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Marketing AI boom faces crisis of consumer trust The vast majority (92%) of marketing professionals are using AI in their day-to-day operations, turning it from a buzzword into a workhorse.

According to SAP Emarsys – which took the pulse of over 10,000 consumers and 1,250 marketers – while businesses are seeing real benefits from AI, shoppers are becoming increasingly distrustful, especially when it comes to their personal data. www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/marketi...

Alibaba launches AI agent to speed up online sourcing for merchants Alibaba International has turned Accio into an AI trade assistant that takes products from concept to supplier in minutes, helping small businesses compete globally.

Alibaba International introduces AI agent for global trade built on its Accio B2B search engine. Accio Agent, the new tool comes after Accio passed two million users and shifts the platform from a search-and-sourcing tool into an AI-driven ‘trade assistant.’ www.marketingtechnews.net/news/alibaba...

AI is making hackers smarter — and defenders can’t keep up, CrowdStrike finds Hackers are running more organised, business-like operations in 2025, using AI to scale social engineering, automate tasks, and move faster than ever.

Cybercriminals are becoming more organised and efficient. According to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report, “enterprising adversaries” use well-planned, scalable tactics to hit their targets quickly and effectively. techhq.com/news/ai-is-m... #TechHQ

Former chancellor: UK must act now on crypto or risk irrelevance A fierce debate is simmering over the UK finance industry’s attitude towards crypto, blockchain, and the broader Web3 ecosystem.

A fierce debate is simmering over the UK finance industry’s attitude towards crypto, blockchain, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/former-... #UK #crypto #blockchain #web3 #finance #TheBlock

UK public asked to shape rollout of self-driving cars Self-driving cars are shifting from science fiction to reality, and the UK government is asking for your help to get the rollout right.

Self-driving cars are shifting from science fiction to reality, and the UK government is asking for your help to get the rollout right. A nationwide conversation has been launched to share thoughts on how automated passenger services should work. iottechnews.com/news/uk-publ... #IoT

Mastodon app update brings quote post support and UI changes The Mastodon app now shows Quote Posts from other platforms, with full quoting and user controls coming soon.

Mastodon has released version 4.4. The update brings several improvements across the platform and lays the foundation for a change that could shape how people interact on the site — the introduction of Quote Posts. techhq.com/news/mastodo... #TechHQ

Apple loses key AI leader to Meta Apple is nursing a fresh wound this week after losing one of its most crucial AI leaders to Meta and its new Superintelligence Labs.

Apple is nursing a fresh wound this week after losing one of its most crucial AI leaders to Meta. Ruoming Pang, the executive who oversaw Apple Intelligence, has jumped ship to join Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs. www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/apple-l... #AINews #Meta #Apple

CARV outlines AI agent plan with blockchain at the core CARV plans to build autonomous AI agents on-chain, but the roadmap is largely untested, with open questions around safety, trust, and real-world use.

Web3 data platform CARV is working on a new AI roadmap that goes beyond typical integrations like chatbots or content tools. blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/carv-ou... #web3 #CARV #AI #AIroadmap #chatbots #contenttools #TheBlock

Humanoid robot could tackle global labour shortage Internet of Things News % Humanoid robot could tackle global labour shortage Internet of Things News

Measurement technology giant Hexagon has unveiled AEON, an advanced industrial humanoid robot designed to address the mounting global labour crisis affecting manufacturing and logistics sectors. iottechnews.com/news/hexagon... #IoT #humanoid #robot #manufacturing

From Complexity to Clarity: AI + Agility Layer for Intelligent Insurance Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Discover how embedded #AI and process automation can unlock value across the #insurance lifecycle at the free #webinar, From Complexity to Clarity: AI + Agility Layer for Intelligent Insurance (July 16, 2025 at 2pm ET), led by EXL & Appian. Register today: event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/800014... #GenAI

Sam Altman, OpenAI: The superintelligence era has begun OpenAI chief Sam Altman has declared that humanity has crossed into the era of artificial superintelligence—and there's no turning back.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has declared that humanity has crossed into the era of artificial superintelligence—and there’s no turning back. www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/sam-alt... #OpenAI #AI #artificialsuperintelligence #AINews

Amazon invests $10B in North Carolina AI data centre Amazon has announced $10 billion investment in Richmond County, North Carolina to build an AI-focused data centre.

Amazon Web Services announced a $10 billion AI data centre investment in Richmond County, North Carolina, marking the company’s largest single investment in the state’s history. www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/amazon-... #cloudcomputing #datacentre #AWS #Amazon #AIdata

Dell wins NVIDIA Vera Rubin supercomputer contract for DOE The Nvidia Vera Rubin supercomputer represents a major federal investment to serve 11,000 researchers across fusion energy, astronomy, and life sciences

The US Department of Energy has awarded Dell Technologies a contract to build the next-generation NERSC-10 supercomputer, powered by #Nvidia Vera Rubin #supercomputer architecture. techhq.com/2025/05/dell...

Pakistan allocates 2,000MW to energy-to-cryptocurrency strategy The Block Pakistan dedicates 2,000MW electricity for Bitcoin mining energy allocation as part of national crypto strategy to monetize surplus power capacity and attract investment.

Pakistan's decision to dedicate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining energy allocation signals a potentially significant approach to addressing chronic energy overcapacity through digital asset generation. blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/pakista... #digitalassets #TheBlock #bitcoin

Japan, South Korea, and Australia step up clean energy push in Southeast Asia China leads in clean energy investment in Southeast Asia, but Japan, South Korea, and Australia are gaining ground in solar, battery, and transmission projects.

China may still lead in #cleanenergy investment in #SoutheastAsia, but Japan, South Korea, and Australia are each carving out roles in #solar, battery, and power transmission projects, signalling growing competition in the region’s #energytransition. sustainability-news.net/industries/e...

JetBrains reveals Kotlin 2.2, Amper, AI tools at KotlinConf 2025 At KotlinConf 2025, JetBrains showcased Kotlin advancements including K2 compiler maturation, Amper tooling, KMP strides, and a push into AI.

Will you be checking out the latest advancements to Kotlin and its tooling? #jetbrains #kotlinconf #developers #coding #opensource #programming #kotlin #ai #tech #news #technology

I/O 2025: Google steers Gemini AI into connected cars Google isn't taking its foot off the accelerator when it comes to connected cars, unveiling a suite of advancements during I/O 2025.

Google isn’t taking its foot off the accelerator when it comes to connected cars, unveiling a suite of advancements during I/O 2025. Their stated ambition? To foster “a safe, seamless, and helpful connected driving experience.” iottechnews.com/news/i-o-202...
#Google #connectedcars #IoT #IoTNews

Taiwan builds AI supercomputer with NVIDIA and Foxconn Taiwan is building an AI cloud supercomputer in partnership with NVIDIA and Foxconn to support national AI development.

Taiwan is planning to build a large-scale AI supercomputer as part of a collaboration between NVIDIA, Foxconn, and the National Science and Technology Council. www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/taiwan-... #AI #supercomputer #NVIDIA #Foxconn

🔐 Cybercriminals are levelling up. 92% of #phishing attacks powered by #AI and 47% are evading defenses. Are you ready for 2025’s phishing surge? Register for this free webinar on 15 May (2pm ET) to learn from KnowBe4, trusted by top #cybersecurity companies. event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/800013...

Alarming rise in AI-powered scams: Microsoft reveals $4 Billion in thwarted fraud AI-powered scams are rapidly evolving as cybercriminals embrace new technologies to target unsuspecting victims.

AI-powered scams are evolving rapidly as cybercriminals use new technologies to target victims, according to Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report. www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/alarmin... #AI #scams #cybercriminals #cyberthreats

Brandon Lutnick teams up with SoftBank, Tether on $3.6bn bitcoin vehicle A new bitcoin investment vehicle called Twenty One Capital is launching with backing from SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, starting with 42,000 BTC.

Brandon Lutnick is working with SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex on a new #Bitcoin acquisition vehicle aimed at consolidating #cryptocurrency holdings as #digitalasset markets respond to possible policy shifts under a second #Trumpadministration. blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/brandon...

OpenAI would buy Chrome if Google is forced to divest, court hears OpenAI told a court it may buy Chrome if regulators force a sale, aiming to lessen its reliance on Google’s search dominance.

OpenAI would consider acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if regulators move to break it off from Alphabet as part of efforts to restore competition in search, according to Reuters. techwireasia.com/2025/04/open... #TechWireAsia #Google #AI #Cloud

We spoke to Ahmed Bukhamseen, CEO of Quant, at the Huawei Cloud Summit in Barcelona to discuss how #AI and #bigdata are transforming the #realestate market in #SaudiArabia. Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Sw... #RealEstate #OpenData #AI

Meta breakup threat: What marketers need to know - Marketing Tech News The Meta breakup threat moves into a critical phase on April 14 as the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the social media giant begins in Washington.

The current threat to #Meta of a potential enforced breaking-up of the company will move into an important phase on April 14, as the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against the #socialmedia giant begins in Washington. www.marketingtechnews.net/news/meta-br... #marketingtech

🚀 Learn how to keep your organisation safe from sophisticated cyber threats at 'Your Best Defense Against 2025’s Most Dangerous Phishing Attacks' on 15 May 2025. Register to stay ahead of the developments that are keeping security professionals up at night:: event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/800013...

Jeremy Wallace, Safari Micro: How MSPs can win on efficiency, not just price Safari Micro’s Jeremy Wallace explains why automation, efficiency and AI are becoming essential for MSPs to stay competitive — and why smart architecture still matters more than ever.

At NerdioCon 2025 in La Quinta, California, we caught up with Jeremy Wallace, principal cloud architect at IT services company Safari Micro, to chat about how the MSP landscape is evolving. Read the interview: www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/jeremy-... #cloudtech #IT #cloud

Nokia, Telia, and Finnish military achieve cross-nation 5G slicing Telia, Nokia, and the Finnish military have conducted the first standalone 5G slice handover between multiple countries on a live network.

In partnership with Telia and Nokia, the Finnish military has conducted the first standalone 5G slice handover between multiple countries on a live network. www.telecomstechnews.com/news/nokia-t...
#Telia #Nokia #military #Finland #5G #network

Crypto stocks fall following US tariff escalation Crypto-related stocks and digital assets fell sharply as the new US tariff stoked global trade concerns. Bitcoin and ether dropped alongside broader tech and equity markets, highlighting crypto’s sens...

US-listed cryptocurrency stocks fell in value on Thursday following a fresh round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, adding to concerns over global trade tensions and triggering a broader pullback in risk assets. blockchaintechnology-news.com/news/crypto-... #crypto #TheBlock #US

Water cooling in data centres can be improved by use of AI A company claims its systems that use AI can improve the efficiency of water cooling systems typically used by the data centre industry.

Sustainability company Ecolab has highlighted the continued and increasing demands placed on natural resources by AI computing technology, particularly the use of water. sustainability-news.net/climate-natu... #Sustainability #Ecolab #AI #datacentres

We spoke to Brian Wagner, Defence.com, to explore the next generation of cyber attacks, how businesses can protect themselves in a perimeterless world, and why the human factor remains the greatest risk and the greatest opportunity in cybersecurity today. www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/brian-w...