Accenture Combines Five Units into $1.5B AI Service Line by September 2025
Accenture combines five divisions into AI-focused Reinvention Services by September 2025, driven by $1.5B AI bookings....
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UN Pushes Human-First AI Strategy at Global Bradford Summit
UN pushes human-centric AI at Bradford summit, offering businesses framework for sustainable growth and competitive edge....
England Invests £2M in AI Training as 43% of Teachers Lack Confidence
England allocates £2M for AI teacher training as survey shows 43% lack confidence, launching comprehensive education strategy....
NEXT AI Launches 2025 Accelerator Programs for Canadian AI Startups
NEXT AI launches 2025 accelerator cohorts in Toronto and Montreal for Canadian AI startups, offering mentorship from top faculty....
Texas Passes AI Laws to Protect $2.4 Trillion Economy by 2026
Texas enacts AI laws starting 2026 for its $2.4T economy, featuring intent-based liability and regulatory sandbox....
News Corp’s $250M AI Deal Sparks Worldwide Publisher Battle Over Content Rights
News Corp's $250M AI deal with OpenAI sparks industry transformation as publishers pursue dual strategy of partnerships and lawsuits....
UK’s New AI Framework Opens £29B Creative Industry Growth Path
UK launches AI framework engaging Sony, Meta, OpenAI to balance creative protection with tech innovation, attracting global investment....
Walmart Deploys AI Security System to Protect 250 Million Weekly Customers
Walmart uses AI to secure 10,700 stores serving 250 million weekly customers, blocking automated resellers and threats....
Debenhams Commits £1.35M to Train 15,000 Workers in AI Skills Academy
Debenhams invests £1.35M in AI training academy to upskill 15,000 workers across its fashion brand portfolio....
Rochester AI Detects Parkinson’s Disease Through Voice with 85% Accuracy
University of Rochester's AI identifies Parkinson's through voice patterns with 85% accuracy using simple microphone recordings....
EU Refuses to Delay AI Act Despite Tech Industry Pressure for 2025 Deadline
EU Commission confirms AI Act proceeds without delay, setting August 2025 compliance deadline for global tech firms....
AI Data Centers Set to Transform 70% of Retired U.S. Coal Plants by 2030
Homer City coal plant becomes AI data center by 2027, cutting emissions 60%. Part of nationwide conversion of 70 gigawatts capacity....
Medicare AI Program Launches in 6 States to Combat $5.8B in Wasteful Spending
CMS's new AI pilot program launches in 2026 across six states, targeting $5.8 billion in Medicare waste and fraud....
82% of Australian SMEs Adopt AI Tools, Driving 34% Revenue Growth
Australian SMEs reach 82% AI adoption rate with 34% revenue growth, though skills shortage affects 39% of businesses....
Agentic AI Ends Billion-Dollar ERP Vendor Lock-In for Enterprises
Agentic AI helps enterprises escape costly ERP vendor lock-ins, enabling innovation without expensive migrations or upgrades....