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Machine learning (ML) stories

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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SUSE launches AI suite & expands Rancher Prime for enterprises

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SUSE unveils its AI suite and expands Rancher Prime, enhancing enterprise AI workload management with security, observability and Kubernetes innovations.
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Primer unveils AI tool to boost efficiency for payments teams

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Primer launches Primer Companion, an AI tool designed to boost efficiency by automating and optimising payment teams' operations in real time.
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Progress unveils Agentic RAG for Sitefinity to drive AI-led content

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Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI-driven tool for real-time, personalised content delivery with compliance controls, now in early access.
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Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery

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Zurich-based AI company Albatross has raised USD $12.5 million to develop a real-time platform revolutionising online product and content discovery.
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Retrieval-augmented generation can manage expectations of AI

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RAG technology helps UK firms manage AI expectations by grounding outputs in reliable data, boosting trust and enabling faster, responsible adoption.
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Adopting “AI” for Digital Transformation requires specificity

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Businesses must specify which AI type they adopt-LLMs, generative, or predictive-to drive meaningful digital transformation and avoid empty buzzwords.
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What AI can’t do: The new skills every developer needs in 2025 and beyond

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Developers in 2025 must master prompt engineering, risk-aware decisions and data fluency as AI reshapes coding into a collaborative, context-driven craft.
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Why the ‘edge’ will define your construction business in 2026

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In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.
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Stockurday surge challenges UK logistics amid record BFCM sales

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UK retailers face a tense 'Stockurday' as record Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales push logistics to their limits amid rising AI shopping trends.
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Alayic launches UK AI voice agent service from GBP £39.99 monthly

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Alayic has launched an AI voice agent service in the UK for GBP £39.99/month, helping small businesses automate customer calls around the clock.
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Hands-on review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

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Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.
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Agnes AI surpasses two million users amid rapid Southeast Asian growth

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Singapore-based Agnes AI has surpassed two million users, with half of its 150,000 daily active users hailing from Southeast Asia, signalling rapid regional growth.
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Hyades AI platform brings nutrient-specific insights to farmers

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Hyades has launched an AI platform that uses satellite data to provide farmers with precise nutrient-specific insights, enhancing crop and soil health management.
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Optidan Core launches to Solve the Retail Product Data Crisis

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Optidan Core launches to tackle the retail product data crisis by providing structured, AI-ready content for better search visibility and customer trust.
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Ant International brings AI-powered customer service to Asia

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Ant International partners with TNG Digital and easypaisa to launch AI-driven customer service, enhancing efficiency and security in Asian digital banking.
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2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State

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By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.
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Dell & NVIDIA expand AI Factory to simplify enterprise deployments

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Dell and NVIDIA enhance the AI Factory, offering integrated infrastructure and automation to speed up enterprise AI deployment and reduce costs.
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What can you do with the right data? Everything

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Structured data is transforming banking by enabling personalised services, smarter AI, and faster innovation through cloud-native systems, boosting client trust.
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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

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Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
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Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.