Daily 'AI for Work' Pulse: 25th of February

Big update! 7 new AI tools and 88 AI news articles. Skim the essentials, spot the standouts, and get back to building.

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Daily 'AI for Work' Pulse: 25th of February

Latest AI Tools

Liner Write

Liner Write is a co-writing AI inside your document for business plans, proposals, reports and posts. It uses Liner Deep Research to ground content in verified sources-no tab switching, fewer hallucinations, faster drafts.
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Skills for Agents

Skills for Agents: a one-click library of pre-built AI skills you can drop into agents-no coding, configuration, or API setup-helping non-technical business owners, coaches, and agencies automate workflows quickly.
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Toggle for OpenClaw

Toggle for OpenClaw streams real browser sessions into your agent as structured context: projects, focus scores and context switches. Agents return accurate, verifiable recaps of actual work while keeping data privacy and compliance in mind.
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Stitch by Google

Stitch by Google automates end-to-end app design: multi-step AI workflows produce UI mockups, app store screenshots, descriptions and icons, then export MCP to dev tools for direct handoff.
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Polsia

Polsia runs companies autonomously-planning, coding, marketing, ops and inbox management. It replies to investors, negotiates term sheets and handles support; watch it live at polsia.com/live.
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Collective OS

Collective OS is an AI referral platform that matches agencies, consultants and freelancers with complementary partners by analyzing expertise, clients and goals to surface vetted co-sell and referral opportunities that grow deal flow.
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Anima

Anima turns rough ideas or Figma files into accurate, responsive frontend code that matches your design system, producing on-brand, production-ready UI components ready to ship.
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All AI News for Today

88 News Articles published.

Latest General AI News

Lansing-Area Lawmakers, Unions Push for Guardrails on Workplace AI and Employee Monitoring

Lansing-area lawmakers and unions push guardrails on workplace AI and monitoring: notice, fairness, and limits on always-on tracking. Expect human review, bias tests, and penalties.
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Google, ISTE+ASCD launch free AI literacy training for 6 million U.S. educators

Google and ISTE+ASCD will offer free AI literacy training to every U.S. educator. Learn classroom-ready uses with tools like Gemini and NotebookLM, and earn badges.
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Boston launches AI Curb Lab to cut congestion and clear up curb rules

Boston launched an AI-driven Curb Lab to map and manage curb rules citywide, backed by a USDOT SMART grant. The goal: less circling, clearer signs, and safer, calmer streets.
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Teens Are Chatting With AI for Friendship and Advice; Parents, It's Time to Talk

AI is showing up in homework, search, social apps, and companion chats-upsides and real risks, especially for teens. Start talking, set clear rules, and keep an eye.
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Shadow AI Is Spreading in Health Care, and Patients Want Opt-In and Accountability

Shadow AI is popping up in hospitals, and patients are uneasy. Make it safe and accountable-clear rules, disclosure, opt-in, and real oversight-and trust will climb.
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Latest AI News for Creatives

End the legal war: pay creators for AI training data

AI runs on creative labor, and tech can pay for it instead of scraping and sparring over fair use. License datasets, share revenue, and turn a legal war zone into a working market.
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Newcastle Pubs Boycott AI Beer Art, Back Local Artists

The Mean Eyed Cat and Free Trade Inn banned AI art on labels and pump clips to keep paid work local. Craft beats shortcuts, they say - and customers can feel the difference.
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Latest AI News for Customer Support

Complaints to Citizens Advice soar 21% as AI helps scammers sell shoddy fashion online

AI-polished fashion scam ads are spiking complaints to 18,000, with late, low-quality orders. Support teams need tighter triage, clear refunds, and fast action on overseas returns.
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Rootle.ai Launches India's First Voice AI Memory Layer to Preserve Customer Context Amid 30-40% Attrition

Rootle.ai launches a Voice AI that preserves institutional memory and keeps customer context across calls. Fewer restarts, faster resolutions, clear follow-ups, stronger renewals.
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Latest AI News for Education

Google, ISTE+ASCD launch free AI literacy training for 6 million U.S. educators

Google and ISTE+ASCD will offer free AI literacy training to every U.S. educator. Learn classroom-ready uses with tools like Gemini and NotebookLM, and earn badges.
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AI Fluency Index: Iteration Wins-and Polished Outputs Still Need a Hard Look

AI is everywhere, but fluency matters: treat it as a thought partner and iterate for better results. Teach critique and checks so polished outputs don't mask weak thinking.
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Teens Are Chatting With AI for Friendship and Advice; Parents, It's Time to Talk

AI is showing up in homework, search, social apps, and companion chats-upsides and real risks, especially for teens. Start talking, set clear rules, and keep an eye.
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AI Literacy Isn't Enough-Students Need Ethics Training

Students already use AI; the real gap is judgment. Teach ethics-clear rules, consent, citation, bias checks, and scenario practice-so schools see fewer incidents and stronger work.
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Weill Cornell Launches AI to Advance Medicine to Build Trust, Skills and Safety in Clinical AI

Weill Cornell launched AI to Advance Medicine to make AI useful, safe and teach when to trust it in care, research and education. Grants, lectures, and shared services help teams.
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2026 SAS Educator Awards Honor Faculty Advancing Data and AI Education Worldwide

2026 SAS Educator Awards honor faculty turning analytics into real student outcomes. Winners weave SAS tools, projects, and certifications into courses that build job skills.
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Proto Brings Christian Conviction to Personalized AI Education

Who builds kids' AI matters. Proto, a Christian learning platform led by Martyn Iles, pairs strong academics with clear values, teacher oversight, and student-safe personalization.
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Forming Minds, Not Just Skills: Newman's Case for the University in the Age of AI

AI speeds tasks but can't supply first principles or judgment. Newman argues a university forms minds-uniting liberal arts and theology-so people can choose the good and live well.
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AI's Wake-Up Call for Schools: Rethinking Assessment, Equity, and Human Connection

AI is upending assessment and pushing schools to teach use, verification, and judgment. Redesign grading for process, guard creativity, and keep human connection first.
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Latest AI News for Executives and Strategy

Strategy World 2026 Kicks Off in Las Vegas, Uniting AI, Bitcoin, and the Future of Work

Strategy World 2026 opens at The Wynn Las Vegas, uniting execs and data teams on digital sovereignty, AI, and Bitcoin. Keynotes, labs, and treasury tracks run Feb 24-25.
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CIOs can't ignore AI bias: data discipline, cross-team oversight, governance from day one

Hallucinations grab attention; bias drives risk. CIOs can cut harm by fixing data, building cross-team guardrails, and governing AI from day one.
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CMOs, Pick a Lane: Karin Timpone's Strategy to Turn AI Into Results

Davos: ClearPrompt CEO Karin Timpone says AI should serve strategy: start narrow and prove value fast. Use shared frameworks, tight pilots, and get the C-suite on the same page.
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AI as an Operating Advantage: Net Solutions Hosts Exclusive New York City Dinner for Retail and Sports Executives

Net Solutions hosts an invite-only exec dinner in NYC March 11 to cut through AI hype and focus on results. Leaders will swap what's working on ROI, models, risk, and governance.
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Apple's AI shake-up: John Giannandrea out, Microsoft veteran Amar Subramanya in as Siri revamp nears

Apple's AI shuffle: Giannandrea steps down; Amar Subramanya now reports to Craig Federighi. Expect tighter OS AI, partner deals, and pressure to deliver Siri upgrades.
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From Pilot to Practice: Eric Newell on Rolling Out M365 Copilot for a Secure, Productive AI Strategy

At AI Agent & Copilot Summit 2026, Eric Newell shares a clear plan to roll out M365 Copilot. Go past pilots to a secure program with strategy, guardrails, clean data and change.
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Latest AI News for Finance

Dow plunges 800 points as Trump tariff shock and AI scare trade slam Wall Street

Stocks sank as a 15% baseline tariff and fresh AI jitters hit services; the Dow fell 800+. Gold and Treasurys saw a safety bid while semis eyed Nvidia's report.
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UAE Central Bank Unveils AI Rulebook for Safer, Fairer Finance

CBUAE issues AI rules for finance to protect customers and ensure fairness, governance, and human oversight. This applies to all licensed firms.
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Ghost GDP and the White-Collar Reckoning

AI looks like a ghost in capitalism's engine: profits surge while wages and demand slip, creating 'ghost GDP.' Finance leaders must price fee compression early and protect cash.
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AI shakes up markets: Bitcoin's 129% surge, equities' rulebook, and a tug-of-war over decentralization

AI is forcing portfolios to rethink Bitcoin vs stocks, favoring outcomes over talk. BTC's 2024 surge and decentralization face equities' cash flows and safeguards.
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Latest AI News for Government

Lansing-Area Lawmakers, Unions Push for Guardrails on Workplace AI and Employee Monitoring

Lansing-area lawmakers and unions push guardrails on workplace AI and monitoring: notice, fairness, and limits on always-on tracking. Expect human review, bias tests, and penalties.
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Red Tape, Rewired: AI Lessons from Legal for the UK Government's Growth Mission

AI cuts contract work by up to 75%, slashing waits and freeing legal teams for strategy. UK departments can copy the playbook to clear bottlenecks with guardrails and timed pilots.
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Boston launches AI Curb Lab to cut congestion and clear up curb rules

Boston launched an AI-driven Curb Lab to map and manage curb rules citywide, backed by a USDOT SMART grant. The goal: less circling, clearer signs, and safer, calmer streets.
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Who's Behind Federal AI in 2026: Gemini, Claude, Palantir, and the Push to Prove What Works

Agencies are moving from pilots to real deployments, using vetted AI to cut busywork and speed analysis. Progress depends on security, solid metrics, and sharing what works.
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Latest AI News for Healthcare

Why Health Plans Are Turning to AI Agents for Member Services

Health plans are putting AI agents to work for faster, more accurate member help at lower cost. It's a practical guide to use cases, metrics, guardrails, and a 90-day rollout.
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Beyond Generative AI: Healthcare's Next Leap Depends on Agentic Systems That Actually Get the Work Done

Healthcare's problem isn't paperwork; it's unfinished work. Agentic systems plan, act, and close the loop, moving auths, claims, and follow-ups forward with audit-ready steps.
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Shadow AI Is Spreading in Health Care, and Patients Want Opt-In and Accountability

Shadow AI is popping up in hospitals, and patients are uneasy. Make it safe and accountable-clear rules, disclosure, opt-in, and real oversight-and trust will climb.
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Seeing More, Risking Less: AI Ultrasound's Impact on Clinical Practice and Patient Safety

AI makes ultrasound faster and consistent-guiding scans, automating measurements, and cutting repeats. With solid oversight and privacy safeguards, patients get faster, safer care.
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Latest AI News for Human Resources

Lansing-Area Lawmakers, Unions Push for Guardrails on Workplace AI and Employee Monitoring

Lansing-area lawmakers and unions push guardrails on workplace AI and monitoring: notice, fairness, and limits on always-on tracking. Expect human review, bias tests, and penalties.
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Don't Panic About AI Jobs: Sam Altman's Take, Real-World Data, and This Week in HR Tech

AI isn't replacing your team next quarter-it's boosting work while HR pilots, trains, and sets guardrails. Focus on task-mapped pilots, metrics, and shifting agent pricing.
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Data Informs, Humans Decide: Alex Png on Predictive Talent Analytics and Change Readiness

Predictive talent analytics and a human-first tech lens help HR spot early signals and act with agility, trust and transparency. Alex Png shares a 90-day playbook and guardrails.
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Ontario's AI Disclosure Rule for Job Posts Takes Effect, But Grey Areas Abound

Starting Jan 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25+ staff must say if AI helps screen or select in any job ad. Tidy up templates, pick standard wording, and keep an eye on fines.
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Humand raises $66M to put an AI OS in the hands of frontline workers

Humand raises $66M to scale its AI OS for frontline teams, unifying HR, comms, and ops in one app. Already used by 1.6M workers at 1,500+ orgs like Siemens and Home Depot.
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Latest AI News for Insurance

States Defy Washington on AI in Health Coverage; Ugg Maker Faces Antitrust Suit Over Litigation Blitz

States move to rein in AI for prior auth while Washington signals preemption, so expect a messy patchwork. Ugg antitrust suit also warns insurers off exclusionary tactics.
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Shop Auto Insurance in ChatGPT: Experian's Marketplace Compares 37+ Carriers and Could Help You Save $1,000+

Experian brings auto insurance comparisons to ChatGPT, letting drivers review options and ask follow-ups in a quick chat. See 37+ carrier estimates and jump to a firm quote.
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Jointly AI debuts first end-to-end autonomous broker for UK personal lines brokers, cutting quote times to 45 minutes

Jointly AI launches an AI broker for UK personal lines, bundling intake, research, quotes, analysis and delivery. Quotes land in about 35-45 minutes, freeing brokers from admin.
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Silent AI is the new cyber as exclusions rise and standalone cover emerges

AI is starting to look a lot like cyber: silent exposure, quick-spreading exclusions, and a push for standalone cover. Expect sharper underwriting and clear, testable triggers.
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Red and blue states move to rein in health insurance AI as Trump tries to preempt state rules

States are tightening rules on insurer AI, while the White House moves to speed adoption and preempt limits. Build controls now to speed care, prove fairness, and withstand audits.
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Latest AI News for IT and Development

Apple's AI wearables pivot lifts shares as Siri-integrated smart glasses and camera AirPods take shape

Apple is ramping AI wearables: glasses, a pendant, and camera AirPods, all Siri-led and closer to the body. So teams should plan for micro-UIs, on-device AI, privacy, and battery.
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Proto Brings Christian Conviction to Personalized AI Education

Who builds kids' AI matters. Proto, a Christian learning platform led by Martyn Iles, pairs strong academics with clear values, teacher oversight, and student-safe personalization.
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Shadow AI Is Spreading in Health Care, and Patients Want Opt-In and Accountability

Shadow AI is popping up in hospitals, and patients are uneasy. Make it safe and accountable-clear rules, disclosure, opt-in, and real oversight-and trust will climb.
Read more →

From Writing Code to Guiding Agents: Developers Adapting to AI-Driven Development

AI is now core to software work; devs win by guiding agents, validating output, and shipping with guardrails. Train hard, pair up, prove impact, adopt an AI-first, test-heavy loop.
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Latest AI News for Management

Seven-agent Censinet GRC AI unifies healthcare GRC, speeds third-party risk assessments, and reveals hidden vendor AI

Censinet launches GRC AI with seven agents for healthcare risk and compliance. Its AI Assessor saves about 3.5 hours per vendor review; see it at ViVE 2026, Booth 920.
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Sonos, EXL and AWS Embed Agentic AI in ITSM for Faster Fixes and Fewer Incidents

Sonos, EXL, and AWS are embedding agentic AI in ITSM to shift from tickets to decision automation. Expect faster fixes and auditable, policy-aware actions.
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Datadog Investor Day Puts AI-first Observability Front and Center, Security Momentum Builds

Datadog puts AI at the center of autonomous observability and security to cut toil and speed MTTR. Watch security attach rates, AI uptake, and how tools tie into telemetry.
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Pure Storage Rebrands as Everpure, Buys 1Touch to Move Beyond Storage into AI Data Management

Pure Storage becomes Everpure and buys 1Touch to turn enterprise data into AI-ready insight with stronger security. Ticker stays PSTG as the brand flips on March 5.
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Latest AI News for Marketing

EPAM Bets on Empathy Lab to Turn AI Marketing Demand Into Growth

EPAM launches Empathy Lab in North America, led by Ben Hall, to push AI-native marketing that blends tech with human design. With shares soft, watch for client wins and revenue.
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Gartner: CMOs Face Job Risk as AI Skills Lag

CMOs say AI will change marketing, yet most aren't updating their own skills. CEOs see the gap: only 15% call their CMOs AI-savvy, and Gartner warns jobs are on the line by 2027.
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From Google to Gemini: PR tactics that get accounting firms cited in AI

Search is shifting to AI answers, so accounting firms must earn credible media citations to get quoted. Use AI to spot timely angles, verify facts, and keep the writing human.
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Latest AI News for Operations

Treasure Data Launches Treasure Code to Bring Agentic AI to CDP Operations

Treasure Data launched Treasure Code, an AI-native CLI to run its Intelligent CDP as code-mixing natural language with code for speed without losing control. Used by 25% already.
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Amazon Pours $12B Into Louisiana Data Centers as AI Race Heats Up, Creating Over 2,000 Jobs

Amazon is putting $12B into Louisiana data centers to expand AI and cloud. Expect tighter GPU/network allocation; ops should prep staffing, cooling, SLAs, Gulf risks.
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Lenovo ThinkEdge Expands Edge AI Portfolio from Entry Gateways to All-in-One Panel PCs

Lenovo's ThinkEdge lineup brings on-device AI to shop floors, cutting latency and keeping data on-site. Fanless Intel systems and LDO simplify deployment and upkeep.
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From Classroom to Command: IDF's New AI Researchers Bring Data to the Front Line

The IDF's new AI researchers turn messy text, audio, and imagery into fast decisions. Trained in six weeks, they ship tools that shave hours off reading and cut false alerts.
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Humand raises $66M to put an AI OS in the hands of frontline workers

Humand raises $66M to scale its AI OS for frontline teams, unifying HR, comms, and ops in one app. Already used by 1.6M workers at 1,500+ orgs like Siemens and Home Depot.
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Agentic AI Can Cut Delays and Chaos at Airports-With the Right Data and Oversight

Agentic AI moves airports from passive dashboards to goal-driven actions for faster decisions. Start with a unified data layer and human-approved automation to cut recovery time.
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Latest AI News for PR and Communications

Make AI the Operating System of Your Agency

Agencies must rebuild workflows so AI is baked into briefs, creative, distribution, and measurement. Pair it with human judgment, clear playbooks, and real metrics.
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Stop asking AI for ideas-use it to do the work around the work

AI isn't your writer; it handles the "work around the work": research, briefs, QA, routing, and metrics. You keep the voice; it speeds prep and follow-through.
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Monoculture by default: how the AI rush flattens scientific imagination

AI coverage is crowding out range: speed wins, methods and language converge. Build guardrails-diversify funding, rotate methods, and prize depth so fields don't think alike.
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Hotwire revenue dips as clients shift spend to AI; Enero eyes H2 savings

Hotwire revenue dips as clients shift budgets to AI, favoring speed, automation, and measurable outcomes. Agencies that retool offers, pricing, and safeguards will gain.
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Latest AI News for Sales

Choosing an AI CRM That Turns Data Into Decisions

AI CRMs turn messy customer data into smart next steps: scoring leads, automating tasks, and sharpening forecasts. Start with your workflow, integrate tools, and show quick wins.
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Subsidies Ignite China's AI Glasses Boom With 80% Sales Surge and Momentum to Challenge Meta

AI glasses sales jumped 80% in China, helped by a 15% subsidy capped at 500 yuan. Target educators and business pros, lead with outcomes, bundle battery support.
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AI glasses fly off shelves over Spring Festival as China's subsidies kick in

AI glasses surged during Spring Festival in China, boosted by a new 15% subsidy up to 500 yuan. Focus on real use cases, fix weight/battery hang-ups, and demo hard to win.
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Superproxy Launches AI-Native Sales Workspace That Puts Pipeline, Quotes, and Client Engagement in One Place for $20 per user

Superproxy launches an AI-native sales workspace unifying pipeline, quotes, invoices, and client engagement for $20/user. Fewer tools and cleaner handoffs mean faster closes.
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Vietnam's 2026 Hiring Boom: Sales Dominate as AI and Semiconductors Take Off

Vietnam hiring rebounds in 2026: sales lead, AI close behind, and chip investments open fresh B2B doors. If you sell, this is your moment-bring proof and a plan.
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AI Sales Assistant Software Market Poised for Strong Growth Through 2033, Led by Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft, and Zendesk

AI sales assistants will see strong growth through 2033, led by Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft. Focus on a few high-impact workflows to see results this quarter.
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Latest AI News for Science and Research

Boston launches AI Curb Lab to cut congestion and clear up curb rules

Boston launched an AI-driven Curb Lab to map and manage curb rules citywide, backed by a USDOT SMART grant. The goal: less circling, clearer signs, and safer, calmer streets.
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UTulsa Lands Four Federal Awards, Positioning Oklahoma as a Hub for Energy Resilience, Advanced Materials and Secure Autonomous Systems

UTulsa won four FY26 federal awards to scale energy storage, pipeline safety, extreme materials, and secure physical AI. New pilot sites will speed R&D and grow Oklahoma's talent.
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New leaderboard shows which AI models use the most energy-and how to cut it

New U-M tools and a leaderboard track how much electricity AI models use on real tasks. Early results show 300x gaps, plus longer token outputs drive the bill.
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Monoculture by default: how the AI rush flattens scientific imagination

AI coverage is crowding out range: speed wins, methods and language converge. Build guardrails-diversify funding, rotate methods, and prize depth so fields don't think alike.
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Satellites and AI protecting crops, curbing invasives, and tracking air quality-with care

UMN teams use AI with satellites and drones to map crops, flag invasives, and track air pollutants. They're delivering maps fast while minding energy and water use.
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PNNL Named Core Player in Trump's Genesis AI Mission to Double U.S. R&D Productivity

PNNL will lead AI work in DOE's Genesis Mission across grid, materials, and lab workflows. Goal: double R&D, with faster experiments, clearer grid decisions, and more local jobs.
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Latest AI News for Writers

Monoculture by default: how the AI rush flattens scientific imagination

AI coverage is crowding out range: speed wins, methods and language converge. Build guardrails-diversify funding, rotate methods, and prize depth so fields don't think alike.
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Literary Agents to Writers: Don't Use AI in Your Submissions

Agents are flagging AI-written queries and pages-flat voice, clichés, and slips that break trust. Write it yourself, follow guidelines, and lead with pages only you could craft.
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Detector.io Launches Free AI Detector with Instant Highlights to Keep Your Writing Human

Detector.io launches a free AI detection tool for writers, scanning up to 3,000 words with instant highlights. Spot AI-like patterns, refine voice, and send with confidence.
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