Daily 'AI for Work' Pulse: 21st of October
Tuesday update: Mega drop today! 6 new AI tools and 82 AI news articles. Skim the essentials, pick a standout to try, and keep your edge.
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Latest AI Tools
VibeOnly
VibeOnly screens AI fluency with real-world challenges that permit any AI tool. Send tests to candidates, view instant results, and hire based on how they actually use AI to solve real work problems.
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App2.dev
App2.dev is a no-code platform that converts Figma designs and app ideas into production-ready web and mobile apps, enabling founders, designers and developers to build, deploy and launch faster.
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Logic, Inc.
Logic, Inc. converts decision docs (SOPs, checklists) into production-ready APIs and web apps in under 60 seconds, letting Ops own automations for repeatable, high-impact decisions without engineering overhead.
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Simplora
Simplora joins meetings, decodes jargon in real time, highlights decisions and action items, and helps you retain and learn from each conversation.
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Aden AI
Aden AI converts files and manuals into interactive, adaptive AI courses for workforce training and certification. Try the Mindfulness Agent or upload your content to create tailored training.
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Fish Audio S1
Fish Audio S1 creates emotionally rich, lifelike TTS voices, cloning any voice in 10 seconds while preserving accent, tone and speaking habits for natural, nuanced speech.
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All AI News for Today
82 News Articles published.
Latest General AI News
Latest AI News for Creatives
Maria Galea: AI Is Stealing Artists' Work-Malta Needs a National Policy
AI aids creatives yet scrapes styles and jobs. MEIA's Maria Galea calls for Malta policy: consent-first training, fair pay, transparency, human-led creation.
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From 80s boom to Chelsea Gold: Pearlfisher's Jonathan Ford on AI, ageism and a growth mindset
Pearlfisher founder Jonathan Ford blends strategy with bold ideas, leading award-winning work and a growth mindset. From Chelsea gold to iQ x Ai = Di, he drives purposeful design.
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Hollywood's Dirty Little AI Secret Is Already Here
AI is already embedded across Hollywood-from previz and VFX to editing and marketing-kept quiet by NDAs, optics, and backlash. Use it with consent, credit, and clear guardrails.
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Latest AI News for Customer Support
SoundHound AI's Apivia Rollout Signals Agentic AI at Scale-Can Growth Translate to Profits?
Apivia deploys SoundHound AI's agentic stack with Amelia 7 to automate service across channels without eroding trust. Leaders get a 30-60 day plan, guardrails, KPIs, vendor cues.
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Salesforce Agentforce shifts IT support from tickets to chat in Slack and Teams
Salesforce Agentforce puts IT help in Slack and Teams, resolving routine issues fast with human oversight. Lean teams see quicker fixes, fewer tickets, and happier employees.
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Sumitomo Life Turns to AI to Support Agents After Scandals Over Seconded Staff
Sumitomo Life will use digital tools and generative AI to support independent agents after industry scandals. Priority: compliance, data protection, and a 2026 group plan.
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Salesforce goes all in on Agentforce: Will companies pay?
Agentforce promises lower support costs with AI agents resolving routine cases and escalating cleanly. Early wins, but data, pricing, and change mgmt make or break pilots.
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AI Takes the Call: Zendesk's Voice Bots Handle 80% of Support Queries
Zendesk rolls out autonomous voice and chat agents that solve about 80% of support tickets end-to-end. Humans shift to exceptions, trust moments, and QA as teams build AI-first ops.
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Sumitomo Life Weighs Generative AI to Support Sales Agents amid Scrutiny of Agent Ties
Sumitomo Life may use generative AI to aid agents, improving oversight, consistency, and speed with human review. Guardrails and pilots aim to limit risk and protect trust.
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Latest AI News for Education
Pearson's practical AI lifts student results and Q3 sales
Pearson's AI-first push is boosting virtual learning and enrollments, with Q3 sales up 4%. Focused tools, clear outcomes, and LMS integration show gains in student results.
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MEA Conference Equips Educators with AI Skills for the Classroom
At the MEA conference, educators shared concrete ways to use AI for feedback, tutoring, and access while protecting privacy and integrity. Policies, PD, and parent comms included.
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Southern Lehigh Poised to Become 10th Lehigh Valley District to Adopt Generative AI Policy
Districts need clear, enforceable AI guardrails for classrooms. The guide covers policy basics, privacy, training, IT vetting, and a 90-day rollout to keep learning and data safe.
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AI in Education Now: Strategies for Engagement, Integrity, and Real Learning
AI is in classrooms, with 40% of students using it on assignments without permission. Set clear policies, verify process, and teach AI literacy to protect authentic learning.
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Latest AI News for Executives and Strategy
SAP NOW AI Tour London Puts AI to Work for Finance and Procurement
On 22 Oct at ExCeL London, SAP NOW AI Tour unites finance and procurement to turn AI and data into results. See demos and ROI use cases in sourcing, risk, contracts and spend.
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Sharjah Chamber Concludes Strategic Leadership Programme at Oxford and Cambridge Focused on AI, Cybersecurity and Sustainability
Sharjah's programme at Oxford and Cambridge readies executives for AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and execution. Key moves: 3-5 AI use cases, board dashboard, P&L impact.
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Latest AI News for Finance
Agents, Not Dashboards: Smarter, Faster Crypto Finance
AI agents coordinate crypto across wallets, CEXs and DeFi, delivering outcomes without click-fest. Set intent and guardrails; they plan, execute, log, and keep you in control.
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OCS New Zealand launches world-first rollout of Esker's full AI finance automation suite
OCS NZ rolls out Esker's full AI finance suite-the first global end-to-end deployment. Early wins: faster payment cycles, fewer errors, and stronger cash control.
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SAP NOW AI Tour London Puts AI to Work for Finance and Procurement
On 22 Oct at ExCeL London, SAP NOW AI Tour unites finance and procurement to turn AI and data into results. See demos and ROI use cases in sourcing, risk, contracts and spend.
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Self-Funding AI Loop Puts Wall Street on Bubble Watch
AI suppliers are funding customers, creating a loop that boosts sales and clouds price discovery. Investors should probe cash-backed demand and related-party risk before buying.
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AI Is Fast, Value Investing Is Timeless
AI speeds research, but value investing's edge remains human: judgment, patience, and discipline. Buy durable cash generators at fair prices and let time work.
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Caterpillar Fuels Project Stargate: Is CAT a Buy Now?
Project Stargate picks simple-cycle gas turbines to energize AI sites faster, splitting units between GE Vernova and CAT Solar Turbines. For CAT: near-term sales and service.
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Latest AI News for Government
AI King Trump video mocks protesters as millions march nationwide
As No Kings protests spread nationwide, AI videos on official accounts sparked confusion. Agencies should tighten social media policies, label AI, and de-escalate.
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Chatbot citations cost Deloitte over €250,000 in Australian welfare report scandal
AI-made fake citations in an Australian welfare report led Deloitte to repay over €250,000 and issue a 273-page update. It outlines safeguards, checks, and audit tools.
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Anthropic's Safety-First Stand Sparks Clash with David Sacks as OpenAI Hits $500B
Anthropic and OpenAI split on speed vs safety and state rules; contracts and alliances differ. Agencies should buy on performance, transparency, and keep a second model ready.
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Kuwait Launches Microsoft AI Cloud Region, Brings Copilot to All Government Employees
Kuwait will give all government staff Microsoft Copilot and host the region's first AI cloud. It supports New Kuwait 2035 with training, security, and modern infrastructure.
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Edi Rama Wants AI to Run Albania
Albania's PM Edi Rama floats an AI-run ministry to curb nepotism and standardize decisions. Supporters tout speed and audits; critics warn of bias and demand strong oversight.
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Gen Z 996 grind meets AI to fix your roads faster
Cyvl turns road upkeep into a scan-to-plan loop with vehicle sensors and AI, helping cities pave more for less. Used by 400+ municipalities; some report up to 4x mileage.
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Latest AI News for Healthcare
EHA, Arab Hospitals Federation to Launch Regional Framework and Center of Excellence for AI, Cybersecurity, Patient Safety, and Sustainable Care
EHA and the Arab Hospitals Federation set joint plans on AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable care. A regional framework and Center of Excellence will drive quality and safety.
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AI forecasts 1,000+ diseases years ahead
Delphi-2M forecasts 1,000+ diseases years ahead from EHR histories with transformer tech. Useful for proactive care and planning, but needs local validation and bias checks.
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Two Sisters Bring Voice-First AI Care to Rural India's Women
Two sisters built MyHealthline, a voice-first, offline care line for India's underserved women. It guides in local languages and flags risks for PCOS, anemia, and breast cancer.
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AI Meets Clinical Workflow at GE HealthCare: Can Margins Expand Despite Tariff Headwinds?
GE HealthCare unveils CareIntellect for Perinatal, Carestation 850, and Nerveblox, pairing analytics with workflow to lighten clinician load. Pilot, lock KPIs, test integrations.
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CPT 92229 to Agentic AI: From Reimbursement to Automation in Ophthalmology
Autonomous DR exams under CPT 92229 turned AI into a billable care, expanding access and easing load. Next: agentic systems that monitor, flag, and coordinate care with guardrails.
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AI to Empower, Not Replace: Indonesia Healthcare AI Hackathon 2025 Unites Innovators
Kemenkes launches Healthcare AI Hackathon 2025 with PwC and AWS to improve point-of-care and access. AI tools back clinicians on TB, stroke, diabetes, and hospital flow.
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Latest AI News for Hospitality and Events
ITB Asia 2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Travel with AI, Sustainable Tourism, and MICE Innovation
ITB Asia 2025 set travel's next standard: AI workflows, measured sustainability, and stronger MICE ROI. Attendance soared; early movers with data and proof will win in 2026.
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Latest AI News for Human Resources
AI Obsolescence Fears Grip the C-Suite: 40% of Executives Regret Their Career Choice
Executives fear AI obsolescence; HR can turn that panic into progress. Run audits, clear policy, leader sprints, and pilots to shift work, build skills, and show measurable wins.
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AI Talent Fuels Innovation and Growth in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City can speed innovation and job growth by building a high-quality AI workforce. HR leaders should map skills, define roles, and launch pilots that deliver results.
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Latest AI News for Insurance
Sumitomo Life Turns to AI to Support Agents After Scandals Over Seconded Staff
Sumitomo Life will use digital tools and generative AI to support independent agents after industry scandals. Priority: compliance, data protection, and a 2026 group plan.
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SehaTech Secures $1.1M Seed Led by Ingressive Capital to Scale AI Health Insurance Automation in Egypt and MENA
SehaTech raises $1.1M to automate health insurance operations across Egypt and MENA. Led by Ingressive Capital, the seed fuels hiring, AI development, and regional rollout.
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Great Eastern Leans on AI and Niche Products to Accelerate ASEAN Growth
Great Eastern scales AI, niche products and multi-channel access for faster advice across ASEAN. AI cuts prep to 30 minutes, freeing advisors for client work.
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When insurers use AI to deny care, patients use AI to win it back
Insurers automate denials; Counterforce Health answers with quick, evidence-based appeals. Payers must tighten policy logic, govern models, and improve first decisions.
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Legacy Insurance Still Matters for AI Risk: 10 Essential Tips for Risk Managers
AI risk is rising, but legacy CGL, D&O, cyber, and IP still cover many claims. Audit policies, spot AI exclusions, and coordinate stakeholders to keep coverage strong.
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Sumitomo Life Weighs Generative AI to Support Sales Agents amid Scrutiny of Agent Ties
Sumitomo Life may use generative AI to aid agents, improving oversight, consistency, and speed with human review. Guardrails and pilots aim to limit risk and protect trust.
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Latest AI News for IT and Development
Workday Invests €175M in Dublin AI Centre of Excellence, Creating 200 Jobs
Workday will invest €175M in a Dublin AI Centre of Excellence, adding 200 roles and advancing Illuminate. A new EMEA HQ and Customer Experience Centre will open.
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Hideo Kojima Sees AI as a Friend to Game Development, Not a Threat
Kojima calls AI a friend that speeds up production while humans steer the vision. Studios use it for tedious tasks, from animation cleanup to code, cutting time and cost.
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Nvidia's China AI chip share plunges from 95% to zero as US export controls boost Huawei
Nvidia's China AI chip share fell from 95% to zero after U.S. export curbs. Teams should test domestic chips, adopt portable stacks, and keep dual paths.
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Samsung-Nvidia alliance expands NVLink Fusion with custom CPUs and XPUs for AI data center dominance
Samsung and Nvidia will co-design custom CPUs and XPUs, pushing NVLink Fusion for AI racks. Expect tighter CPU-GPU links-and questions about vendor control and portability.
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Andhra's AI Data Centre Gamble: Big Subsidies, Few Jobs, Huge Water and Power Demand
Google-led AI data centres in Andhra tout investment and jobs, but bring heavy energy and water use with few lasting roles. Real benefits require 24/7 clean supply and openness.
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Non-Invasive AI Diagnoses Antennas Using Memristive 3D-CNN, No Anechoic Chamber Required
AI from Digital University Kerala reads antenna radiation patterns as images, spotting types and faults without teardown or anechoic chambers. Works even in noise.
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Latest AI News for Legal
Sunday IP Recap: AI upends brand signifiers, South Korea launches Ministry of IP, luxury taps blockchain
Weekly IP briefing: AI recasts confusion analysis, China shifts AI-copyright cases, and Korea launches a dedicated IP ministry. Clear action items for brand teams on Monday.
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Deepfake Survivors Need One Federal AI Law, Not 50
The Take It Down Act requires 48-hour removal of nonconsensual intimate images, including deepfakes. Federal preemption is needed to keep detection fast across platforms.
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Latest AI News for Management
AppFolio Unveils AI-Native Architecture Shifting Property Management From Tasks to Outcomes
AppFolio unveils an AI-native platform to boost leasing, maintenance, and resident satisfaction. Unified data and automated workflows lift occupancy, revenue, and renewals.
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SAP NOW AI Tour London Puts AI to Work for Finance and Procurement
On 22 Oct at ExCeL London, SAP NOW AI Tour unites finance and procurement to turn AI and data into results. See demos and ROI use cases in sourcing, risk, contracts and spend.
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Hands-On Training Is the Missing Link to Real AI Value at Work
AI ROI lags because teams lack hands-on training; workers want five hours but few get it. Start small, redesign workflows, then track time, quality and cost to turn pilots into value.
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5 Best AI Task Managers That Auto-Schedule Your Day and Declutter Your Workspace
AI task managers auto-schedule, adapt to changes, and keep teams aligned so you focus on priorities. Compare Motion, Taskade, ClickUp, Wrike, and TimeHero, roll out in 30 days.
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Foodics signs $10m AWS deal to accelerate AI for restaurant forecasting, dynamic pricing, and inventory
Foodics inks $10M AWS deal to scale its cloud restaurant platform and speed AI for forecasting, inventory, pricing, and recommendations. Outcome: less waste, better margins.
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Latest AI News for Marketing
Keyloop launches GEO tools to boost dealer visibility in Google's AI Mode
Keyloop launches GEO tools to raise dealer visibility in AI search and Google's AI Mode. It blends SEO, structured data, and reporting to surface answers and lift ROI.
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Action Over Attention: AI, Trust and IRL Lessons from the DPAA DOOH Summit
At the DPAA Summit, trust drives results, AI adds speed, and IRL moments stick. Shift to action, pair AI with strategy and human touch, and go local to earn loyalty.
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From Keywords to Questions: LLM-Ready Marketing for the Answer Economy
Users expect clear, instant answers-not detective work. Build answer-first pages, treat LLMs as a channel, and use real customer language to win mentions, trust, and clicks.
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Latest AI News for Operations
OCS New Zealand launches world-first rollout of Esker's full AI finance automation suite
OCS NZ rolls out Esker's full AI finance suite-the first global end-to-end deployment. Early wins: faster payment cycles, fewer errors, and stronger cash control.
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SAP NOW AI Tour London Puts AI to Work for Finance and Procurement
On 22 Oct at ExCeL London, SAP NOW AI Tour unites finance and procurement to turn AI and data into results. See demos and ROI use cases in sourcing, risk, contracts and spend.
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Beyond Chatbots: Escaping AI's 95% Failure Rate by Redesigning Workflows
A 95% failure rate isn't a cliff-it's a clue: stop chasing chatbots and redesign the work. Put AI inside your systems to execute tasks, move core metrics, and log every action.
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Cabling, Edge, and Partnerships: Onnec's Playbook for AI-Ready Logistics
Uptime, speed and scale hinge on strong physical networks and edge computing. Standardized cabling, low latency by design, and capable partners keep AI-led logistics on track.
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AI overhaul, store closures, China stake sale: can Starbucks brew its next growth wave?
Starbucks bets on AI-driven tools, menu updates, and a leaner footprint to lift throughput and margins. A China stake sale and strict KPIs aim to reset U.S. comps by 2028.
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Foodics signs $10m AWS deal to accelerate AI for restaurant forecasting, dynamic pricing, and inventory
Foodics inks $10M AWS deal to scale its cloud restaurant platform and speed AI for forecasting, inventory, pricing, and recommendations. Outcome: less waste, better margins.
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GenAI and RPA Convergence Drives Predictive, Self-Optimizing Supply Chains with Measurable ROI
GenAI + RPA unite to turn supply chains from firefighting to self-correcting flow. Expect lower costs, faster fulfillment, and traceable, secure decisions with a 90-day rollout.
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Latest AI News for PR and Communications
SmartPress Helps B2B Brands Stand Out with Press Releases Built for SEO and AI
SmartPress helps B2B brands cut through noise with structured, AI-ready press releases that build trust and authority. Premium distribution and targeted outreach drive lasting SEO.
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Latest AI News for Product Development
Miro Brings Agentic AI to the Canvas with Innovation Workspace and Product Acceleration
Miro debuts an AI Innovation Workspace that brings agents into the canvas so teams plan, build, and ship together. New Flows, Sidekicks, and Specs link strategy to code.
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SAP NOW AI Tour London Puts AI to Work for Finance and Procurement
On 22 Oct at ExCeL London, SAP NOW AI Tour unites finance and procurement to turn AI and data into results. See demos and ROI use cases in sourcing, risk, contracts and spend.
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Chatbots Are Just Light Bulbs Now Redesign How Business Works
Chatbots are the light-bulb stage-useful but shallow. Real lift comes with Stage 3: agents integrated with systems to execute tasks, cut cycle times, and move dollars.
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Workday Invests €175M in Dublin AI Centre of Excellence, Creating 200 Jobs
Workday will invest €175M in a Dublin AI Centre of Excellence, adding 200 roles and advancing Illuminate. A new EMEA HQ and Customer Experience Centre will open.
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Astra Nova Secures USD 48.3M to Scale AI Web3 Entertainment Tools for Creators
Astra Nova raised $48.3M to scale AI-driven Web3 tools for creators, growing its no-code platform and Telegram apps. 250k users; partners include NEOM, NVIDIA, and Alibaba Cloud.
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Miro unveils AI Innovation Workspace and Product Acceleration for faster team workflows
Miro launches AI Innovation Workspace and Miro for Product Acceleration to speed teamwork with fewer handoffs. New Flows, Sidekicks, and Specs link goals to execution.
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Foodics signs $10m AWS deal to accelerate AI for restaurant forecasting, dynamic pricing, and inventory
Foodics inks $10M AWS deal to scale its cloud restaurant platform and speed AI for forecasting, inventory, pricing, and recommendations. Outcome: less waste, better margins.
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Latest AI News for Real Estate and Construction
Breaking Ground in New Orleans: AI, Construction, and New Leadership Propel a New Economy
New Orleans signals a new economy as AI, construction, and policy reset draw capital. Milestones from Shell tower to port/LNG projects, with housing tipping to a buyers' market.
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Latest AI News for Sales
Trump's 100% tariff threat sends OpenAI and US robot makers scrambling for Chinese parts
A threatened 100% tariff by Nov 1 turns hesitation into rush orders, even from top AI players. Suzhou's MyActuator logged 1,000+ buys as factories sprint to ship before the cutoff.
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SEA.AI Appoints Scott Middleton to Lead Global Sales and Advance AI-Driven Maritime Safety
SEA.AI names Scott Middleton Head of Global Sales. With 20+ years in maritime tech, he'll drive AI-based collision avoidance, partnerships, and safer, more efficient fleets.
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Sumitomo Life Turns to AI to Support Agents After Scandals Over Seconded Staff
Sumitomo Life will use digital tools and generative AI to support independent agents after industry scandals. Priority: compliance, data protection, and a 2026 group plan.
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Sumitomo Life Weighs Generative AI to Support Sales Agents amid Scrutiny of Agent Ties
Sumitomo Life may use generative AI to aid agents, improving oversight, consistency, and speed with human review. Guardrails and pilots aim to limit risk and protect trust.
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Latest AI News for Science and Research
Seven Senses Could Boost AI and Robotics
Skoltech's model suggests memory capacity peaks when concepts live in a seven-feature space. Designing AI and robots with seven independent feature families can cut confusion.
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Microsoft Exposes AI Biothreat Designs, Deploys Global Biosecurity Patches and a Tiered Access Model
Microsoft found AI could design risky protein sequences that evade DNA screening and coordinated fixes with partners. They introduced tiered access to share methods safely.
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Who Gets the Nobel When AI Makes the Breakthrough?
Could an AI ever win a Nobel? Today only humans qualify, but if systems can propose, run, and defend discoveries with clear attribution and replication, rules may have to change.
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Non-Invasive AI Diagnoses Antennas Using Memristive 3D-CNN, No Anechoic Chamber Required
AI from Digital University Kerala reads antenna radiation patterns as images, spotting types and faults without teardown or anechoic chambers. Works even in noise.
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