Tag: Artificial intelligence

AIBusinessMedia

Cambridgeshire Videographer Shuts Business Citing AI Competition

A Fenland videographer is closing his decade-old business, blaming artificial intelligence for decimating his workload. David Johnson says demand for his film production and editing services has completely evaporated as companies turn to AI alternatives.

AI Disruption Forces Closure of Decade-Old Media Business

A Cambridgeshire videographer is shutting down his 10-year-old media company, with sources indicating the “influx of AI” has caused his workload to “plummet” dramatically. David Johnson, who operates DMJ-Imagery in Chatteris, Fenland, confirmed his business will cease operations in April after demand for his services “dried up” over the past year.

by Priya Kapoor
AIFintech

Visa Navigates AI Shopping Revolution Transforming E-Commerce Landscape

The e-commerce sector is bracing for a fundamental transformation as AI-powered shopping agents prepare to revolutionize how consumers make purchases online. Industry analysts suggest this shift could be as disruptive as the original move from physical stores to digital marketplaces, with payment processors like Visa working to ensure secure implementation.

The Rise of Automated Shopping Agents

The e-commerce landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation since the inception of online retail, with artificial intelligence poised to fundamentally alter how consumers shop. According to U.S. Census Bureau data cited in recent reports, Americans purchased more than $3.3 billion worth of items online daily during the second quarter of last year, demonstrating the massive scale of the market now facing disruption.

by Priya Kapoor
PolicyTechnology

FTC Removes AI Risk Warnings and Open-Source Guidance Under New Leadership

The FTC has removed multiple blog posts from the Lina Khan era addressing AI risks and open-source models. These deletions align with a broader pattern of government content removal affecting climate, health, and diversity information across federal agencies.

FTC Removes AI Risk Assessments and Open-Source Guidance

The Federal Trade Commission has removed three significant blog posts from the Lina Khan era that addressed artificial intelligence risks and open-source models, according to reports from Wired. The deleted content included posts titled “On Open-Weights Foundation Models,” “Consumers Are Voicing Concerns About AI,” and “AI and the Risk of Consumer Harm,” with the latter specifically noting the agency was “taking note of AI’s potential for real-world instances of harm.”

by Priya Kapoor
CybersecurityEducation

Cybersecurity Hiring Revolution: Skills Trump Degrees in AI-Driven Job Market

Cybersecurity employers are abandoning degree requirements in favor of aptitude and durable skills. Industry experts report hiring police officers, DJs, and others with transferable experience as deepfakes complicate recruitment.

Cybersecurity Hiring Paradigm Shifts Toward Skills and Experience

The cybersecurity workforce is undergoing a fundamental transformation as employers move beyond traditional degree requirements toward valuing durable skills and diverse experiences, according to reports from The Cyber Guild’s Uniting Women in Cyber conference. With global computer security facing millions of professional shortages, industry leaders indicate the future workforce will be built on resilience, curiosity, and adaptable capabilities rather than formal credentials.

by Samuel Kim