Author: Art Ryan

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that retailers will enter this year’s peak shopping season defending themselves on more fronts than ever before. The report, Securing the Season: Fighting Fraud Without Losing Customers, outlines how the growth of holiday sales is being matched by the growth of holiday fraud. It shows how criminals exploit higher transaction volumes, how artificial intelligence is reshaping risk on both sides of the checkout counter and why merchants are being pushed to move from seasonal defenses to continuous protection. The report also highlights the role of customer service and authentication practices in reducing chargebacks that often pile up after January. Retailers have little room for error during the…

The wave of executive departures hitting Apple recently may not yet have crested. Johny Srouji, senior vice president of hardware technologies, recently informed CEO Tim Cook that he is thinking seriously about stepping down in the near future, Bloomberg News reported Saturday (Dec. 6), citing sources familiar with the matter. The report added that Srouji, who leads Apple’s in-house chips effort, has told colleagues that he plans to join another company if he ultimately decides to leave. As Bloomberg noted, this resignation — if it happens — would be the latest in a series of exits by key executives at the tech giant. Apple’s heads of artificial intelligence (AI) and…

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool that lets shoppers see how they would look in different outfits is resonating with clients, Stitch Fix CEO Matt Baer said Thursday (Dec. 4). “We’re seeing engagement from our clients that far exceeded our expectations when we rolled out the beta just a couple of months ago,” Baer said during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Stitch Fix announced the AI-powered visualization tool called Stitch Fix Vision on Oct. 6, saying it gives customers personalized imagery of their likeness in an array of shoppable outfit recommendations based on their style profile and the newest fashion trends. Aside from seeing their likeness in a variety of styles, customers can see themselves in a range…

Saudi Arabia’s Misraj AI has introduced a new Arabic-first AI system at Amazon’s big tech event, AWS re:Invent 2025. This system in question here is called Kawn, and it has been designed to understand Arabic the way people actually speak it. Saudi Arabia’s first language is Arabic, so it’s given that the majority of the population receives information written in Arabic. With a new AI system that can do things for you while understanding the common dialect is such a big deal Why the launch of Kawn is important As you may know, most of the world’s AI tools have…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The wait is over. Day 1 of the Global AI Show 2025 has officially begun at the world-class Space42 Arena, bringing together the most influential minds in artificial intelligence, technology, policy, and innovation. Held from December 8–9, 2025, the event is set to redefine the global AI landscape with visionary insights, groundbreaking solutions, and real-world deployments shaping the decade ahead. With thousands of attendees from across the globe — including enterprise leaders, government delegations, AI pioneers, investors, founders, and emerging talent — Global AI Show 2025 is now underway as one of the most impactful AI…

A new AI-powered assistant has been unveiled to support letting agents with improved data-driven property market insights, empowering agencies with faster access to analytics, trends, and valuations. The tool promises to streamline property research and support agents in delivering more informed services to their clients. What the New AI Tool Offers Why This Launch Matters in Today’s Property Market What to Expect: Adoption and Next Steps Conclusion: A New Chapter for Tech-Enabled Real Estate Services The launch of this AI assistant marks a significant moment for real estate and letting agencies — blending traditional property expertise with modern data intelligence.…

New Delhi — In a pioneering move to strengthen India’s next generation of technologists, the Delhi Government has launched a major AI Innovation Drive that will provide 500,000 students across the capital with structured training in artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and emerging technologies. The initiative signals one of the largest school-level AI education programs in the country’s history. A Transformative Leap for School Education in Delhi The newly launched AI initiative aims to mainstream technology education in government and government-aided schools by offering: By integrating AI into early learning, the program intends to spark curiosity, foster innovation, and equip students…

The UK will use AI to “track and deter” Russian submarines as part of a new multi-million-pound hi-tech force to protect Britain’s undersea cables and pipelines. The hybrid naval force, named Atlantic Bastion, will combine autonomous vehicles and AI with warships and aircraft to identify threats to underwater structures and to defend them from interference. Announcing the plans, the defence secretary John Healey said it would be a “highly advanced hybrid fighting force to detect, deter and defeat those who threaten us”. The move comes after cables in the Baltic Sea were reported to have been damaged recently and UK defence intelligence has identified that Russia is modernising…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The wait is over. Tomorrow, the doors of the iconic Space42 Arena will open for Global AI Show 2025, uniting the world’s most influential leaders in artificial intelligence, frontier technology, investment, and governance. For two days, Abu Dhabi will transform into the global stage where the next decade of intelligent innovation begins. With AI reshaping industries at unprecedented speed, this year’s event is expected to drive the most important conversations of 2025 — from national AI strategies and digital trust to agentic systems, enterprise transformation, and the rise of new AI economies. 🚀 A Landmark Gathering…

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate Wednesday (Dec. 3) would enable the government to gather more data to better understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce. The AI Workforce Projections, Research, and Evaluations to Promote AI Readiness and Employment Act, or AI Workforce PREPARE Act, (S.3339) was introduced by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and is cosponsored by Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio). “We have to understand how AI is changing the workforce so we can equip American workers with the skills necessary to stay ahead of China and lead the world,” Banks said in a Thursday (Dec. 4) press release.…

The recent series of executive departures from Apple has reportedly been accompanied by moves further down the org chart. Those moves include dozens of employees who left Apple for OpenAI and Meta in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday (Dec. 5), citing its study of LinkedIn profiles. These employees include engineers and designers with expertise in areas such as audio, watch design and robotics, according to the report. The report noted that these moves are happening at a time when competitors are working to challenge the market share held by the iPhone and other parts of Apple’s ecosystem, Apple is adjusting to the artificial intelligence (AI) era, and…

Travel agencies are reportedly equipping themselves with new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to hold their own against larger competitors that are deploying AI agents. The agencies are using their new tools to complement the human insight professional travel planners already provide, Bloomberg reported Friday (Dec. 5). The report noted that large companies like Expedia, Google and Kayak are using generative AI to answer travel questions. Consumers are increasingly comfortable with using AI get ideas and plan and book trips, it added. In this environment, one travel agency, Fora, has armed its travel designers with an in-house AI tool called Price Drop that monitors the global distribution system for…

In the high-stakes world of financial services, the promise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is efficiency at scale. But a new study suggests that when the digital pressure cooker heats up, autonomous agents behave like stressed-out human employees, and to meet a deadline, they cheat. New research from Scale AI and academic collaborators shows that agents are more likely to violate safety constraints when time or step limits shrink. The findings come from PropensityBench, a benchmark designed to test whether AI systems take harmful shortcuts when a task becomes difficult to complete safely. The test gives a model access to allowed tools and…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The wait is almost over. In just 2 days, the world’s most influential AI leaders, innovators, policymakers, founders, and industry disruptors will gather at Space42 Arena for Global AI Show 2025 — a landmark event set to redefine how nations, businesses, and societies build the next era of intelligent systems. As the global race to harness AI accelerates, Abu Dhabi is emerging as a strategic hub — and GAIS 2025 will be the epicenter of the conversation. 🚀 A Defining Moment for Global AI Leadership With 5,000+ attendees, 200+ expert speakers, and 150+ partners, the Global…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The gaming world is officially on countdown mode. In just 4 days, Abu Dhabi will open its doors to thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and global industry leaders for Global Games Show 2025, taking place December 10–11 at the iconic Space42 Arena. The event is set to ignite the region with breakthrough announcements, cutting-edge showcases, and the largest convergence of gaming innovation ever hosted in the Middle East. Backed by industry forces including VAP Group, Times of Games, and the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, GGS 2025 is shaping up to be a defining moment…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to announce Diana Hamade, Founder and Managing Partner of Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law, as a distinguished speaker at this year’s global gathering of AI, policy, and governance leaders, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Diana is one of the UAE’s most respected legal professionals, known for her expertise across civil law, Sharia law, family law, succession planning, and private client practice. A Leading UAE-Licensed Lawyer with Full Rights of Audience Diana Hamade is licensed to practice before all UAE courts, giving her a unique breadth…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Ismail Awad, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier AI and cybersecurity summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Dr. Awad is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in cybersecurity, with groundbreaking research that is shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems. A Globally Ranked Cybersecurity Authority Dr. Awad has been consistently ranked among the top 2% of influential scientists worldwide from 2021 to 2025, a testament to his…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to welcome Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Polygon, as a featured speaker at this year’s world-leading AI and frontier technology summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. Sandeep is one of the most influential pioneers in Web3, best known for building Polygon, the globally adopted blockchain platform powering the next evolution of decentralized applications, digital assets, and scalable Ethereum infrastructure. A Visionary Architect of Web3 and Scalable Decentralization Sandeep Nailwal co-founded Polygon with the mission to solve one of Web3’s biggest challenges: scaling Ethereum without…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is pleased to announce John Lilic, Shareholder and Advisory Board Member at Hilbert Group, as a featured speaker at this year’s global gathering of AI, Web3, and frontier technology innovators, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. John Lilic is one of the blockchain ecosystem’s early builders and most respected voices, with a career spanning a decade of contributions to the technologies shaping the future of decentralized systems and intelligent digital economies. A Long-Time Contributor to the Global Blockchain & Web3 Movement John’s journey through the world of blockchain…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is honored to welcome H.E. Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier AI and digital transformation summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. His Excellency is one of the most respected leaders in global finance, having shaped the development of Kazakhstan’s capital markets and strengthened AIFC’s role as a leading financial hub bridging East and West. A Proven Leader in Global Finance & Capital Markets With over 16 years of experience in international finance, His Excellency has…