in 2025, says report

Indian AI-focused start-ups bag nearly $650 million in funding in 2025, says report

India’s AI ecosystem is continuing to witness strong capital support, with AI start-ups collectively raising $643 million in funding in 2025, a slight increase of 4.1 per cent in 2024, an analysis of the top 100 Indian AI start-ups from management consulting firm Zinnov, shows. The top 100 AI start-ups have also posted a combined…

Germany B2B Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2026: $20.5 Billion Market Intensifies as Billie and Mondu Lead Fintech Expansion While Banks Explore Trade Finance Partnerships

Germany B2B Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2026: $20.5 Billion Market Intensifies as Billie and Mondu Lead Fintech Expansion While Banks Explore Trade Finance Partnerships

Company Logo Germany’s B2B BNPL market is growing rapidly, driven by strong SME demand for flexible payment options amid tightening bank credit. Key opportunities include digitisation of procurement, expanding BNPL into e-commerce platforms, leveraging SEPA Instant for real-time settlements, and cross-border expansion in the eurozone. German B2B Buy Now Pay Later Market German B2B Buy…