OPINION: AI can’t compete with authentic voice

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…

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AI-powered toys navigate safety concerns after early missteps

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…

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Agentic AI edges closer to everyday production use

Many security and operations teams now spend less time wondering whether agentic AI has a place in production and more time determining how to run it securely at scale. A new research report from Dynatrace examines how large organizations are moving agentic AI from pilot projects to real-world environments and where these efforts are stagnating….

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A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong

Shortly after Google announced its new universal commerce protocol for AI-powered sales agents, a consumer economy watchdog sounded the alarm. In a post now viral on X Viewed nearly 400,000 times, Lindsay Owens wrote on Sunday: “Big/bad news for consumers. Google today announced how it plans to integrate shopping into its AI offerings, including search…

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New Steam rules redefine when AI use must be disclosed

An update to Steam’s policy reduces AI disclosure obligations, easing concerns about developer tools while maintaining transparency of art, audio, and narrative elements. Steam clarified its position on AI in video games by updating the disclosure rules that developers must follow when publishing titles on the platform. The review comes after months of debate within…

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Generative AI adoption trends around the world

Adoption of artificial intelligence is on the rise globally, but new data shows that some countries are significantly outperforming others, while the gap between advanced and developing countries has widened. The UAE and Singapore stand out, with more than 60% of the population in both countries using some type of generative AI tool in the…

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