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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.SoftBank is in talks to lead a funding round for artificial intelligence robotics start-up Skild AI that would more than double its valuation to close to $4bn, as Masayoshi Son hunts for deals to match his vaunted ambitions for the sector.The fresh investment, which was confirmed by three people familiar with the matter, is set to eclipse the $300mn raised in the company’s first round in July and has been given the green light by the SoftBank founder.However, the people cautioned talks…
Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management Platform Supports Operational and Physical Security Requirements for Global Locations REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, today announced it has been awarded an additional one (1) year system maintenance and sustainment contract for an existing Fortune 100 customer leveraging the Company’s Acropolis Enterprise Video and Data Management platform supporting operational and physical security requirements. “Our follow-on expansion contract with this flagship customer is a testament to the Acropolis eco-system’s ability…
Case Western Reserve University has unveiled the AI in Education initiative hub, a resource that serves as a one-stop shop for all things artificial intelligence (AI) at CWRU. The hub centralizes resources, highlights news and events, and provides updates on how AI is being integrated into the university’s educational mission and research initiatives. Empowering the campus community and beyond As AI reshapes industries and academia, CWRU is taking steps to ensure its community is equipped to navigate this transformation. The hub provides access to courses, programs, and tools that build AI skills for users at all experience levels. “AI is…
University of North Georgia student Marley Stevens was sitting in her car when she got the email notification: Her professor had given her a zero on a paper and accused her of using artificial intelligence to cheat. Her offense? Using Grammarly, a spell check plug-in that utilizes AI, to proofread a paper. Despite the tool being listed as a recommended resource on UNG’s site, Stevens was put on academic probation after a misconduct and appeals process that lasted six months. Getting a zero on the paper impacted her GPA, and she lost her scholarship as a result. She was already taking Lexapro…
DeepSeek, a powerful new open-source AI from China, may have put a pin to the AI valuation bubble. While that’s bad news for investors, it’s good news for marketers. What it is. DeepSeek is said to work as well as OpenAI’s o1 while costing 95% less. It was built without the state-of-the-art NVIDIA chips used by OpenAI, Google and most other big GenAI companies. These chips can cost up to $70,000 each. In addition to using less expensive equipment, DeepSeek’s developers created a less expensive way to train it. “DeepSeek came out and is beating the pants off everyone and…
For Super Bowl 2025, Google is taking a different approach to ads. Each of the 50 states will see a different Super Bowl commercial promoting a local small business or nonprofit using “Google Workspace with Gemini.” Earlier this month, Google announced the full Gemini experience is coming to Workspace business users. This new feature will get its airtime during the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl game.If you live in Texas, you’ll see Bison Coolers, and residents of Oregon will be introduced to the team at Jacobsen’s Salt Co. Each of these small businesses is driving the American…
Brands are under pressure to produce more relevant content, faster, across more platforms. To meet that demand, Dentsu and Adobe are rolling out Adobe GenStudio Dentsu+, an AI tool designed to help brands scale content production without ballooning costs.Launched last year, GenStudio integrates applications from Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Firefly’s AI models into a single platform. Dentsu is layering its proprietary tools—Merkury (identity and audience insights), and generative AI performance marketing tool GIA—onto Adobe’s content supply chain suite, GenStudio, to automate the process. It’s also layering sustainability tracking capabilities and more through its production arm Tag. So…
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering convenience and efficiency in various tasks. However, it is essential to be mindful of privacy concerns when interacting with AI systems. During Data Privacy Week, Information Technology Services offers these tips to keep in mind when using AI: Comply with University policy. Don’t enter WVU data into generative AI tools unless the software you are using was approved through the IT Purchase Request process. The University also published these guidelines to address the use of AI. Don’t enter your personal information. AI models “learn” from what…
The trend: Gen Zers recognize how important it is to maintain ideal health and wellness, but they don’t feel equipped with the tools and knowledge to achieve it, according to a recently published Collage Group survey of 4,713 US consumers that was shared with EMARKETER.The topline data: Just 58% of Gen Zers express confidence in managing their health wellness now and in the future. That’s lower than all other generations.Gen Zers also report the lowest levels of satisfaction with various aspects of their health, including: Emotional wellness (44% satisfied) Mental health (46%) Social wellness (49%) 51% of Gen Zers say…
The trend: Gen Zers recognize how important it is to maintain ideal health and wellness, but they don’t feel equipped with the tools and knowledge to achieve it, according to a recently published Collage Group survey of 4,713 US consumers that was shared with EMARKETER.The topline data: Just 58% of Gen Zers express confidence in managing their health wellness now and in the future. That’s lower than all other generations.Gen Zers also report the lowest levels of satisfaction with various aspects of their health, including: Emotional wellness (44% satisfied) Mental health (46%) Social wellness (49%) 51% of Gen Zers say…