The economist who popularized the “K-shaped economy” concept says experts are missing the emotional component driving economic behavior. Peter Atwater describes a “sea of despair” among lower-income Americans while the wealthy feel “intense certainty.” This emotional divide could lead to seismic con
Ubisoft postponed its first-half fiscal year 2025-26 results minutes after they were supposed to be released. The company also requested trading halts on its shares and bonds until the results are published. This unprecedented move has analysts speculating about potential major announcements or fina
Researchers are finding evidence of learning, problem-solving, and agency in the simplest computer algorithms. These unprogrammed behaviors emerge when you give individual data points autonomy, mirroring what happens in biological systems. The findings challenge fundamental assumptions about intelli
Governments are racing toward digital self-sufficiency, with Forrester predicting mandates for sovereign AI and hardened cyber postures by 2026. This push comes as geopolitical tensions and domestic pressures drive nations toward tech nationalism. The challenge will be balancing national security wi
LinkedIn is rolling out AI-powered people search that lets you find connections by describing what you need. Instead of searching for specific job titles or companies, you can ask questions like “Who can help me understand US work visas?” The feature launches for Premium users in the US starting tod
Nearly a third of companies are experiencing almost complete failure of their AI proof-of-concept projects according to new research. While some organizations succeed, most struggle to move beyond testing. The real problem isn’t the technology itself.
Tesla’s trillion-dollar valuation bet on humanoid robots faces an unexpected obstacle. China is building its own robotics ecosystem at unprecedented scale. And Beijing might not let foreign competitors dominate its strategic industries.
Google DeepMind is training its latest AI agent, SIMA 2, using commercial video games like Goat Simulator 3. The system learns through trial and error to follow complex instructions in virtual worlds. Researchers see this as a stepping stone to developing capable real-world robot companions.
Google is tweaking its Android developer verification requirements after facing criticism over potential sideloading restrictions. The company will now create a special process for “experienced users” to install unverified apps. The full verification system rolls out globally in March 2026.
New adjustments to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive offer a compliance delay for many companies. But this breather is a strategic test, separating those who will merely survive from those who will thrive by building a data-driven foundation.
