Author: Art Ryan

The U.K. government last week announced a wide package of AI investments designed to place artificial intelligence at the center of its economic renewal strategy, committing billions of pounds for regional growth, research access and homegrown chip development. The plan, released by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, frames AI as a long-term engine for job creation and industrial capacity. The announcement establishes an advance market commitment of up to 100 million pounds, which allows the government to act as the first buyer for U.K. firms developing inference chips. Officials said the commitment helps domestic hardware start-ups reach commercial readiness in…

When a musician hits No. 1 on a Billboard chart, it’s an accomplishment. So, when Breaking Rust reached that milestone earlier this month, it should have been an exciting moment for the artist. But this “artist” is AI. Breaking Rust reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart with its debut track “Walk My Walk.” Reporting from outlets including, Time and USA Today, show that many listeners learned the song was created with artificial intelligence only after it drew media attention. The delayed recognition shaped reactions and raised questions about how synthetic performers should be disclosed. This confusion was not unique to…

For all the futuristic rhetoric surrounding healthcare innovation, the reality for most Americans remains largely analog. Appointment reminders still come by phone. Insurance authorizations require endless back-and-forth communication and many waiting rooms outside of large healthcare systems still hand patients a clipboard to update medical history using paper and pen. These sheets of paper can cascade into stress for staff, delays for clinicians, longer wait times for patients, and a sense, before the visit even begins, that the system is disorganized. “I had an MRI done recently, and the results were literally handed to me on a CD-rom,” said Aditya Bansod,…

Anthropic released its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Opus 4.5, on Monday (Nov. 24), together with several other new products and features. Claude Opus 4.5 performs especially well when applied to coding, agents and computer use, the company said in a Monday press release. The new model is also “meaningfully better” than its predecessors in performing deep research and working with slides and spreadsheets, according to the release. “Opus 4.5 is a step forward in what AI systems can do, and a preview of larger changes to how work gets done,” Anthropic said in the release. The model is now available on the company’s…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now better at reading customers and assessing their needs than humans. A new analysis from MIT Sloan School of Management showed that large language models can identify customer needs with a level of accuracy that exceeds trained human analysts. The study showed that a fine-tuned model detected 100% of primary customer needs, while human analysts identified 87.5%. The researchers also found that non-expert employees matched expert-level performance when they used the same model, marking a significant shift in how companies can approach customer-needs analysis. The findings arrive as companies increase their use of AI systems to process customer feedback, summarize…

Alphabet’s stock rose to a record high and moved the company closer to a $4 trillion valuation on Monday (Nov. 24). The stock gained 5% and gave Alphabet a market capitalization of $3.82 trillion, Reuters reported Monday. If the company reaches a $4 trillion valuation, it will become the fourth company to do so, after Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple, according to the report. Microsoft’s value has dropped below that mark, per the report. Alphabet’s gains this year have been driven by it cloud business becoming a growth driver, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway becoming an investor, and Alphabet’s Gemini 3 artificial intelligence (AI) model earning strong early reviews, the report said. The company’s Google business is likely to continue performing well because of its strong…

Google Search was supposed to lose ground in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, but Alphabet’s third-quarter 2025 earnings tell a different story. Alphabet said Search-and-other advertising revenue rose about 15% to more than $56 billion in Q3, defying expectations that generative AI systems would erode its core business. Instead of being replaced by large language model (LLM) chat interfaces and AI browsers, Search stayed robust by embedding its Gemini model in the results page, improving ad performance via AI models, and holding onto the commercial intent that chatbots still struggle to replicate. Google Embedded AI, Preserving Search Behavior The prevailing assumption in…

Dubai, UAE — The wait is over. Tomorrow, the Middle East’s most anticipated digital innovation summit — the Digital Acceleration & Technology Expo (DATE) Dubai 2025 — officially begins at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together global leaders, innovators, investors, and decision-makers shaping the next era of AI-powered transformation. Taking place on 26–27 November 2025, DATE Dubai 2025 arrives at a critical moment as organizations across the region accelerate their adoption of AI, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, enterprise automation, customer experience transformation, and emerging digital ecosystems. This year’s theme, “Human Potential Meets Digital Possibilities,” reflects the powerful intersection between people, technology, and future-ready…

The Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh brings an engaging experience for anyone interested in the future of artificial intelligence. Organized by VAP Group and Powered by the Times of AI, the Global AI Show (GAIS) is planned with a vision to explore AI’s potential across multiple sectors, from business solutions to user-centric applications. GAIS brings to fore the transformation of different human spheres led by AI. Attendees will be a part of deep discussions on AI strategy, machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. Participants will also engage directly with AI tools and platforms, which will help them…

Riyadh is set to become the global stage for modern artificial intelligence with the upcoming Global AI Show (GAIS), beginning from 09-10 February 2026. Organized by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the event offers the latest breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and automation, and provides a platform for companies and thought leaders to exchange ideas and lead the industry forward.Our past speakers have represented a remarkable mix of global leaders, visionaries, and innovators across technology, governance, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta, Canada, has shared his insights alongside…

The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” Organized by VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the event will gather global technology leaders, pioneering researchers, influential policymakers, and innovative enterprises in Abu Dhabi — a thriving hub for digital transformation and smart innovation. We are pleased to have the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau supporting our mission, along with the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Council, as…

Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with and Times of AI and supported by Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau is set to host an exclusive event on 8-9th December, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, that will bring together AI futurists across the globe with 5,000+ attendees, 200+ speakers, 150+ sponsors and exhibitors 150+ media professionals all under one roof to explore the latest AI innovations, trends and investment opportunities. We are also proud to announce the support of the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau for the upcoming Global AI Show, further strengthening our…

A new round of artificial intelligence (AI) fundraising this week shows continued investor interest in companies building large-scale platforms across infrastructure, automation and healthcare. From cloud computing to model-training centers investors remain keen on supporting ventures that address the growing demand for advanced computing resources, reliable infrastructure and real-world applications. Lambda Raises More Than $1.5 Billion for AI Infrastructure Lambda secured more than $1.5 billion to expand its AI cloud business. The company is shifting its strategy by building and owning its own data centers rather than renting capacity from larger cloud providers. Lambda said it plans to grow its footprint of…

Amazon has announced a multibillion-dollar investment in expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing for government agencies. The project, announced Monday (Nov. 24) will see Amazon Web Services (AWS) invest at least $50 billion as it works to build and deploy what it said is the first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) purpose-built infrastructure for the U.S. government. This investment, Amazon said in a news release, is aimed at adding close to 1.3 gigawatts of compute capacity across AWS Top Secret, AWS Secret, and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions “across all classification levels.” It also expands access to AWS’s infrastructure and AI services to help…

Speaking at Emerson Collective’s Demo Day in San Francisco on Saturday (Nov. 22), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and famed former Apple designer Jony Ive said OpenAI’s first device will be ready in “less than” two years. Ive said the team already built a working prototype and plans to bring the device to market in “even less than” two years. He said the design centers on creating something people can use without hesitation, suggesting a device meant for everyday use rather than a specialized tool. While at Apple, Ive lead the design team for iconic products including the iMac, iPhone and iPad. “I also love incredibly…

Worldpay has debuted a tool aimed to promote AI-powered payment integration and agentic commerce. Worldpay MCP, announced Monday (Nov. 24), is available now via the company’s Developer Hub and Github, letting developers and merchants create artificial intelligence agents and direct payment integrations with Worldpay’s API. The MCP is an open standard introduced late last year by Anthropic, designed to make AI systems more useful in real-world business settings. It allows artificial intelligence models like Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini to securely connect to business tools, databases and workflows. “Modern AI models are great at generating text and insights but generally cannot act on live data,” PYMNTS…

For decades, the mechanics of business payments barely changed. Wires, ACH batches and card networks moved money from point A to point B with only modest variations in speed and supporting information. The real differentiator across this historical ecosystem was financial strategy: how companies managed liquidity, planned capital allocation and navigated working capital constraints. But with real-time payment rails, AI-driven reconciliation tools and Saturday’s (Nov. 22) migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard reshaping much that has to do with moving money from A to B, finance leaders face a new mandate around the strategic potential of the information embedded within each…

Model ML has raised $75 million for its financial-services-focused artificial intelligence (AI) workflow automation platform. The company says this new funding, announced in a Monday (Nov. 24) news release, is among the largest FinTech Series A rounds on record. “Model ML is setting a new standard for how financial institutions leverage AI to achieve superior client results,” said Steve McLaughlin, founder and CEO of FT Partners, which led the funding round. “While we expect significant efficiency gains, the true power of Model ML lies in the insights it will unlock for our clients, investors, and the broader FinTech ecosystem. We believe Model ML will…

The White House has reportedly paused an executive order designed to stop state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The draft executive order would have targeted those AI rules with lawsuits and by withholding federal funds. But as Reuters reported Friday (Nov. 21), citing unnamed sources, those plans are now on hold. The report said that while the order was likely to face major pushback from the states, the fact that it was even considered demonstrates the extent of the Trump administration’s willingness to assist AI companies dealing with laws they claim limit innovation. The executive order would have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi…

Some of the world’s biggest insurers want to exclude artificial intelligence (AI) risks from corporate policies. Companies such as AIG, Great American and WR Berkley have recently asked U.S. regulators for leave to offer policies that exclude liabilities related to companies using AI tools like agents and chatbots, the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Nov. 23). This is happening amid a rush by businesses to adopt AI, leading to some costly errors related to “hallucinations” by the technology. According to the report, WR Berkeley wants to block claims involving “any actual or alleged use” of AI, including products or services sold by companies “incorporating” the technology. And in a filing…