Higher Education · Artificial Intelligence · Ed Tech Khan Academy, the TED Conference, and testing giant ETS are launching a new online institution that bets on competency-based learning—not seat time—as the future of higher education in the age of generative AI. Why this matters for the future of college Generative AI is fundamentally disrupting how […]
The Republican Party is making a major bet on artificial intelligence to protect its endangered congressional majorities in the upcoming midterm elections—and the strategy goes far beyond generating eye-catching images for TV and social media. The Big Picture: How GOP Strategists Are Using AI in 2026 Campaigns Republican operatives are deploying AI to rapidly simulate […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly escalating the risk of both large-scale cyberattacks on financial infrastructure and highly targeted fraud capable of draining individual bank accounts—and experts warn that banks must move faster to keep up. Why This Matters for Your Financial Security Banks have long been considered the gold standard in cybersecurity. But in an era […]
OpenAI has officially acquired the AI-powered personal finance startup Hiro. Founder Ethan Bloch confirmed the move, which marks a significant transition for the young company backed by major venture capital firms. The specific financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed to the public at this time. However, the deal is widely considered an […]
OpenAI is currently facing intense scrutiny from its own investors regarding its staggering $852 billion valuation amidst a significant strategic pivot. The artificial intelligence giant is actively shifting its focus toward the highly profitable enterprise market to combat rising competition from Anthropic. While OpenAI leadership remains confident after a record-breaking funding round, some early backers […]
No company — in any industry, in any era — appears to have scaled organic revenue this fast, at this level. Anthropic may have just rewritten the record books. Is There an AI Bubble? Here’s What the Numbers Actually Show Whether or not an AI bubble exists remains an open debate. But one thing is […]
Carbon capture technology for natural gas power plants may finally reach its commercial breakthrough—and the AI boom is the catalyst driving it forward. Why Carbon Capture Matters in the Age of AI Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology — which removes CO₂ emissions directly from natural gas power plants — has long been considered too […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a single story—it’s three completely unique ones. As AI technology accelerates, three distinct groups are emerging: power users who are fully embracing it, doubters who remain skeptical, and resisters who are actively pushing back. To comprehend the future of AI adoption and the growing divide, it’s crucial to understand these […]
AI use at work has hit a major milestone — half of all Americans now use artificial intelligence on the job, according to Gallup’s latest survey. But adoption isn’t happening evenly across the workforce. The Big Picture Despite the ongoing debate among company executives about the best approach to AI adoption, the data clearly shows […]
Today marks the launch of Project Glasswing, a massive new cybersecurity initiative aimed at protecting the world’s most critical software. The project brings together an unprecedented coalition of industry leaders, including Amazon Web Services, Anthropic, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks. The Catalyst: Claude Mythos Preview […]
