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BBVA Strengthens Global AI Capabilities with Full Deployment of ADA Across Its International Network

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has finalized the worldwide deployment of its ADA (Analytics + Data + AI) platform, now live in all regions except Turkey. Built entirely on AWS cloud infrastructure, ADA unifies BBVA’s global data operations under a single architecture … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Zinkworks collaborate on AI-powered Rapid RIC platform to revolutionize mobile network innovation across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has partnered with Irish tech company Zinkworks to develop Rapid RIC, a Generative AI-powered platform designed to accelerate the creation of radio access network applications across Europe. Launching in early 2026, the platform will allow engineers to … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group strengthens AI leadership in financial services through large-scale Copilot integration and workforce upskilling

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has achieved a major milestone in AI adoption, with 93% of its 30,000 M365 Copilot licence holders actively using the tool to improve productivity and save an average of 46 minutes daily. Supported by its … Read the full press release

CertX Strengthens Europe’s AI Leadership Through Key Role in EU-Funded RobustifAI Project on Safe and Trustworthy GenAI

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release

Decho Joins Accenture to Accelerate Deployment of Palantir and Generative AI Platforms in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release

Stellantis launches Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy with Mistral AI to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has expanded its partnership with Mistral AI, transitioning from pilots to a company-wide integration of artificial intelligence across its operations. Announced at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the collaboration includes the launch of an Innovation Lab to … Read the full press release

EY introduces Growth Platforms powered by neurosymbolic AI to transform enterprise growth strategies

(IN BRIEF) Ernst & Young LLP has launched EY Growth Platforms, a new enterprise solution built on neurosymbolic AI that blends machine learning with symbolic reasoning to help organizations unlock major growth opportunities and reinvent their business models. The system … Read the full press release

Pearson introduces AI Literacy Modules in higher education courses to strengthen ethical AI use and workforce readiness

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has launched AI Literacy Modules to help students use AI responsibly while supporting faculty concerns about misuse in academic work. Available this fall in over 170 MyLab and Mastering courses across multiple disciplines, the modules cover key … Read the full press release

Capgemini report reveals enterprise Gen AI adoption has increased fivefold since 2023 but governance and readiness lag behind

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest research shows that enterprise adoption of generative AI has grown fivefold since 2023, with 30% of organizations scaling Gen AI today compared with just 6% two years ago. Nearly all organizations are piloting or implementing AI … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group acquires Firmus AI to accelerate AI-first strategy and strengthen Bluebeam’s construction collaboration platform

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has signed an agreement to acquire Firmus AI through its subsidiary Bluebeam, reinforcing its AI-first strategy and expanding Bluebeam’s collaboration platform with advanced design review and risk detection capabilities. Firmus specializes in analyzing 2D PDF … Read the full press release

Siemens launches 2025 training year with 1,700 new apprentices focusing on AI, digital skills, and social responsibility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is welcoming more than 1,700 young talents to its 2025 training programs across 18 centers in Germany, with a strong focus on AI-supported didactics, digital skills, and value-oriented education. The company’s approach combines advanced technologies such as … Read the full press release

ESET uncovers PromptLock ransomware that leverages generative AI to create cross-platform attacks

(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has discovered PromptLock, a new ransomware prototype that uses generative AI to generate malicious Lua scripts in real time, capable of infecting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Unlike traditional malware, PromptLock autonomously decides whether to exfiltrate … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Health introduces AI Article Summary on Ovid to streamline medical research and support evidence-based care

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has launched the AI Article Summary feature on its Ovid platform, a new tool designed to help researchers, clinicians, and students save time by generating concise, structured summaries of peer-reviewed articles. Currently available in Beta … Read the full press release

Cloud4C acquisition strengthens Capgemini’s cloud leadership with hyper-automation and AI-ready platforms

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has signed an agreement to acquire Cloud4C, a global provider of hyper-automated, AI-ready cloud managed services. With 1,600 specialists and operations in 29 countries, Cloud4C is known for its expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, sovereign cloud solutions, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils Affordable AI-Powered T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2 for Everyday Assistance Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched its AI-phone (T Phone 3) and AI-tablet (T Tablet 2), both powered by the Perplexity Assistant to help users with everyday tasks such as scheduling, translation, travel planning, shopping, and entertainment recommendations. Available from … Read the full press release

BBVA Leads Banking Sector in Early Integration of OpenAI’s GPT-5 to Transform Operations

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has become one of the first banks in the world to adopt OpenAI’s GPT-5, a next-generation language model offering major advances in reasoning, contextual understanding, and technical problem-solving. Highlighted by OpenAI during the model’s global launch, BBVA … Read the full press release

Almirall and Absci Advance AI Drug Discovery with Second Dermatology Target Selection

(IN BRIEF) Almirall and Absci have expanded their AI-based drug discovery collaboration by selecting a second dermatological target, following the initial success of AI-designed antibody leads against a difficult-to-drug protein. Their partnership, active since November 2023, leverages Absci’s Integrated Drug … Read the full press release

Prosus and Dealroom.co Reveal How Agentic AI Is Becoming Digital Coworkers Today

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Dealroom.co’s new report introduces “Agentic AI”—autonomous, decision-making systems poised to become digital coworkers. Mapping over 1,500 agents across sectors, it shows that coding agents have achieved early market fit and that fully autonomous AI employees are … Read the full press release

Pearson Opens London Innovation Lab to Pioneer AI and XR‑Powered Learning Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has launched a global innovation Lab in its London headquarters to spearhead research and development in Generative AI, immersive learning, and extended reality. Led by CTO Dave Treat, the Lab will co‑develop scalable educational solutions with customers … Read the full press release

BBVA Mobilizes €27 Billion for Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets at FFD4

(IN BRIEF) At FFD4 in Seville, BBVA announced it had allocated €27 billion in 2024 to sustainable infrastructure, climate action, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion in Mexico, South America, and Turkey—up 60 percent from 2023—while its Microfinance Foundation provided €1.5 billion … Read the full press release