Author: Art Ryan

The most comprehensive analysis of rheumatoid arthritis data to date reveals that demographic changes and uneven health infrastructure have exacerbated the rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980 and shows global disparities on a granular level. The AI-powered study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, published by Elsevier, utilized deep learning techniques and policy simulations to uncover actionable insights for localized interventions that national-level studies have previously missed. Its design yielded highly precise, dynamic projections of further disease burden to 2040. Principal investigator Queran Lin, MPH, WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London; and…

Hexagon LIVE Global 2025 officially kicks off today, June 16, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, gathering thousands of technologists, industry leaders, and innovators from over 65 countries for four days of immersive experiences, groundbreaking keynotes, and transformative technology. 🚀 A Global Stage for Innovation Hexagon LIVE Global 2025 isn’t just another conference—it’s the epicenter of innovation for sectors like manufacturing, construction, geospatial intelligence, public safety, and autonomous systems. Running through June 19, the event centers on how AI, robotics, digital twins, and automation are actively reshaping industries to become smarter, safer, and more efficient. 🎤 Keynotes & Featured Speakers The…

Amazon joins a growing list of tech companies shifting to nuclear power to meet the energy-intensive needs of artificial intelligence. Tech company Amazon recently signed a deal with Talen Energy, a power infrastructure and provider company, for 1,920 megawatts (MW) of nuclear energy to fuel Amazon Web servers and AI data centers in Pennsylvania through the year 2042. According to an announcement from Talen, the energy will be produced at the company’s Susquehanna nuclear facility and provide power to Amazon facilities in the region, with additional plans to explore small-modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology. The energy will be supplied through the grid rather than…

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI). The ability to engage digital assistants as easily as speaking with friends is being built into eyewear, speakers, computers and smartphones, but some argue that the Age of AI calls for a transformational new gizmo. “The products that we’re using to deliver and connect us to unimaginable technology are decades old,” former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive said when his alliance with OpenAI was announced. “It’s just common sense to at least think, surely there’s something beyond these…

Thousands of university students in the UK have been caught misusing ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools in recent years, while traditional forms of plagiarism show a marked decline, a Guardian investigation can reveal. A survey of academic integrity violations found almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating using AI tools in 2023-24, equivalent to 5.1 for every 1,000 students. That was up from 1.6 cases per 1,000 in 2022-23. Figures up to May suggest that number will increase again this year to about 7.5 proven cases per 1,000 students – but recorded cases represent only the tip of the iceberg, according to…

Leaders from Guernsey and Jersey have attended a summit with Irish, UK and other Crown dependency politicians to discuss artificial intelligence (AI). Jersey Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham and Guernsey’s Policy and Resources President Lyndon Trott were among the guests at the 43rd British-Irish Council (BIC), which was held in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. They were joined by other leading politicians, including the first ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and representatives from Westminster. The theme of the meeting involved potential benefits and challenges of using AI in public administration, the States of Guernsey said. ‘A…

In a remarkable leap for China’s tech landscape, an innovative AI system named QiMeng is revolutionizing chip design. This cutting-edge tool relies on Large Language Models (LLMs) to create entire CPUs, leading to the development of two processors: the QiMeng-CPU-v1, which bears a resemblance to the Intel 486, and the QiMeng-CPU-v2, aiming to rival the Arm Cortex A53 found in numerous mid-range devices. A Blast from the Past Meets Modern Ambitions The Intel 486 may harken back to 1989, but if the QiMeng-CPU-v2 indeed matches the performance of the Cortex A53—which debuted in 2012—it suggests a significant advancement in just a decade.…

From June 16 to 19, 2025, Las Vegas will play host to one of the world’s most influential technology gatherings—Hexagon LIVE Global 2025. Set against the sleek backdrop of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd, this premier conference is poised to convene visionaries, trailblazers, and practitioners from across the globe in a celebration of cutting-edge innovation. Where Ideas and Impact Converge Hexagon LIVE Global isn’t just another tech event—it’s a catalyst for change. The four-day experience centers on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, digital twins, robotics, and other disruptive technologies that are redefining how industries…

Technology at Starbucks is designed to enable human connection in our coffeehouses. Earlier today at our Leadership Experience event, we announced our first generative-AI powered solution to support green apron partners—a bold innovation that will unlock new possibilities for the coffeehouse leaders who serve customers around the world. Green Dot Assist is a virtual assistant built to help baristas in real time. Instead of flipping through manuals or searching for answers, partners can now ask questions on in-store iPads and receive instant, conversational responses. With this new solution, we’re simplifying access to essential information in the flow of work for…

Lenovo™ announced today at InfoComm® 2025 in Orlando the ThinkSmart™ One Pro integrated collaboration solution. Designed for small meeting rooms or dedicated home office spaces, the ThinkSmart One Pro is the world’s first collaboration bar running Windows 11 IoT Enterprise and powered by an embedded Intel® CoreTM i5 processor and Intel vPro®1. The solution supports familiar video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms2. The ThinkSmart One Pro is designed to elevate collaboration in small meeting rooms, turning compact spaces into highly effective, productive environments. This all-in-one solution combines compute, AI-driven audio, and intelligent camera technology in…

OpenAI is teaming up with Mattel, a leading global toy and family entertainment company known for capturing the imagination of generations, to bring a new dimension of AI-powered innovation and magic to Mattel’s iconic brands. Mattel has more than 80 years of experience introducing products and experiences that delight and captivate fans in a safe, thoughtful way. By tapping into OpenAI’s AI capabilities, Mattel aims to reimagine how fans can experience and interact with its cherished brands, with careful consideration to ensure positive, enriching experiences. “Each of our products and experiences is designed to inspire fans, entertain audiences, and enrich…

TotalEnergies and the French company Mistral AI are announcing a collaboration to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in support of the Company’s multi-energy strategy, especially in low-carbon energies. A shared AI innovation lab Under the terms of the partnership, a joint innovation lab will be set up, staffed by teams from both companies. Mistral AI will contribute its AI technologies and TotalEnergies will contribute its expertise in the production of energy, particularly renewable, low carbon energy, in order to test and design advanced digital solutions. The first use cases will allow the Company to: The lab will also test digital…

Key takeaways Amazon today announced plans to invest a new total of AU$20 billion from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data center infrastructure in Australia. The country’s largest publicly-announced global technology investment will support the strong growth in customer demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), accelerating AI adoption and capability, and the continued modernization of Australian organizations of all sizes. The planned investment supports the Australian government’s vision to improve productivity and grow the economy through AI innovation. It puts the latest cloud and AI capabilities into the hands of hundreds of thousands of…

What happens when an AI innovator enters one of the world’s most service-driven industries? For BEN, it enters a new vertical—reimagining hospitality with personalized, intelligent AI. That journey begins at one of Eastern Europe’s top luxury hotels, delivering a next-generation guest experience that blends high-touch service with human-like intelligence. Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BEN) (Nasdaq: BNAI), an innovator in AI-powered customer engagement, announced it has entered into a formal agreement with Seven Visions Resort & Places, The Dvin (The Dvin), to develop and deploy BEN’s expert Concierge AI Agent at the iconic Yerevan destination. This collaboration signifies BEN’s entry into the hospitality sector,…

Google is rolling out new Gemini AI features for Workspace users that make it easier to find information in PDFs and form responses. The Gemini-powered file summarization capabilities in Google Drive have now expanded to PDFs and Google Forms, allowing key details and insights to be condensed into a more convenient format that saves users from manually digging through the files. Gemini will proactively create summary cards when users open a PDF in their drive and present clickable actions based on its contents, such as “draft a sample proposal” or “list interview questions based on this resume.” Users can select any of…

Google is rolling out a test that puts its AI-powered Audio Overviews on the first page of search results on mobile. The experiment, which you can enable in Labs, will let you generate an AI podcast-style discussion for certain queries. If you search for something like, “How do noise cancellation headphones work?”, Google will display a button beneath the “People also ask” module that says, “Generate Audio Overview.” Once you click the button, it will take up to 40 seconds to generate an Audio Overview, according to Google. The completed Audio Overview will appear in a small player embedded within your search results,…

Weighed down by tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, dealmaking has slowed to a crawl across most industries except one: the unglamorous world of data infrastructure. The companies that process the data used to build advanced AI models have become highly sought after targets for legacy tech companies like Meta, Salesforce, and ServiceNow in the scramble to stay competitive against the likes of OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. “AI without data is like life without oxygen, it doesn’t exist,” said Brian Marshall, global co-head of software investment banking at Citi. “Because of that, data is having a zeitgeist moment right now driven by…

Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang told employees in a memo on Thursday that he’s leaving for Meta, confirming reports from earlier in the week about his departure and a large investment from the social networking company. Meta is pumping $14.3 billion into Scale AI as part of the deal, and will have a 49% stake in the artificial intelligence startup, but will not have any voting power, a Scale AI spokesperson said. “As you’ve probably gathered from recent news, opportunities of this magnitude often come at a cost,” Wang wrote in the memo that he shared on X. “In this instance, that cost…

Google Search is experimenting with Audio Overviews for certain Search queries, the company announced on Friday. The feature was first introduced to NotebookLM, Google’s AI-based note-taking and research assistant. The tech giant says Audio Overviews will use its latest Gemini models to give users another way to absorb and understand information. “An audio overview can help you get a lay of the land, offering a convenient, hands-free way to absorb information whether you’re multitasking or simply prefer an audio experience,” Google explained in a blog post. The feature is available starting today in Labs, Google’s experimental program. The company says users will see the option…

Germany and NVIDIA are building possibly the most ambitious European tech project of the decade: the continent’s first industrial AI cloud. NVIDIA has been on a European tour over the past month with CEO Jensen Huang charming audiences at London Tech Week before dazzling the crowds at Paris’s VivaTech. But it was his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that might prove the most consequential stop. The resulting partnership between NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom isn’t just another corporate handshake; it’s potentially a turning point for European technological sovereignty. An “AI factory” (as they’re calling it) will be created with a…