Tag Archives: generative AI

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

Capgemini Report Shows AI Dominates Sports Data While Fans Seek Authentic Live Thrills

(IN BRIEF) The Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report finds that AI and generative AI have become the go-to sources for sports information, preferred by 54 percent of fans and trusted by 59 percent. A majority (67 percent) want a unified … Read the full press release

Ticketing Leader CTS EVENTIM Appoints Industry Veteran Thorsten Schäffler to Drive B2B and B2C Product Innovation

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has appointed Thorsten Schäffler as Chief Product Officer beginning 16 July 2025. Schäffler will manage all B2B and B2C product lines and advance the company’s overarching product strategy, with a strong emphasis on employing generative AI … Read the full press release

Experian Selects AWS as Strategic Cloud Partner to Drive Real-Time Intelligence and AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Experian has entered a 10-year strategic partnership with AWS, designating AWS as its preferred cloud provider. This collaboration will see Experian migrate its mainframes and on-premises servers to AWS, centralizing its technology stack and harnessing AWS analytics and … Read the full press release

AI and Gen AI Deliver Growing ROI as Capgemini Report Signals Surge in Agentic AI Adoption

(IN BRIEF) A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute finds that organizations are achieving strong returns on their AI investments, with an average 1.7 times ROI. Around 40% of businesses expect to see positive returns within one to three … Read the full press release

NatWest Taps AI Pioneer Maja Pantic to Lead Next-Gen Research and Simplification Drive

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has named Dr. Maja Pantic as its first Chief AI Research Officer to spearhead the bank’s AI-driven transformation and simplification strategy. Dr. Pantic, formerly Professor of Affective & Behavioural Computing at Imperial College London and a leader … Read the full press release

SAP SE and Alibaba Group Join Forces to Enhance Cloud and AI Capabilities for Global Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has formed a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group to accelerate cloud transformation globally. The collaboration will integrate SAP’s enterprise software with Alibaba’s cloud and AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. Alibaba will use SAP … Read the full press release