AI-based assistants or “agents” — autonomous programs that have access to the user’s computer, files, online services and can automate virtually any task — are growing in popularity with developers and IT workers. But as so many eyebrow-raising headlines over the past few weeks have shown, these powerful and assertive new tools are rapidly shifting…
India recorded 25.5 billion app downloads in 2025, marking a recovery from the dip seen the previous year. The rebound was largely driven by the rapid adoption of generative AI apps and the rise of short-form microdrama platforms, which together reshaped download and engagement trends across the country. After falling to 24.6 billion downloads in…
In 2024, the Ministry of Education released guidelines for the use of AI tools in the classroom. The guidance stated that generative AI should be used to “improve teaching and learning, supporting knowledgeable and skilled teachers.” However, many of the most widely used AI tools, such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, are developed and based…
Generative artificial intelligence tools are a “societal disaster” and a “major threat” to truth and democracy, a Trinity College Dublin academic has warned. An Oireachtas committee meeting to discuss the role of truth and democracy in an “AI-driven world” heard views that generative AI produces “plausible output without any regard for truth or accuracy”. Citing…
Users cancel annual subscriptions to AI-powered apps 30% faster than they do for non-AI apps AI-powered mobile applications are growing rapidly, but a new industry report suggests they may face a significant challenge: keeping users subscribed over time. The findings come from the 2026 State of Subscription Apps Report published by subscription management firm RevenueCat,…
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