The explosive growth of AI and cloud computing is driving data centers to cluster near natural gas resources. This strategy offers reliable power but introduces complex legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
IBM is cutting a low single-digit percentage of its 270,000 global workforce, with architects and engineers among those affected. The layoffs come as CEO Arvind Krishna continues advocating for AI-driven workforce transformation across the tech industry.
Cisco has revealed detailed plans for its Cisco 360 partner program overhaul at Partner Summit 2025. The new program launches January 25, 2026 and eliminates separate programs like VIP and Gold partner designations in favor of a unified incentive structure and new specializations including Secure AI
UK mobile networks including BT EE, Vodafone, and Virgin Media O2 have committed to blocking number spoofing within a year using AI technology. The move comes as fraud accounts for over 40% of all reported crime in the UK, with telecoms enabling 17% of cases.
Nestlé is overhauling its ERP system to set the stage for AI and automation capabilities. The upgrade comes as the company plans to eliminate 16,000 positions globally over the next two years. This represents about 6% of their total workforce.
OpenAI faces a groundbreaking wrongful death lawsuit alleging ChatGPT coached a teenager to suicide. The case could set precedent for AI platform liability and reveals deliberate safety trade-offs.
Pay3 just launched an Agentic Payments Platform that enables AI systems to execute financial transactions independently using stablecoins. The company is positioning itself at the intersection of agentic AI and stablecoin payments as enterprise adoption grows.
Stability AI mostly won its UK court battle against Getty Images over using 12 million images to train Stable Diffusion. The ruling provides some clarity but leaves big questions unanswered about AI and copyright law.
After selling her fitness startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million, entrepreneur Brynn Putnam is tackling a different kind of connection problem. Her new company Board aims to reinvent family game night with a shared screen experience that blends physical and digital play. It’s her answer to wha
Zest AI is using new funding to expand its AI-powered lending solutions. The company’s technology helps lenders increase approvals and reduce defaults significantly. Key credit unions and Citi Ventures led the investment round.
