How AI May Be Quieting the Human Brain

A recent MIT study suggests that relying on AI tools like ChatGPT could be lowering brain activity during problem-solving and writing tasks. Using electroencephalography (EEG) to measure cognitive load, researchers found that people who wrote essays without digital assistance showed the most neural activity, while those using search engines or AI demonstrated noticeably less. The […]

Huawei Unveils SuperPoD: Turning Thousands of AI Chips Into One Giant Computer

Imagine linking thousands of AI processors across dozens of server cabinets and making them operate as if they were one massive computer. That’s the vision behind Huawei’s new SuperPoD architecture, showcased at HUAWEI CONNECT. The breakthrough represents more than technical power—it signals a shift in how AI infrastructure could be designed, scaled, and deployed worldwide. […]

Samsung Launches TRUEBench to Measure Real-World AI Productivity

As enterprises race to adopt large language models (LLMs), one key challenge has persisted: how to evaluate their effectiveness in real business environments. Traditional benchmarks often test academic knowledge or language trivia, but they don’t reflect the complex, multilingual, and context-driven tasks companies actually face. Samsung Research has stepped in with a new system called […]

Building Ethical Cybersecurity as the Cornerstone of Enterprise Trust

When ransomware groups like Akira and Ryuk started shutting down organisations worldwide, the natural response from the cybersecurity industry was to strengthen firewalls, push more automation, and lock down systems tighter than ever. But as Romanus Prabhu Raymond, Director of Technology at ManageEngine, points out, this defensive posture often created a new dilemma: what happens […]

AI-Powered Automation Brings Efficiency to Community Banks

Fintech vendor CSI has partnered with HuLoop, an AI-driven no-code automation provider, to help banks streamline operations and reduce costs. The collaboration integrates HuLoop’s Work Intelligence platform with CSI’s NuPoint Core Banking System, giving financial institutions new tools to manage accounts, transactions, and compliance-heavy workflows. Tackling Banking Challenges Banks face mounting challenges in customer onboarding, […]

France Tightens Cybersecurity as AI Threats Intensify

A recent report from technology advisory firm ISG highlights how AI-enabled threats and stricter regulations are reshaping France’s cybersecurity landscape. Many businesses are now reassessing priorities, with increased budgets dedicated to tackling risks and meeting compliance demands. Julien Escribe, partner and managing director at ISG, noted that enterprises require fresh guidance to set the right […]

Huawei Unveils Next-Generation Ascend Chips to Power Massive Compute Clusters

At its annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, the company announced major updates to its Ascend chip lineup, marking a new chapter in its AI and infrastructure strategy. Deputy chair Eric Xu described the year as transformative, pointing to breakthroughs like DeepSeek-R1 while acknowledging ongoing challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. Huawei’s strategy centers on advancing infrastructure […]

Thinking Machines Joins OpenAI to Accelerate AI Adoption in Asia-Pacific

Thinking Machines Data Science has become the first official OpenAI Services Partner in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration is designed to help enterprises move beyond AI pilot projects and deliver measurable business outcomes. With AI adoption rising rapidly—an IBM study found that 61% of APAC enterprises already use AI—the challenge is no longer experimentation but […]

Yext Scout Helps Brands Navigate the New AI Search Era

Consumers no longer rely solely on traditional search engines to discover brands, products, or services. With conversational platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok gaining influence, discovery journeys have been reshaped. Instead of scrolling through search engine results pages, users now get instant, AI-driven answers—leaving brands scrambling to adapt. Enter Yext Scout Yext, long known […]

VMware’s Balancing Act: AI Ambitions Meet Legacy Realities

At its recent VMware Explore conference, Broadcom announced that VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is now “AI native.” The move signals the company’s intent to align with the broader tech industry’s adoption of large language models and agentic AI. This push arrives against a backdrop of controversy. Since Broadcom acquired VMware in late 2023, customers have […]