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Resident Evil Requiem Runs so Smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2 that I Blasphemed in a Room Full of My Peers
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Runs so Smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2 that I Blasphemed in a Room Full of My Peers

Capcom’s latest survival‑horror title, Resident Evil Requiem, launched simultaneously on Nintendo’s Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 27 February 2026. In docked mode, the Switch 2 delivered smooth frame rates and responsive controls, thanks to extensive RE Engine optimization, though texture quality...

By TechRadar
ShareVault Achieves ISO 42001 Certification, Setting a New Global Standard for Responsible AI in Virtual Data Rooms
NewsFeb 3, 2026

ShareVault Achieves ISO 42001 Certification, Setting a New Global Standard for Responsible AI in Virtual Data Rooms

ShareVault announced it has earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the first international standard for responsible AI management systems. The certification covers all AI‑powered capabilities in its virtual data room platform, including OCR, AI redaction, document chat, and automated translation, and validates...

By AiThority
Geekplus Powers Live Warehouse Robotics for Immersive, Shoppable Fashion Runway
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Geekplus Powers Live Warehouse Robotics for Immersive, Shoppable Fashion Runway

Geekplus is sponsoring the world’s first AI‑driven, immersive shoppable runway hosted by THG Studios and Topshop on Feb. 26, 2026 in Manchester. The event blends a fashion catwalk with a live Fulfilment Zone where Geekplus’ autonomous P‑series mobile robots perform real‑time picking...

By RoboticsTomorrow
AI Critical Concern For CEOs, New Survey Reveals
NewsFeb 3, 2026

AI Critical Concern For CEOs, New Survey Reveals

The 2026 CEO Institute Survey of 798 senior leaders in Australia and New Zealand shows CEOs remain "vigilantly optimistic" despite inflation, weak demand and geopolitical instability. Inflation is the top concern, while technology disruption—particularly AI and cyber‑risk—ranks third. Around 22% of...

By AiThority
Momentus Technologies Announces AI-Powered Platform Enhancements for Venue and Event Operations
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Momentus Technologies Announces AI-Powered Platform Enhancements for Venue and Event Operations

Momentus Technologies unveiled three AI‑driven upgrades—Ask Mo, Momentus Analytics, and Smart Imports—to streamline venue and event operations. The tools aim to cut manual effort, accelerate insight delivery, and improve data accuracy across the event lifecycle. The enhancements arrive after a...

By MarTech Series
SunRobi Becomes First Certified Operator of Cosmic Robotics’ Autonomous Solar Installation Systems
NewsFeb 3, 2026

SunRobi Becomes First Certified Operator of Cosmic Robotics’ Autonomous Solar Installation Systems

SunRobi, Sunstall’s robotic‑assisted construction arm, became the first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics’ autonomous module‑installation system, Cosmic‑1A, after multiple live utility‑scale deployments across the United States. The certification confirms SunRobi’s ability to embed the robot into end‑to‑end EPC workflows, delivering...

By The AI Insider
Google: Search Algorithms, Spam Detections & Policies Don't Fundamentally Change With AI Search
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Google: Search Algorithms, Spam Detections & Policies Don't Fundamentally Change With AI Search

Google’s John Mueller told the SEO community that the rise of AI‑driven search does not fundamentally alter the core ranking algorithms, spam‑detection systems, or policy framework that have long governed Google Search. He emphasized that while the web is constantly...

By Search Engine Roundtable
Bing Multi-Turn Search Rolls Out Worldwide
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Bing Multi-Turn Search Rolls Out Worldwide

Microsoft has launched its multi‑turn search feature in Bing for users worldwide, extending a capability first tested in the United States last year. The new interface appears as a floating box at the bottom of the results page, allowing users...

By Search Engine Roundtable
Sony Patents AI-Generated Podcasts with PlayStation Characters because 'Video Game Platforms Currently Lack the Ability to Provide Unique and Targeted...
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Sony Patents AI-Generated Podcasts with PlayStation Characters because 'Video Game Platforms Currently Lack the Ability to Provide Unique and Targeted...

Sony has secured a patent for AI‑generated podcasts hosted by PlayStation characters, using synthetic voices to deliver personalized gaming news and updates. The technology can tailor content to a player’s recent sessions, exclude unwanted topics, and even include jokes aimed...

By TechRadar
How to Structure Pages for AEO and Answer Engines: A Quick-Start Guide
NewsFeb 3, 2026

How to Structure Pages for AEO and Answer Engines: A Quick-Start Guide

Consumers now pose questions directly to answer engines like ChatGPT, forcing marketers to move beyond traditional SEO and adopt Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). The guide explains how to structure pages—using explicit H1s, early TL;DR sections, question‑based headings, concise lists, and...

By HubSpot Marketing Blog
A16z Speedrun-Backed OpenSesame Opens New Doors with Rebrand to General Magic
NewsFeb 3, 2026

A16z Speedrun-Backed OpenSesame Opens New Doors with Rebrand to General Magic

Toronto‑based OpenSesame, an a16z Speedrun alum, has rebranded as General Magic to specialize in agentic AI texting agents for insurers. The startup secured a large, undisclosed insurance client and claims its platform can reduce call volumes by 30% and save...

By BetaKit (Canada)
Gartner: AI and Datacentre Spending Ramps Up
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Gartner: AI and Datacentre Spending Ramps Up

Gartner projects global IT spending to rise 10.8% to $6.2 trillion by 2026, with datacentre equipment spending surging 32% and software up nearly 15%. AI investment will total $2.52 trillion, a 44% year‑over‑year jump, driven largely by hyperscale cloud providers expanding AI‑optimized...

By Computer Weekly – Latest IT news
Ronnie Sheth, CEO, SENEN Group: Why Now Is the Time for Enterprise AI to ‘Get Practical’
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Ronnie Sheth, CEO, SENEN Group: Why Now Is the Time for Enterprise AI to ‘Get Practical’

Ronnie Sheth, CEO of SENEN Group, warns that enterprises are rushing into AI without first securing data quality, a mistake that Gartner estimates costs firms an average $12.9 million per year. SENEN, which enjoys a 99.99% client repeat rate, focuses on...

By Artificial Intelligence News
Training Design for Text-to-Image Models: Lessons From Ablations
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Training Design for Text-to-Image Models: Lessons From Ablations

The PRX Part 2 post documents a systematic series of ablations on training a 1.2 B‑parameter text‑to‑image diffusion model. Adding representation alignment (REPA) with frozen vision teachers lowered FID by up to three points, while latent‑space alignment (REPA‑E) and the Flux2‑AE tokenizer halved...

By Hugging Face
Neuroscale AI and Carahsoft Partner to Modernize Federal Hiring With Secure, AI-Driven Talent Management Solutions
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Neuroscale AI and Carahsoft Partner to Modernize Federal Hiring With Secure, AI-Driven Talent Management Solutions

Neuroscale AI has partnered with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to distribute its AI‑driven talent management platforms—ARBI, Athena and Aurora—through SEWP V and ITES‑SW2 contracts to U.S. federal agencies. The collaboration aligns with Executive Order 14170 and the OPM Merit‑Based Hiring Plan,...

By The AI Insider
AI Framework Links Gravitational Waves and Radio Afterglows
NewsFeb 3, 2026

AI Framework Links Gravitational Waves and Radio Afterglows

A consortium led by Argonne National Laboratory has unveiled RADAR, an AI‑driven framework that fuses gravitational‑wave alerts with radio afterglow observations. By running on supercomputing facilities, RADAR analyzes data in situ, respects proprietary restrictions, and automates notice parsing with large...

By SpaceDaily
Base44’s Super Bowl Debut Is As Simple As Its App Building Platform
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Base44’s Super Bowl Debut Is As Simple As Its App Building Platform

Base44, an AI‑powered no‑code app builder, debuted a Super Bowl commercial just a year after its launch. The platform, part of the emerging "vibe coding" movement, lets users create live apps from simple text prompts without programming. In June, website...

By Adweek AI
Raising $6.1M in Seed Funding, Airrived Says Agentic AI’s Breakthrough Moment Has Arrived
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Raising $6.1M in Seed Funding, Airrived Says Agentic AI’s Breakthrough Moment Has Arrived

AI startup Airrived announced a $6.1 million seed round led by Cannage Capital, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures and other investors. The company introduced Agentic OS, an operating layer that makes agentic AI a native capability for enterprise workflows, allowing...

By SiliconANGLE
The Potential Impact of Walmart's ChatGPT Shopping Strategy
NewsFeb 3, 2026

The Potential Impact of Walmart's ChatGPT Shopping Strategy

Walmart has teamed with OpenAI to let Sam’s Club members shop and checkout directly inside ChatGPT, extending its Sparky AI assistant to a conversational platform. The move follows similar AI‑shopping collaborations by Shopify, Etsy, Amazon and Target, signaling a broader...

By Retail Customer Experience
URway Holdings Details AI Connect Bar Capabilities
NewsFeb 3, 2026

URway Holdings Details AI Connect Bar Capabilities

URway Holdings introduced its AI Connect Bar, a unified communications platform that harnesses conversational voice AI. The solution was demonstrated at the NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show, highlighting its potential for contact centers. Chief engagement officer Ed Crowley and CRO...

By Retail Customer Experience
Machine Learning Predicts Fontan Failure and Liver Disease
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Machine Learning Predicts Fontan Failure and Liver Disease

A recent study led by Prasad et al. applied machine learning to multi‑parametric abdominal MRI radiomics, creating models that predict Fontan failure and assess Fontan‑associated liver disease severity. The algorithms identified specific imaging features that signal advanced liver disease well...

By Bioengineer.org
Brand Building: How Lowe’s Is Transforming Into a Culture-Driven, AI-Powered Lifestyle Brand
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Brand Building: How Lowe’s Is Transforming Into a Culture-Driven, AI-Powered Lifestyle Brand

Lowe’s is repositioning from a traditional home‑improvement retailer to a culture‑driven, AI‑enabled lifestyle brand. The shift reflects a broader view of the home as a space for personal expression, supported by AI tools that help associates and shoppers visualize projects....

By Adweek AI
WordPress Publishes AI Guidelines To Combat AI Slop via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster
NewsFeb 3, 2026

WordPress Publishes AI Guidelines To Combat AI Slop via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster

WordPress has released a set of AI usage guidelines aimed at ensuring contributions remain transparent, GPL‑compatible, and of high quality. The five principles require contributors to take responsibility for AI‑assisted work, disclose any AI involvement in pull‑request descriptions, ensure AI‑generated...

By Search Engine Journal
University of Ottawa Launches Hub Focused on Medical AI
NewsFeb 3, 2026

University of Ottawa Launches Hub Focused on Medical AI

The University of Ottawa has launched the Ottawa Medical Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (OMARI) to unify research, education, and commercialization of medical AI. Led by Canada Research Chair Khaled El Emam, the institute will connect clinicians, researchers, students, and partner hospitals to...

By The AI Insider
Rentahuman – The Meatspace Layer for AI
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Rentahuman – The Meatspace Layer for AI

RentAHuman.ai launches a marketplace that lets AI agents hire humans for physical tasks, bridging the gap between digital automation and real‑world execution. The service offers an MCP integration and REST API, enabling developers to programmatically request on‑demand labor for activities...

By Hacker News
ProofPilot CEO Chris Venezia Joins RealTime eClinical Solutions BOD
NewsFeb 3, 2026

ProofPilot CEO Chris Venezia Joins RealTime eClinical Solutions BOD

ProofPilot CEO Chris Venezia has been appointed to the Board of Directors of RealTime eClinical Solutions. The appointment aligns with RealTime’s strategy to tighten site‑sponsor connections and speed trial execution under new CEO Jeff Kozloff. Venezia brings more than two...

By AI-TechPark
Self-Healing AI for Security as Code: A Deep Dive Into Autonomy and Reliability
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Self-Healing AI for Security as Code: A Deep Dive Into Autonomy and Reliability

Self‑healing AI is reshaping cybersecurity by automatically detecting and fixing vulnerabilities within DevSecOps pipelines. Microsoft’s large‑scale deployments illustrate how autonomous, AI‑powered “immune systems” can protect millions of users in real time. The article stresses that pure automation risks over‑reliance, so...

By Security Boulevard
SimSpace Unveils Major Upgrades to Its AI-Empowered Cyber Range Platform
NewsFeb 3, 2026

SimSpace Unveils Major Upgrades to Its AI-Empowered Cyber Range Platform

SimSpace launched an Early Access Program for its upgraded AI‑empowered cyber range platform, aiming to close the training‑testing gap for cybersecurity teams. The new platform combines AI‑assisted self‑service range design, a visual workbench, comprehensive security benchmarking, and API‑first integration capabilities....

By AI-TechPark
Covideo Announces New Suite of Generative AI Video Solutions for Dealerships
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Covideo Announces New Suite of Generative AI Video Solutions for Dealerships

Covideo unveiled a generative AI video suite at the NADA Show 2026, introducing VIN Reels and AI Video Agent to automate dealership communications. VIN Reels instantly creates vehicle showcase videos using inventory data, while the AI Video Agent delivers lifelike...

By MarTech Series
Crypto’s AI Push Stalls without a ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Justin Sun Says
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Crypto’s AI Push Stalls without a ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Justin Sun Says

Justin Sun says AI could become crypto’s next growth driver, but the industry lacks a consumer‑facing “ChatGPT moment” to prove value. Most AI‑linked tokens remain conceptual rather than functional, limiting market excitement. He points to stablecoins and cross‑border payments on...

By CoinDesk
Refute Raises £5M Seed Round to Address Disinformation Threats
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Refute Raises £5M Seed Round to Address Disinformation Threats

London‑based Refute, an AI‑driven counter‑disinformation startup, closed a £5 million seed round led by Amadeus Capital Partners, with participation from Playfair, Episode 1, Osney Capital and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund. The funding will accelerate development of its platform that detects...

By Tech.eu
Elon Musk's xAI Is Hiring Crypto Specialists to Train Its AI Models
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI Is Hiring Crypto Specialists to Train Its AI Models

Elon Musk's xAI announced a remote Finance Expert – Crypto position to train its frontier AI models on digital‑asset market dynamics. The role will provide high‑quality annotations, evaluations, and expert explanations of on‑chain activity, trading behavior, and risk management. Rather...

By CoinDesk
Lt Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant to Lead Webinar on AI-Driven Cyber Threats — Register Free Now
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Lt Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant to Lead Webinar on AI-Driven Cyber Threats — Register Free Now

Cyble and The Cyber Express are hosting a free Zoom webinar on Feb 24, 2026 titled “AI, Ransomware & Hacktivism: The Cyber Risk Shift Most Leaders Are Failing to See.” The session will be led by Lt Gen (Dr) Rajesh...

By The Cyber Express
PAY360 2026: Shaping the Future of Payments
NewsFeb 3, 2026

PAY360 2026: Shaping the Future of Payments

PAY360 2026, the largest global payments conference, will convene over 6,000 innovators at ExCeL London on March 24‑25. Hosted by The Payments Association, the event features more than 200 speakers from banks, fintechs, regulators and tech firms, alongside 150 exhibitors....

By Finance Magnates Fintech
Our Bank Is AI Central
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Our Bank Is AI Central

Lloyds Banking Group announced a compulsory AI training programme for its entire 67,000‑strong workforce, targeting 100% AI literacy by the end of 2026. The initiative, backed by a multi‑million‑pound digital modernisation budget, starts with a mandatory module on responsible and...

By The Finanser
CIQ Creates Startup Program to Offer High-Performance AI Infrastructure for Early-Stage Innovators
NewsFeb 3, 2026

CIQ Creates Startup Program to Offer High-Performance AI Infrastructure for Early-Stage Innovators

CIQ announced the CIQ Startup Program, giving early‑stage, VC‑backed startups six months of free access to its high‑performance AI infrastructure and up to an 80% discount for the following two years. The offering includes Rocky Linux AI with pre‑integrated frameworks,...

By Database Trends & Applications (DBTA)
Svedka Bets on AI and Its Fembot to Make Super Bowl History
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Svedka Bets on AI and Its Fembot to Make Super Bowl History

Svedka, now owned by Sazerac, launched “Shake Your Bots Off,” the first primarily AI‑generated Super Bowl commercial and the inaugural vodka ad in the game. The spot revives the brand’s Fembot after a 12‑year hiatus, adds a new Brobot character,...

By Adweek AI
How Tree Hut Used AI to Turn Customer Feedback Into Product Insights and Quadruple Social Engagement
NewsFeb 3, 2026

How Tree Hut Used AI to Turn Customer Feedback Into Product Insights and Quadruple Social Engagement

Tree Hut, a bath‑and‑body brand under Naterra, has deployed an AI‑powered community‑management platform to mine comments, DMs and other social signals. The technology transformed routine engagement into a data engine that quantifies product demand, sentiment and collaboration ideas, enabling the...

By Glossy
How Tree Hut Used AI to Turn Customer Feedback Into Product Insights and Quadruple Social Engagement
NewsFeb 3, 2026

How Tree Hut Used AI to Turn Customer Feedback Into Product Insights and Quadruple Social Engagement

Tree Hut integrated an AI tool into its social channels to automatically process community comments and direct messages, creating a searchable database of consumer requests. The system quantified demand for the Cinnamon Dolce scent, revealing thousands of mentions that justified expanding the...

By Modern Retail
Globe PR Wire (GlobePRWire.org) Announces the Launch of “The Algorithmic Balance Sheet,” A New Book on AI-Driven Corporate Visibility and...
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Globe PR Wire (GlobePRWire.org) Announces the Launch of “The Algorithmic Balance Sheet,” A New Book on AI-Driven Corporate Visibility and...

Globe PR Wire launched a new book, The Algorithmic Balance Sheet, by Kaushik Srinivasan Iyengar, exploring AI’s role in shaping corporate reputation and risk. The book proposes a governance framework that distinguishes a traditional financial balance sheet from an invisible...

By TechBullion
AMCAP Group Introduces AI Tools, Revolutionizing Wealth Management for Everyone
NewsFeb 3, 2026

AMCAP Group Introduces AI Tools, Revolutionizing Wealth Management for Everyone

AMCAP Group has launched AI‑powered wealth‑management tools aimed at democratizing investment for non‑experts. The platform claims to simplify fund screening, risk assessment, and expense tracking, delivering up to 15% returns in six months for early adopters. By leveraging AI, AMCAP...

By TechBullion
How AI Is Transforming Hotel Search: From Price Sorting to Intent-Based Rankings
NewsFeb 3, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Hotel Search: From Price Sorting to Intent-Based Rankings

AI is shifting hotel search from static price‑star filters to intent‑based rankings. By analyzing hundreds of variables, including geospatial relationships, AI models can surface hotels that match business, family, or romantic travel purposes. Platforms delivering these rankings can respond in...

By TechBullion
Publicis CEO: We Won’t ‘Marry’ Our Business to One Single AI Player
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Publicis CEO: We Won’t ‘Marry’ Our Business to One Single AI Player

Publicis Groupe posted strong Q4 and 2025 results, with organic growth of 5.9% and net revenue reaching $17.18 billion, up 5.6% year‑over‑year. The firm generated $8 billion in new business, adding major accounts such as Coca‑Cola North America, Mars, and Nespresso. AI...

By Adweek AI
Barnsley Rebranded UK’s First ‘Tech Town’ as US Giants Join AI Push
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Barnsley Rebranded UK’s First ‘Tech Town’ as US Giants Join AI Push

Barnsley has been rebranded as the UK’s first AI‑focused “tech town,” with the Labour‑led council partnering with US giants Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Adobe to embed artificial intelligence in schools, hospitals, businesses and municipal services. The council already uses AI...

By The Guardian AI
Fieldguide Raises $75M on $700M Valuation to Scale Agentic AI for Audit and Advisory Firms
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Fieldguide Raises $75M on $700M Valuation to Scale Agentic AI for Audit and Advisory Firms

Fieldguide Inc., an AI‑native platform for audit and advisory firms, announced a $75 million Series C round that values the company at $700 million. The funding, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from Geodesic, Bessemer, 8VC and Thomson Reuters, will be used...

By SiliconANGLE
Equifax Unveils Credit Abuse Risk to Combat First-Party Fraud
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Equifax Unveils Credit Abuse Risk to Combat First-Party Fraud

Equifax introduced Credit Abuse Risk, a machine‑learning model that flags first‑party fraud tactics such as loan stacking and credit washing. The solution uses FCRA‑regulated data to deliver real‑time, behavior‑based risk scores during pre‑qualification, origination, and portfolio review. It complements the...

By Finovate
10 Cool Examples of Project Genie, the AI World Model that Sent Video Game Stocks Diving
NewsFeb 2, 2026

10 Cool Examples of Project Genie, the AI World Model that Sent Video Game Stocks Diving

Google unveiled Project Genie, a DeepMind‑powered generative AI world model available only to subscribers of the $249‑per‑month AI Ultra plan. Within 24 hours the tool’s demo triggered sharp sell‑offs in video‑game stocks such as Unity, Roblox, Take‑Two and AppLovin. Genie...

By Mashable AI
Automating Microfluidic Chip Design: Hybrid Approach Combines Machine Learning with Fluid Mechanics
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Automating Microfluidic Chip Design: Hybrid Approach Combines Machine Learning with Fluid Mechanics

Researchers at Koç University unveiled μFluidicGenius (μFG), an open‑access tool that automates microfluidic chip design by blending machine‑learning models with classic fluid‑mechanics calculations. Users input reservoir locations, channel connections, and target flow rates, while the system generates maze‑like channel geometries...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Google Releases Conductor: A Context Driven Gemini CLI Extension that Stores Knowledge as Markdown and Orchestrates Agentic Workflows
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Google Releases Conductor: A Context Driven Gemini CLI Extension that Stores Knowledge as Markdown and Orchestrates Agentic Workflows

Google introduced Conductor, an open‑source Gemini CLI extension that shifts AI‑assisted coding from fleeting chat prompts to persistent, repository‑level context stored as version‑controlled Markdown. The tool creates a dedicated conductor directory containing product goals, tech‑stack details, workflow rules, and style guides, which...

By MarkTechPost