Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rolling out its biggest visual search update in years, marking the 25th anniversary of Google Images. The redesign includes a personalized homepage with real-time galleries and AI-powered image generation directly in AI Overviews using the Nano Banana model. This allows users to create custom images from text prompts when existing web images don't fit their needs. The update begins rolling out to US desktop users in English over the next few weeks. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft's latest sustainability report reveals a 25% increase in emissions, reaching 20.3 million tonnes. The rise is linked to the rapid expansion of AI data centres, which require massive amounts of energy. Despite this, Microsoft continues to invest in renewable energy and carbon removal technologies. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic is investing $10 million CAD in eight Canadian research institutions to advance beneficial and responsible AI. The funding spans AI safety, mental health, Indigenous languages, and quantum computing. Canada ranks second in per-capita Claude usage. Additionally, startups affiliated with Amii, Mila, and Vector will receive API credits. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Twenty-six current and former Meta employees filed a federal lawsuit alleging the company used AI-powered scoring systems to disproportionately target workers with disabilities or who had taken medical leave during layoffs in May. The suit claims Meta relied on productivity metrics, keystroke monitoring, and AI token usage data, structurally disadvantaging those who missed work for protected reasons. It marks the first major challenge to a tech giant's use of AI in termination decisions, raising questions about algorithmic bias in employment. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum IBM shares fell sharply after preliminary Q2 revenue of $17 billion came in below the $18 billion consensus. Despite surging AI bookings exceeding $12 billion cumulatively, software and consulting revenue missed targets, and infrastructure dropped 7%. CEO Arvind Krishna cited execution issues and tariff-related customer shifts, raising questions about the pace of IBM's AI-driven transformation. View more
Jul 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kalshi has developed a forward curve for GPU rental costs using prediction market contracts, extending up to a year. This move places it alongside CME Group and ICE in the race to standardize AI computing power as a tradable commodity. The tool aims to provide price transparency and hedging capabilities for the volatile GPU market, which is projected to reach trillions in spending over the next decade. View more
Jul 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2026 is set to bring together industry leaders, technologists, and innovators. This article highlights the most anticipated sessions, groundbreaking technologies, and strategic insights that will shape the future of artificial intelligence and data analytics. View more
Jul 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum This comprehensive guide outlines a practical step-by-step approach to AI governance, covering risk assessment, policy development, transparency, and accountability. It helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI regulation and ethical considerations. View more
Jul 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum AI agent crawlers, like those from OpenAI and Google, increasingly require permission before scraping website content. This article explains the reasons behind the shift—privacy concerns, copyright issues, and server load—and provides actionable steps for site owners to manage access. Also covered are best practices for both crawler operators and publishers to navigate this new landscape. View more
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