Consumers prefer companies with DEI policy
As businesses give in to the political backlash against diversity, they may be overlooking consumers. New research shows that nearly
Focus changing from generative AI to AI agents
AI investment remains strong with a gradual change of focus from generative AI (GenAI) toward AI-ready data and AI agents,
AI transforming advertising models
Artificial intelligence is transforming advertising models driving hyper-personolised ads. Advertising spend will grow three times as fast (6.1%) as consumer
Researchers say don’t forbid smartphones at school
Teacher and parents were wrong! Kids were right” Using smartphones at school should not be banned, new research shows. When
Online abuse to keep women from going into politics
Online abuse directed at women in politics is viewed as more severe than those aimed at men. Attacks on women
AI driving IT spending despite global uncertainty
Worldwide IT spending 2025 will total $5.43 trillion in 2025, an increase of 7.9% from 2024. AI-related infrastructure, such as
Good news for companies founded by women
Some good news for companies started by women. Funding for US female founders has surpassed all previous highs just halfway
Actions needed for European media freedom and pluralism
The independence of European media regulators and public service media are concerns, the EU Commission says in its annual Rule
AI tools changing software developing
90% of enterprise software engineers will by 2028 use AI code assistants, up from less than 14% in early 2024.
Financial data shows trust in AI potential
More than 1 in 3 venture debt dollars is going to AI startups in the US and Europe, with AI