Author: Art Ryan

Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is changing his company’s approach to hiring in the age of artificial intelligence. Employees will be expected to prove why they “cannot get what they want done using AI” before asking for more headcount and resources, Lutke wrote in a memo to staffers that he posted to X on Monday. “What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team?” Lutke wrote in the memo, which was sent to employees late last month. “This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects.” Lutke also said there’s a “fundamental expectation” across Shopify that…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – XenonStack, a leading Data and AI foundry at the forefront of building agentic systems for enterprise environments, is set to exhibit at the prestigious Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Known for redefining legacy operations and modernizing complex business processes, XenonStack is driving a bold new vision for how enterprises harness AI across every layer of decision-making. Reimagining Enterprises Through Agentic Systems XenonStack specializes in creating domain-specific, autonomous agents designed to seamlessly interact with enterprise systems, legacy data, and modern platforms. These agentic systems orchestrate workflows, respond to…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – Advanced Integration, a strategic Elite Partner of NVIDIA and a regional leader in AI infrastructure and edge computing, is set to exhibit its groundbreaking technologies at the Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The company’s presence underscores its growing influence in the Middle East’s AI ecosystem and its commitment to accelerating digital transformation across industries. Powering the Future of AI in the Middle East With a sharp focus on next-generation AI solutions, smart city technologies, and edge computing, Advanced Integration empowers both public and private sector organizations…

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help interpret and assess how well treatments are working for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by UCL researchers. AI uses mathematical models to train computers using massive amounts of data to learn and solve problems in ways that can seem human, including to perform complex tasks like image recognition. The tool, called MindGlide, can extract key information from brain images (MRI scans) acquired during the care of MS patients, such as measuring damaged areas of the brain and highlighting subtle changes such as brain shrinkage and plaques. MS is…

Metro Bank has launched an AI-powered scam detection service which will let customers send a WhatsApp message to check whether they are at risk from fraud. It says it has become the first UK bank to partner with award-winning AI scam detector Ask Silver. The Metro Bank Scam Checker will be available on WhatsApp and will enable users to take a screenshot or photo of any email, webpage, letter or leaflet that they believe to be suspicious and send it to scam checker. Using AI, the checker will then identify if the communication is fraudulent and provide suggestions and guidance…

Bulgaria’s Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) said on Monday that it is partnering with Chinese technology company Vivo Mobile Communication to support next-generation AI research. Under the agreement, Vivo will fund research at INSAIT in areas such as computer vision and 3D scene understanding, which are expected to power the company’s mobile technology, INSAIT said in a press release. Further details about the partnership were not disclosed. Founded in 2009, Vivo is among the world’s top five smartphone manufacturers and also designs software and digital services. The company operates in over 60 countries with a workforce…

Artificial intelligence has become a central pillar of graduate business education, according to the 2025 Graduate Business Curriculum Summary Report released today (April 1) by the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable, as business schools respond to rapid technological advancement and evolving workforce needs. Drawing on data from 110 B-schools and 245 graduate business programs, the report reveals that AI has emerged as a critical component across core instruction, analytics, and leadership training — not only shaping specialized coursework but also increasingly embedded in how core disciplines like strategy, operations, and ethics are taught. “Schools are not only retaining disciplinary rigor but are intentionally…

Shipping giant CMA CGM and tech startup Mistral AI expect rapid productivity gains from a 100 million euro partnership unveiled on Sunday, which the French firms also touted as a commitment to their home country amid the global trade tensions. The five-year partnership, which will bring CMA CGM’s AI-related spending to 500 million euros ($550 million), will focus on customer service in shipping and logistics and factchecking at its French media businesses that include news channel BFM TV. In a joint interview with Mistral’s co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch, CMA CGM’s Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saade declined to give financial…

AI-Powered Development is Creating a Non-Human Identity Crisis: Here’s What CISOs Need to Know in 2025 While coding assistants like GitHub Copilot have revolutionized developer productivity, they’ve simultaneously created an explosion of machine identities that are overwhelming traditional security approaches. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, the number of repositories using Copilot increased by 27%, confirming that developers are increasingly relying on AI tools to enhance their productivity. This acceleration shows no signs of slowing in 2025, as GitHub now offers Copilot as part of its free offering, further lowering barriers to adoption. However, this AI revolution comes with significant security…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – SarahAI, an emerging trailblazer in AI-driven business automation, is set to unveil its revolutionary AI Agent platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the upcoming Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Designed to revolutionize the future of work, SarahAI is empowering growing businesses to access the power of intelligent automation without the complexity or cost barriers typically associated with AI adoption. A New Era of Smart Business for SMEs SarahAI’s mission is simple: bring the productivity and intelligence of enterprise-grade AI to the agile, fast-moving world…

Sherab Lhaden, a student from Motithang Higher Secondary School, said that she frequently uses AI tools to verify answers and generate ideas, especially when she is unsure about certain topics. However, she also pointed out the downside of AI, noting that it can make students overly reliant and less inclined to think independently. Students are increasingly using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Co-Pilot to assist with their studies, citing both advantages and concerns about their impact on learning. Sherab Lhaden, a student from Motithang Higher Secondary School (MHSS), said that she frequently uses AI tools to verify answers…

Microsoft has released a browser-based, playable level of the classic video game Quake II. This functions as a tech demo for the gaming capabilities of Microsoft’s Copilot AI platform — though by the company’s own admission, the experience isn’t quite the same as playing a well-made game. You can try it out for yourself, using your keyboard to navigate a single level of Quake II for a couple minutes before you hit the time limit. In a blog post describing their work, Microsoft researchers said their Muse family of AI models for video games allows users to “interact with the model through keyboard/controller actions…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – AiSensy, the smartest WhatsApp engagement solution trusted by over 100,000 businesses, is set to exhibit at the Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. As a frontrunner in the conversational AI and marketing automation space, AiSensy is transforming how businesses connect, nurture, and convert customers through WhatsApp-powered engagement. Smart Engagement. Real-Time Results. In today’s instant-first digital economy, brands can no longer afford to delay their customer responses—or deliver generic experiences. AiSensy empowers businesses with AI-driven WhatsApp marketing, helping them deliver timely, personalized, and automated interactions that boost leads, customer…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – BytePlus, the technology powerhouse behind cutting-edge AI-powered enterprise solutions, is set to make its mark as a featured exhibitor at the Dubai AI Festival 2025, scheduled for April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. With a bold vision to enable forward-thinking enterprises, BytePlus is helping organizations shape the future by embedding intelligent technologies at the heart of their operations. Powering the Next Generation of Smart Business As a global enabler of AI transformation, BytePlus delivers scalable, high-performance solutions across verticals such as retail, finance, media, and logistics. From real-time recommendation engines and customer engagement platforms…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – Digital Bricks, a pioneering AI Service Provider and Adoption Company, is set to take the stage as an official exhibitor at the highly anticipated Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Renowned for its commitment to bridging educational excellence and AI innovation, Digital Bricks will present its transformative approach to empowering institutions through seamless AI integration. Building the Foundation for AI-Ready Institutions At the heart of Digital Bricks’ mission is a simple yet powerful idea: AI adoption should be accessible, structured, and impactful. Whether working with government entities,…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – APGAR, a global services and advisory firm renowned for helping organizations place data and AI at the core of their strategy, will be joining the prestigious Dubai AI Festival 2025 as an official exhibitor. Taking place on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, the festival will gather global innovators, policymakers, and technology leaders to explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence—and APGAR will be at the center of it. Empowering Data-Driven Strategy at Scale In today’s digital-first world, organizations face growing pressure to become data-native and AI-ready. APGAR’s mission is to help them achieve…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – GravityONE, a pioneering force in AI-powered strategy execution and project management office (PMO) solutions, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. As organizations across the globe embrace digital transformation, GravityONE is redefining how strategic decisions are made and executed—bringing artificial intelligence into the heart of operational excellence. Transforming Strategy into Impact GravityONE empowers enterprises to move beyond static planning and traditional dashboards by integrating AI across every phase of strategy execution. Its intelligent platform enables real-time decision-making, performance…

China’s state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide U.S. President Donald Trump and tariffs they say threaten high inflation and economic distress for Americans. “‘Liberation Day’, you promised us the stars. But tariffs killed our cheap Chinese cars,” an automated female voice sings in a video, opens new tab on the website of China’s CGTN, a state-run English-language broadcaster, over a shot of a woman at a kitchen table staring at an empty fork. The two-minute, 42-second clip, referring to Trump’s use of “Liberation Day” for the day of his tariff…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into educational systems, offering personalized learning experiences and data-driven insights. However, this integration raises significant concerns regarding fairness and accountability. Ensuring that AI applications in education are equitable and transparent is crucial to prevent the perpetuation of biases and to promote inclusive learning environments.​ Understanding Algorithmic Bias in Education Algorithmic bias refers to systematic errors in AI systems that result in unfair outcomes, often disadvantaging certain groups. In educational contexts, such biases can manifest in various ways, including:​Wikipedia Frameworks for Responsible AI in Education To address these challenges, researchers have proposed frameworks emphasizing…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – BCS Technology, a global leader in IT consulting, managed services, and digital transformation, will be one of the featured exhibitors at the Dubai AI Festival 2025, taking place on April 23–24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. With more than 20 years of expertise in delivering mission-critical systems and tailored software solutions, BCS Technology empowers organizations to unlock performance, innovation, and strategic advantage in today’s fast-paced digital economy. Two Decades of Digital Excellence BCS Technology stands at the forefront of enterprise IT consulting, offering a powerful mix of custom software development, AI-driven modernization, and fully managed…