As state and local governments across the United States seek to operationalize artificial intelligence in their daily operations, a major technology provider working with these jurisdictions has released six new AI tools. The new feature comes from CivicPluswho is perhaps best known for creating municipal websites. However, the company offers many other government technology products…
When artificial intelligence emerged as a marketing tool, I felt threatened. Not by replacement, but by the idea that others might think that AI could replace the basic work we do as communicators. The more I watched professionals rely on AI without critical thought, the clearer it became: artificial intelligence is exactly what the name…
An executive in my professional network recently updated his LinkedIn profile with this message: “Friends, if you received an email from me regarding an opportunity at my organization, you did not receive it. My work email address has been spoofed.” Deepfaking involves using AI to generate convincing fake communications (as in the case of my…
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the way we learn and work, DeVry University will integrate AI introduction and skills building into every course by the end of the year. The effort expands on the automation and machine learning program DeVry launched in 2020, adding new AI-focused courses and credentials and integrating AI learning assistants…
In addition, employees must be made aware of the risks. Many, including CISOs, do not truly understand the scale of the problem and its broader implications. “Education is essential and doesn’t require a lot of work,” Williams said. Implementing a policy and framework, however, is, and businesses must first decide what risks they are willing…
Diving brief: The average organization now spends $55.7 million annually on software applications as a service, with artificial intelligence-based tools fastest growing, SaaS management company Zylo said in a report released Thursday. Even with software portfolios holding steady at an average of 305 applications, spending increased nearly 8% in 2025 from the previous year, according…
Editor’s note: This article is part of In the Omniversea series focused on how developers, 3D practitioners and businesses can transform their workflows using the latest advancements in OpenUSD And NVIDIA Omniverse. Open source has become essential to drive innovation in robotics and autonomy. By providing access to critical infrastructure – from simulation frameworks to…
Life without a smartphone may seem unimaginable, but AI giants are planning to scrap this ubiquitous gadget. “The race to overthrow the smartphone is on,” said The economistand the next generation of AI-powered devices intended to replace it could radically change our lives. Breaking the duopoly Over the past 20 years, the smartphone “has come…
Contracts for acquiring AI in the era of rapid adoption See the speakers Organizations and government agencies are acquiring AI at unprecedented speed, often faster than legal, procurement and governance frameworks can adapt. Standard software contracts are pushed beyond their limits, exposing buyers to unclear ownership of outcomes, weak data rights, opaque model behavior, regulatory…
Six months into its big AI turnaround, Meta estimates that 2026 will be the year it begins to reap the rewards. The tech giant has spent billions upon billions on meta-superintelligence labs, poaching top talent from the likes of OpenAI, Apple and more in hopes of revitalizing its failing AI initiatives. The company hopes to…