Citigroup Leverages AI to Accelerate Account Openings and Modernize Legacy Systems
Citigroup is deploying artificial intelligence to improve productivity by speeding up account onboarding and modernizing its legacy technology systems, according to its head of technology Tim Ryan. The bank is using AI to automate key processes such as data migration from older systems, software coding, and testing, helping reduce the time and complexity involved in…
Meta Debuts Muse Spark, First AI Model from Its Superintelligence Team
Meta Platforms has introduced Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model developed by its new superintelligence team, marking a major step in the company’s effort to regain momentum in the fast-moving AI race. The launch carries particular significance for Meta, which has invested heavily in rebuilding its AI standing after the underwhelming reception to its…
Germany Warns of Russian APT28 Cyber Espionage Targeting TP-Link Routers
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), has issued a warning about cyber espionage campaigns carried out by the Russian-linked hacker group APT28, also known as “Fancy Bear.” According to the advisory, the group exploited vulnerabilities in TP-Link internet routers to gain access to networks and conduct surveillance on…
Fox to Integrate Prediction Market Data Across News Platforms
Fox Corporation has announced a new partnership with Kalshi to integrate real-time prediction market data across its news and streaming platforms, marking a shift in how media organisations present information to audiences. The collaboration will see Kalshi’s probability-based data featured across FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, and Fox’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, FOX…
Data Analytics in the Age of Generative AI
The world of data analytics is undergoing a profound transformation. For decades, analytics has been centered around querying structured data, building dashboards, and interpreting trends through human-driven exploration. Today, with the rise of generative AI, that paradigm is shifting toward a more intelligent, automated, and conversational model of working with data. Generative AI—powered by large…
Serverless Data Analytics: The Future of Scalability
In an era where data volumes are exploding and business decisions depend on real-time insights, scalability has become a defining requirement for modern analytics. Traditional data infrastructure—built on fixed servers, manual provisioning, and capacity planning—often struggles to keep up with this demand. This is where serverless data analytics is emerging as a transformative approach, redefining…
AutoML: Democratizing Machine Learning for Businesses
Machine learning has long been seen as a powerful yet complex capability—one that requires deep expertise in statistics, programming, and data engineering. For years, only highly skilled data scientists could build, train, and deploy machine learning models effectively. However, this is rapidly changing with the rise of Automated Machine Learning, or AutoML. AutoML is transforming…
The Evolution from Business Intelligence to Augmented Analytics
In the early days of enterprise data, decision-making was largely driven by static reports and manual analysis. Over time, this evolved into what we now know as Business Intelligence (BI)—a structured approach to collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data to support business decisions. Today, however, the landscape is undergoing another transformation. The rise of augmented analytics…
Data Analytics vs Data Science vs Data Engineering: Understanding the Differences in a Data-Driven Industry
In today’s digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable assets for organisations. Businesses across industries—from finance and healthcare to retail and technology—are increasingly relying on data to drive decisions, improve operations, and gain competitive advantage. However, as the importance of data has grown, so too has the complexity of the roles responsible…
Australia Steps Up Enforcement of Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Global Attention
Australia is intensifying enforcement of its landmark ban on social media use for children under 16, as the policy draws increasing global attention and scrutiny. Since the law came into effect in December, governments from Europe to Asia have expressed interest in adopting similar measures, while legal developments in the United States have added momentum…
US Closes Probe Into Tesla’s Remote Driving Feature After Software Fixes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially closed its investigation into Tesla’s remote driving feature, known as “Actually Smart Summon,” following a series of software updates and a review of incident data. The probe, which covered nearly 2.6 million vehicles, was initially launched in early 2025 after reports of crashes involving the feature….
Commonwealth Bank Introduces NFC ePassport Scanning for Faster Customer Onboarding
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has rolled out a new customer onboarding system that uses near field communication (NFC) technology to scan ePassports, enabling faster and more streamlined identity verification. The system, which has been live since January, has already been used to onboard more than 2,700 new customers, marking a significant step forward in digital identity…