A new report finds utility pilot projects are often redundant and inconclusive, slowing innovation. With data center demand surging, regulators and companies are testing new “sandbox” frameworks to fast-track tech like virtual power plants and flexible data centers.
Opera is phasing out its in-house Aria AI assistant and integrating Google’s Gemini models instead. The new “Opera AI” will be available in Opera One, Opera GX, and the agentic Opera Neon browser. This move signals a major strategic pivot for the browser company.
A new MIT study is throwing cold water on the debate over AI and jobs. Researchers used a tool called the Iceberg Index to analyze 151 million American workers and found that today’s AI systems are already capable of automating tasks for over 20 million of them. That’s 11.7% of the labor force, repr
AWS Marketplace’s AI agent directory has seen explosive growth, far exceeding initial targets. The platform launched with 800 agents when only 50 were expected, and now hosts over 2,100 just months later.
When AWS Marketplace launched its AI agent directory in July 2025, the team expected 50 agents. Instead, they got 800 at launch, and that number has since ballooned to over 2,100. The explosive growth signals massive enterprise demand for ready-to-deploy AI solutions.
The United Nations is leading a global push for “citiverse” platforms that merge physical cities with digital twins. European initiatives aim to connect 100 cities by 2026, while Rotterdam has appointed the world’s first Chief Citiverse Officer to lead their digital transformation efforts.
AI agents are struggling with real enterprise deployments despite massive investments. The core problem? They don’t understand business context and data relationships. Ontology-based approaches might finally solve this.
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 has dropped to its lowest price ever at $479 during Black Friday sales. The compact desktop features Apple’s latest M4 chip and redesigned port layout, delivering performance that challenges much larger systems.
Management consultants are using AI to fabricate research citations in expensive reports. The problem goes far beyond one company and could be undermining your investment portfolio without you even knowing.
CD Projekt’s GOG storefront is throwing its weight behind indie horror game Horses after Valve permanently banned it from Steam. The Italian developer says the Steam rejection puts their studio at “high risk” of closure despite preparing for a December 2 launch on other platforms.
