Alabama lawmakers push forward with AI regulation while navigating Trump’s executive order

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Alabama lawmakers are introducing bills to regulate how artificial intelligence is used in the state. These bills cover everything from requiring age verification for AI chatbots to using AI in healthcare decisions. President Trump recently issued a decree which prevent states from enacting certain AI-related laws. This order warns that states…

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Darktrace highlights growing unease as AI agents operate with access to critical data and processes

Darktrace announced the findings of its State of AI Cybersecurity Report 2026examining how the rapid adoption of AI in business is changing the nature of cyber risk for global businesses. The findings highlight growing concern among cybersecurity professionals about the rise of agentic AI in their organizations, with more than three-quarters (76%) of security professionals…

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Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows that more advisors are turning to generative AI for greater efficiency, while clients demand deeper advice, context and emotional support. Financial advisors rely on generative AI to manage their routine work, but remain cautious about how the technology fits into their role as relationship managers and behavioral coaches, according to Morningstar data….

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AI wasn’t the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025

Meta’s 5-gigawatt “Hyperion” data center under construction in Richland Parish, Louisiana, January 9, 2026. Meta The popular narrative that artificial intelligence is the engine that keeps the U.S. economy alive appears exaggerated, according to recent analyses. The AI ​​boom has reshaped stock market valuations, driven large investments and record bond issuances to finance data centers,…

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Five9 and Google Cloud Advance AI-Driven Customer Experiences

Five9 announced its decision to collaborate with Google Cloud for common customer experience solutions. This follows a series of announcements from the contact center giant earlier this week focused on improving customer experience with AI services. Their latest partnership will see both providers collaborate towards an effective customer solution, enabling enterprise customers to improve their…

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Qlik Welcomes Mark Relph of AWS to AI Council

This addition brings the perspective of the cloud ecosystem and enterprise AI implementation to the board, advising Qlik on practical and responsible adoption of AI. PHILADELPHIA, January 21, 2026–(BUSINESS FEED)–Qlik®a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that Mark Relph, Director of Amazon Web Services (AWS), has joined…

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