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AI agents are becoming thinking partners at work, Perplexity and Harvard study finds
More than half of real-world agent use is devoted to cognitive tasks, with productivity and learning driving the strongest retention as users move from experimentation to everyday work.
OpenAI rolls out healthcare AI suite as hospitals move from pilots to scale
Major health systems are adopting ChatGPT for Healthcare, as OpenAI points to clinical evaluations showing reduced errors and positions its tools as enterprise-grade, HIPAA-ready infrastructure rather than experimental assistants.
Paychex adds PayPal direct deposit to Flex Perks
Paychex has integrated PayPal Direct Deposit into Paychex Flex Perks, giving employees early access to pay and access to PayPal services.
Nexo launches zero-interest crypto credit as demand grows for predictable borrowing
The lender says its new product allows Bitcoin and Ethereum holders to access liquidity at 0% interest while avoiding forced liquidation, reflecting a broader shift towards structured crypto credit.
Microsoft pushes agentic AI into retail as automation moves from pilots to execution
New tools spanning merchandising, marketing and store operations aim to turn fragmented retail workflows into coordinated, context-aware systems, with Copilot Checkout already live in the U.S.
Wayve trains camera-first self-driving AI on Azure to speed global rollout
The UK autonomous driving start-up says treating self-driving as a data problem, rather than a hardware one, allows its system to adapt rapidly across vehicles and markets.
Scale urges shift to agentic warfare as traditional military planning breaks under data load
In a new white paper, the AI firm argues the US military’s centuries-old command model can no longer keep pace with modern conflict, and calls for permanent deployment of AI agent systems to secure “decisional advantage” over near-peer adversaries.
Japan pushes humanoid caregiving robots as ageing crisis deepens
Researchers backed by the Japan Science and Technology Agency are developing AI-driven humanoid robots to take on physically demanding care tasks, using NVIDIA technology to move robotics from the lab into everyday life.
One in six people worldwide now use generative AI as adoption accelerates unevenly
Global AI adoption increased in late 2025, but gains were uneven across regions.
AI agent cuts particle accelerator experiment setup time by 100x at Berkeley Lab
Researchers deployed an LLM-driven assistant to support experiments at the Advanced Light Source.
Prime Video sets February return for Cross with season two trailer
The crime thriller starring Aldis Hodge will launch an eight-episode second season worldwide on 11 February, with weekly releases following the premiere.
FREE Japanese massage if you show Sam Altman you're human
World, a Proof of Human authentication protocol co-founded by Sam Altman, has seen a roll-out milestone in Japan.
Datavault AI expands IBM collaboration for edge AI
Datavault AI will deploy a secured edge AI network in New York and Philadelphia to enable real-time data tokenization, security and monetization.
Goertek unveils XR portfolio at CES
Goertek presented an "XR New Year Package" of reference designs, AI glasses, MR headsets and optical modules at CES in Las Vegas.
Amazfit launches Active Max smartwatch
Amazfit’s Active Max has a 1.5-inch ultra-bright AMOLED display, BioCharge readiness and up to 25 days battery.
Gen Z demands visual workplace communication
Canva's State of Visual Communication Report says Gen Z is reshaping workplace communication toward visual and creative tools.
Allianz and Anthropic form responsible AI partnership
Allianz and Anthropic say they will co-develop models, agents and logging systems for insurance operations.
Kia unveils EV2 at Brussels Motor Show
Kia unveiled the EV2 compact B‑SUV at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show on Friday.
BTCC launches $10 million New Year trading festival
Participating traders on the BTCC platform can win a gold bar, ETH, or a Macbook amongst a prize pool worth 1.9 million USDT.
Meta backs nuclear projects to unlock 6.6 GW
Meta reached agreements to extend and build nuclear power projects that could supply up to 6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035.