Author: Art Ryan

Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI-powered defenses to help combat scams on Chrome. The tech giant will begin using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), on desktop to protect users against online scams. It’s also launching new AI-powered warnings for Chrome on Android to help users be aware of spammy notifications. According to Google, Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode of Safe Browsing on Chrome offers the highest level of protection, providing twice the protection against phishing and other online threats compared to the browser’s Standard Protection mode. Now, Google will use Gemini Nano to provide Enhanced Protection…

Anthropic is launching a new API that allows its Claude AI models to search across the web. Developers using it can build Claude-powered apps that deliver up-to-date info, the company said in a press release published Wednesday. The rollout of the API comes as AI companies look to augment their models in various ways that might attract new customers to their platforms. For its part, Anthropic last week debuted a tool to connect applications to Claude as well as an expanded “deep research” capability that lets Claude search enterprise accounts, websites, and more. “Developers can now augment Claude’s comprehensive knowledge with current, real-world data…

Rubrik co-founder Soham Mazumdar, who left in 2023, has a new data startup called WisdomAI. The company offers AI data analytics that can deliver business insights with structured, unstructured, and even “dirty” data, meaning data not cleaned of typos or errors. Working with data where and how it is, that’s essentially the holy grail for enterprise business intelligence software and why Coatue led the giant seed round of $23 million. Madrona, GTM Capital, Anthology Fund, and others also participated. Rather than asking a data analytics team to run reports, business managers can ask WisdomAI questions and drill into the details. Mazumdar…

Amazon Web Services is building a new AI-powered code-generation tool codenamed “Kiro,” Business Insider reported, citing internal documents it had viewed. The tool can use prompts and existing data to generate code in “near real-time” by connecting with AI agents, the report said. The tool is said to have web and desktop apps and multimodal capabilities, and it can be configured to work with third-party AI agents, Business Insider reported. Kiro can also create technical design documents, flag potential issues, and optimize code, the report said. The company already has an AI-powered coding assistant called Q Developer, which is akin to GitHub Copilot.…

OpenAI sees itself paying a lower share of revenue to its investor and close partner Microsoft by 2030 than it currently does, The Information reported, citing financial documents. The news comes after OpenAI this week changed tack on a major restructuring plan to pursue a new plan that would see its for-profit arm becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC) but continue to be controlled by its nonprofit division. OpenAI currently has an agreement to share 20% of its top line with Microsoft, but the AI company has told investors it expects to share 10% of revenue with its business partners, including Microsoft, by the end…

Like many leaders in tech, Arvind Krishna, the CEO of IBM, thinks federal R&D funding for AI and related technologies should be increased — not the other way around. “We have been an extremely strong advocate — and this is both the company and me personally — on that federally funded R&D should be increased,” Krishna said in an interview with TechCrunch. “That’s the position, which is unequivocal, and we strongly believe in that.” President Donald Trump and his cabinet have sought to make deep cuts to federal grantmaking and scientific research programs in pursuit of a far different set of…

The countdown is officially on—only 4 days remain until the world’s financial innovation leaders gather for the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, happening May 6–7 at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this flagship event is poised to shape the future of finance on a global scale. Following the immense success of its inaugural edition, which welcomed over 5,000 attendees from 90 countries, the 2025 summit is stepping up its game. This year, 8,000+ decision-makers—including CEOs, policymakers, C-suite executives, and fintech pioneers—are expected to convene in Dubai to share ideas, unveil innovations, and drive meaningful…

In just 5 days, the world’s financial innovators will converge in Dubai for a transformative two-day experience at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, held on May 12–13 at the luxurious Madinat Jumeirah. Hosted by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this summit is more than a conference — it’s a bold step into the future of finance. 🌍 A Powerhouse Gathering of the World’s FinTech Elite Expect a dynamic convergence of: Dubai is proving it’s not just part of the fintech future — it’s building…

Get out of the bus lane or no stopping zone or be prepared to pay up — even if a Philadelphia Parking Authority worker doesn’t witness it. Starting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, cameras using artificial intelligence will begin ticketing drivers stopped in bus lanes, no stopping lanes and/or double parked, the Philadelphia Parking Authority said last month. The area covered by the new program will cover “vehicles parked or stopped illegally in designated no stopping lanes, bus stops, or double parked in Center City (on and between Spring Garden and Bainbridge Streets, and between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers) or…

As IBM Think 2025 kicks off in Boston, the tech giant has revealed its agentic AI gameplan. The gameplan is to combine hybrid technologies (both on-premise and in the cloud), AI agent capabilities, and a high level of support via IBM Consulting to empower businesses in operationalizing AI. As such, IBM hopes to place workflows across disparate systems, have AI agents run across them, and enable a more connected enterprise ecosystem. “The era of AI experimentation is over. Today’s competitive advantage comes from purpose-built AI integration that drives measurable business outcomes,” said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM. IBM is equipping enterprises…

As law firms face growing demands to process complex documentation quickly and accurately, Practice AI, a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions for legal professionals, is setting the new standard for streamlined, ethical, and attorney-driven automation. With its latest tool, AI Case Summary, and the continued success of AI Demands, Practice AI is helping personal injury and lemon law firms cut through administrative bottlenecks—transforming how cases are built, reviewed, and resolved. “The future of legal AI doesn’t lie in collecting a dozen separate tools—it lies in having one intelligent AI agent working on top of your existing case management system,” said Hamid Kohan, CEO of…

Gigabyte has revealed a new desktop PC designed for users working with artificial intelligence in professional creative tasks and high-end gaming. The company says its the system is equipped with Nvidia’s flagship GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and Intel’s top-tier Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, and introduces the new Z890 AI TOP platform. The GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE GPU includes support for DLSS 4.0 and Multi Frame Generation, making it suitable for machine learning workloads. Advanced memory and cooling design The Gigabyte AI TOP 100 Z890 business PC comes with 128GB of DDR5 memory, supported by D5 Bionic Corsa technology, which enhances stability during intensive AI and gaming sessions. A…

The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 (DFS2025) is poised to be one of the most influential gatherings in global finance and technology—and this year, it proudly welcomes Presight as the AI Industry Leader. Renowned for its world-class capabilities in big data analytics and Applied Intelligence, Presight is set to demonstrate how AI is transforming the financial landscape on a global scale. Presight: Pioneering AI-Powered Transformation As a leading global big data analytics company, Presight is at the forefront of innovation, helping industries—from finance and healthcare to energy and public safety—leverage the power of AI to make smarter, faster, and more impactful…

The successful launch of the inaugural Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum 2025 in Islamabad has firmly positioned Pakistan on the global map as a burgeoning digital economy. Bringing together the power of government, industry, and international partners, the forum represents a landmark moment in the country’s digital evolution—championing collaboration, innovation, and investment in the heart of South Asia. A Global Convergence of Innovation and Opportunity The DFDI 2025 Forum was nothing short of historic. With over 100 international delegates and 500+ attendees from more than 40 countries, the forum became a melting pot of ideas, insights, and investment. The…

In recent years, blockchain explorers have advanced significantly, and with the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), their capabilities have expanded further. Below, we examine two leading blockchain explorers incorporating AI, designed to translate transaction data into human-readable formats. From Forensics to Fast Facts: How AI Is Transforming Blockchain Exploration Generative AI has revolutionized numerous domains—from generating visuals and refining prose to streamlining website design. Now, this technology has permeated the blockchain sector, with two explorer platforms embedding AI into their interface design. The first platform is Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics tool that democratizes access to intricate blockchain data across networks…

Adopting robust AI governance frameworks is essential to ensure accountability and manage potential risks associated with artificial intelligence, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In its latest guidebook on AI adoption, released recently, CII emphasised that responsible AI use not only mitigates adverse impacts but also builds trust among stakeholders. AI governance refers to the framework, policies, practices, and standards that guide the ethical, responsible, and accountable use of artificial intelligence (AI) within organisations. The guidebook adds that the goal of AI governance is to ensure that AI is ethical, transparent, safe, reliable, responsible, fair, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards. AI governance also involves managing the risks, quality, and accountability of AI systems and…

Developer tooling is undergoing a shift as AI moves beyond code completion to unify multiple stages of the software development workflow. Recent announcements like GitHub Copilot Workspace and Claude 3’s system-level reasoning showcase how AI is beginning to assist not just with coding, but also with planning, documentation and testing. Emerging projects like DevFlow, which integrates documentation generation, test suggestions, and architecture diagramming, offer an early glimpse into how these trends may reshape developer environments in the near future. AI-driven development tooling has gradually expanded beyond code completion toward broader workflow support, but progress has largely been incremental. Major commercial platforms such as GitHub Copilot initially…

The focus on tariffs in recent months — what countries, how much, which goods — has upended supply chains and roiled markets. CEOs are spinning up “war rooms” to deal with the upheaval, and employees are bracing for a recession and possible layoffs from the impact to business. Understanding the whole supply chain of where goods are made — a supplier’s suppliers and their suppliers — is now critically important to companies that make everything from washing machines to children’s toys. The challenge is finding a way to gather the information needed on tier two, three, and even tier four suppliers. Artificial intelligence is…

Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence group G42 is set to expand in the US, as the oil-rich Gulf state plans to invest tens of billions of dollars in the country and position itself as a global leader in the emerging technology. The AI firm has recently established a US company as part of a move to increase its presence in the country, according to corporate filings. The AI group, which is backed by Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala, confirmed to the Financial Times that it was “committed to the USA market expansion and has established a legal entity towards that strategy”.…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday announced that artificial intelligence is to be introduced as a subject across all stages of government education in the UAE. Starting from the next academic year, AI will be taught from reception to grade 12 in the hope that future generations can develop a “deep understanding of AI from a technical perspective”, Sheikh Mohammed said. He added that an awareness of the ethics of its use and an understanding of its data, algorithms, applications and risks are also leading facets of the education policy. “As part of the UAE’s long-term plans to prepare…