Cabanatuan eyes faster, more responsive government services through PLDT, Smart’s AI-in-a-Box

Business : Govt Has Identified AI-Affected Sectors, Steps Up Reskilling, Upskilling -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – The government has identified sectors that are expected to be affected by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and is stepping up efforts to improve skills and training to ensure the workforce is prepared to face the technological changes, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed

A pair of artificial intelligence safety advocates say the federal government’s new chatbot legislation is a good first step. But Wyatt Tessari L’Allié — of Artificial Intelligence Governance and Safety Canada — says the digital safety bill’s effectiveness depends heavily on how the details are worked out. And B.C. computer science professor Kevin Leyton-Brown says [] The post AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Social Security Administration’s Bisignano rankles with latest Trump-centric message

Americans need to be able to rely on ostensibly apolitical federal agencies for accurate information, free of partisan taint. The post Social Security Administration’s Bisignano rankles with latest Trump-centric message appeared first on MS NOW.

AI’s next compute layer is likely to come from outside Silicon Valley

AI infrastructure is moving beyond hubs like Silicon Valley. Nations like India, Brazil, and the UAE are building sovereign, power-conscious capacity to solve local compute scarcity

Outlook For AI Chip Sector: The Party Goes On, Bigger Than Ever

Outlook For AI Chip Sector: The Party Goes On, Bigger Than Ever

Here's the Truth About AI Data Centers—and Why the Wealthiest County in America Is Full of Them

Here's the Truth About AI Data Centers—and Why the Wealthiest County in America Is Full of Them

Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models – The Hill

The bill mirrors similar legislation in California and New York but goes a step further by mandating frontier labs with more than 500 million in revenue to submit third-party audits of their safety plans every year. The third-party evaluations are intended to secure oversight of these AI firms “by qualified experts without financial conflicts of interest,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Three trends to watch in the US data centre industry

NORTH AMERICA: From behind-the-meter power to new data centre hubs and ‘boomtowns’, an AI-era 'makeover' is now reshaping energy, infrastructure and local economies across the US

Paul Renner - FL governor’s race: Did Jay Collins sponsor a bill giving permanent tax breaks to AI data centers?

Jay Collins sponsored a bill to give AI hyperscale data centers “permanent tax incentives.”

3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life

From smarter Spotlight search to natural language reminders and a camera that actually understands what it sees, here are 3 Siri AI features making a real difference in daily iPhone use.

The AI Readiness Assessment: The Crucial First Step Before Deploying Generative AI

Generative AI promises a lot. Faster workflows, smarter decisions, automated content, real-time insights. But before

US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The ​U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, ‌three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is []...Click to read more

Infosys boss says vibe coding is no threat because there’s more to writing software than writing software

Despite warnings of revenue deflation, chairman predicts AI will make more work, not less, for services orgs

AI Makes Your Business Faster

Is your business wiser for it?

Essential Digital Strategies for Modern Businesses

Key Takeaways Embracing AI and automation is essential to boosting productivity and enabling informed decision-making in any modern business. Upgrading technology infrastructure ensures resilience, operational efficiency, and the ability to scale affordably. Implementing digital signage offers an engaging, cost-saving way to connect with customers in real time. Strong, data-driven digital PR strategies help improve brand []

The AI Trade Is Rotating From Chips to Infrastructure. 2 Stocks Riding the Shift.

As money moves past the chipmakers, the companies that power and cool AI data centers are having a moment.

Russian digital development ministry proposes expanding its powers in AI

The ministry outlined the specific powers that could be assigned to it, including participating in the formulation of state policy and regulatory frameworks in this field and coordinating the implementation of AI

Monitoring systemic drift may guide the next phase of organizational resilience

Artificial intelligence seems to be creating increasingly interconnected enterprise ecosystems, expanding the complexity of how organizations govern technology across their operations. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in critical workflows, maintaining visibility into system dependencies appears to emerge as a significant leadership consideration. According to an AI sovereignty study, 91 of surveyed executives said they do [] This story continues at The Next Web

Three Sovereignties, One AI: State, Corporate, and Indigenous Techno-Sovereignty

Sovereign AI has become a national priority, replacing the old dream of a borderless internet with state-backed control over computing hardware. The digital economy is fragmenting along geopolitical lines, as nations reshape global digital infrastructure around competing tech alliances. Power in this new landscape no longer comes from controlling territory alone. Instead, it flows through [] The post Three Sovereignties, One AI: State, Corporate, and Indigenous Techno-Sovereignty appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Americans still believe in work. The AI crowd hasn’t gotten the memo

When a famous right-wing tech titan, several liberal senators, and even the president of the United States simultaneously call for massive new work-free government handouts, it’s worth taking note. It remains to be seen whether the artificial intelligence-induced employment disruptions behind those calls will occur, much less the proposed universal government checks, akin to welfare []

How effective are party slogans in electoral campaigns?

Come the next general election, artificial intelligence will probably be used by our mainstream parties to craft messages tailored to the concerns of individual voters, delivered through social media and constantly refined to have the maximum impact

4 states mandate AI policies, emphasize safety, ethics

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Report: AI Impact Starts with Strong Data Foundation

High-impact AI implementations are more likely to treat data architecture, governance, and operationalization as strategic requirements, according to TDWI's 2026 Blueprint report.

Securing America's future in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence is already improving everyday life and has the potential to further strengthen America, but it must be harnessed to reflect American values of freedom and human rights, and to ensure that the American workforce is prepared for the challenges ahead.

Agentic infrastructure operations begin with accurate, reliable infrastructure data

Organizations are racing to apply AI across the enterprise, and infrastructure is one of the most compelling targets: automated provisioning, The post Agentic infrastructure operations begin with accurate, reliable infrastructure data appeared first on The New Stack.

'Infrastructure and Intelligence Are Twin Engines of India's Rise': Gautam Adani at Adani Enterprises AGM 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani argues that accelerating infrastructure and intelligence are now twin engines driving India's sovereignty and rise as a global power.

How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Preventive Healthcare Through Earlier Detection and Smarter Clinical Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, combining technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment, research, and healthcare operations. From detecting diseases in medical scans to streamlining hospital workflows, AI is increasingly helping clinicians make faster and more data-driven decisions. Once viewed as a futuristic concept, today many AI-powered tools are already becoming part of everyday medical [] The post How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Preventive Healthcare Through Earlier Detection and Smarter Clinical Insights appeared first on Middle East News 247.

[LZ Granderson] How fearmongering sets policy

In the race to build — or stop the construction of — data centers across the country, it's important to remember no government is spending more on artificial intelligence than America. In fact, according to the Brookings Institute, the number of AI contracts within the federal government has risen from 472 in 2022 to more than 1,700 in 2026. Most of the spending — 90 billion — is by the Department of Defense. However, other departments — Commerce, Health and Human Services, NASA — are spending

Genghis AI: Turning tax advisory labour into software

Guest post by Michael Kilarney Co-Founder Genghis AI The 2023 idea of “tax AI” is already archaic. A faster search box is not the future of tax advisory. Finding legislation faster is useful. Finding guidance faster is useful. Finding case law faster is useful. But it is not the prize. The prize is completing complex []

Federal watchdog says A.I. vendors need more scrutiny

Companies that sell artificial intelligence technologies to the federal government should prepare for tougher scrutiny of their products.

AI moving faster than governments can keep up: UN

AI moving faster than governments can keep up: UN

India estimates 300 GW power demand next year, backs local clean-energy manufacturing

Focus on domestic clean energy supply chains amid rising data centre, AI and EV-driven needs

AI meets ICE

Agencies at every level of government are buying AI-powered surveillance tools. These tools increasingly watch everyone, and not always accurately

India's PR Industry Grows 11% To Rs 3,230 Crore In FY26 As AI, Startups Reshape Sector

Government, startups emerge as key growth drivers while AI spending triples and reputation becomes a core business metric, PRCAI's SPRINT 2026 report shows.

Report: AI Impact Starts Relies on Strong Data Foundation

High-impact AI implementations are more likely to treat data architecture, governance, and operationalization as strategic requirements, according to the 2026 Blueprint report from TDWI.

UN chief urges countries to push for joint AI rules without delay

Independent Scientific Panel on AI to help close the knowledge gap and assess the real impacts of AI across economies and societies, says Guterres