Manufacturers unveiled a new generation of AI-powered generative toys at the Consumer Electronics Show, but emphasized careful safety measures after early models produced inappropriate responses in testing. Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show highlighted efforts to improve AI in toys following troubling early reports of chatbots giving inappropriate answers to children’s questions. A recent…
AI will have a lasting effect on the market. Finding artificial intelligence (AI) stocks with the intention of buying now and holding forever is a good idea. There may be some companies that rise or fall, but I think these three have strong staying power and will be forces to be reckoned with over the…
Nirmal Jingar receives a 2026 Global Recognition Award for leading AI platform modernization at Wayfair, generating millions of dollars in supply chain savings, advancing responsible adoption of generative AI, mentoring engineering teams, and shaping industry standards through governance frameworks and advisory work. New York, NY, USA, January 17, 2026 — Nirmal Jingara senior engineering manager…
Cloudflare’s decision to integrate AI startup Human Native into its stack marks a turning point: licensed, structured content could become the basis of a more sustainable AI economy. Although the ink is fairly fresh on the acquisition, announced Jan. 15, several media experts and publishers view it as a signal of how Cloudflare plans to…
ATLANTA — Using AI applications to create obscene, computer-generated images of real people could soon become a serious crime in Georgia. State senators on Monday considered a proposal to create the crime of “virtual staring” by using artificial intelligence to virtually undress people. The technology would have been considered science fiction several years ago, but…
The software giant is being outdone in innovation by AI start-ups. Actions of Microsoft (MSFT 2.86%) collapsed last week following the tech giant’s latest earnings report. Investors were likely worried about slowing cloud growth, massive increases in AI infrastructure capital spending, and the revelation that nearly half of its order book was tied to OpenAI….
The University of Nebraska announced Monday that a new company will rely on artificial intelligence. NU President Jeffrey Gold wrote in a university-wide email that the new “University of Nebraska AI Institute” will aim to expand the use and research of AI in multiple areas, including health care, agriculture, rural and urban development, business and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is also entering the race 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, which runs through February 22, bringing a layer of artificial intelligence to an event long defined as a showcase of human performance. From athlete training and broadcast production to fan engagement and judging, AI systems are increasingly integrated into the…
Originally published: 12 JAN 26 12:11 ET Updated: 12 JAN 26 3:16 PM ET NEW YORK (CNN) — Apple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri, which is expected to launch later this year, the two companies announced Monday. “After careful evaluation, Apple has determined that Google’s…
Agentic AI marks a significant shift in enterprise AI, moving from answering questions to doing real work. And unlike previous technology waves that offered capabilities that teams could leverage, AI agents deliver results. This changes the adoption curve. Once agents demonstrate tangible value at the task level, they proliferate quickly. During our own AI development…