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Focus on Education and Safety for AI Use

(NewsUSA) - Americans across the political spectrum agree on how the country should approach artificial intelligence, according to a new report by Gallup and the Special Competitive Studies Project …

5 ways to improve ventilation in residential and multifamily homes

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Proper ventilation is integral to the comfort and well-being of residents in multifamily constructions.Builders and contractors should carefully consider methods to improve …

What happens when the business changes faster than the training?

(BPT) - Key takeaways:A growing number of companies are turning to an AI-powered platform to help customer-facing teams create training that will build skills around productive innovation and process …

4 Design Trends That Will Shape Kitchens and Baths in 2027

(BPT) - After years of neutral, one-size-fits-all rooms, homeowners are looking for spaces that feel like their own, with finishes that get better with age and layouts that fit how they really live. …

The Geography of Quantum Innovation Goes Local

(NewsUSA) - Quantum information science, engineering, and technologies (QISET) is in its second phase, now rapidly evolving from lab-based projects to real-world applications that are impacting the …

Your boss is watching you: Workplace surveillance is on the rise, spurred by AI

Knowable Magazine reports that workplace surveillance is rising due to AI, with many employees monitored in real time.

Nearly 9 in 10 Millennials and Almost 8 in 10 Gen Z Carry Debt

(BPT) - New research reveals how AI, gambling and money shame are shaping younger Americans' financial lives.Millennials and Gen Z are facing significant financial pressure, with many seeing their …

How to spot and avoid AI scams

(BPT) - Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of many people's everyday lives. Unfortunately, that includes scammers. The good news? You don't need to be a tech expert to protect …

Breathe easier at home: The smart way to improve your indoor air quality

(BPT) - Key takeawaysHomeowners are seeking to make their homes more efficient, including indoor air quality solutions.Improving a home's IAQ typically requires homeowners to install multiple …

The retail health revolution is connecting more Americans with care

(BPT) - For many American families, getting health care can feel harder than it should. They often face challenges like long waits for a primary care visit, high deductibles that make them pause …

The biowearable that helped one man find confidence managing diabetes

(BPT) - Erik Lofstrand never expected a routine physical to change his life. But when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Erik suddenly found himself navigating a life-changing condition."I went …

Rule Changes to Federal Research Grants Could Cost America Its Technology Lead

(NewsUSA) - Proposed rule changes at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) could weaken the research enterprise that underpins American technology leadership, according to experts at the Special …

It Starts With a Game: How Gaming Became the Front Door to Friendship

(NewsUSA) - Gaming has transformed over the past three decades. In 1999, fewer than one in five players reported playing online, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), and today, …

The Challenge of Hybrid Security Threats

(NewsUSA) - Modern conflict goes beyond troops and physical weapons. Warfare tactics now include cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns, election interference, and economic coercion.Dr. Teija …

Businesses are embracing AI in calls, and so are scammers. How can you trust a voice on the line?

Sinch reports that AI voice scams are on the rise, with Americans losing $665 million in phone fraud in early 2026, making detection increasingly difficult.

Study: AI coding tools do not write accessible code

AudioEye reports that popular AI coding tools fail to meet basic accessibility standards, with a study revealing 306 issues across 15 AI-built sites.

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.

79% of company execs say employees work around their AI governance policies

Zapier reports that 79% of executives say employees bypass AI governance policies, despite 91% claiming such frameworks exist, highlighting a governance gap.

AI is moving onto the construction site

The Infinite Loop by Nebius reports on All3's AI-powered robots set to transform construction in Koblenz by increasing efficiency, cutting costs, and addressing labor shortages.

The benefits of managed IT services for legal firms

Frontline Managed Services reports that managed IT services are vital for law firms, offering cybersecurity, compliance support, and cost-effective IT solutions to protect sensitive data.

How to avoid a SIM swap scam

Forbright Bank reports that SIM swap scams, where criminals hijack phone numbers to access accounts, are rising.

The Battle to Govern Agentic AI

(NewsUSA) - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) refers to AI systems that can operate autonomously with minimal human oversight. Unlike existing AI systems that generate responses based on prompts, …

Your October cybersecurity checklist: What to check about your public digital footprint

PeopleFinders reports that October is the ideal time to audit your public digital footprint.

How to create and design a website with AI, according to experts

Wix reports that AI website builders can reduce design time significantly, with pros using AI for efficiency.

C-suite may be overestimating how far along they are in agentic AI

Teradata reports that C-suite leaders may overestimate their companies' progress in agentic AI, with many stuck in early implementation stages, limiting ROI.

You can build a full business website in 4 days, new report says

Wix reports that AI has halved website creation time to four days, with 84% of users utilizing AI tools while maintaining control over personal branding elements.

What is edge AI and how does it work?

Synaptics reports the global edge AI market is set to grow from $30 billion in 2026 to $118.7 billion in 2033, enhancing device efficiency and data privacy.

The doctor’s AI will see you now

The Infinite Loop by Nebius reports that AI medical scribes are emerging as a solution to help doctors reduce paperwork and burnout, but adoption faces trust and process hurdles.

Financial advisors ranked dead last in AI adoption in 2023. Here's how fast that changed, and what's still missing

Jump reports that financial advisors ranked lowest in AI adoption as of 2023, but rapid advancements are being made.

Most CRM Office 365 integration problems trace back to 3 fixable points

Nutshell reports that businesses use an average of 897 applications, yet only 29% are connected.

6 key Dreamforce 2026 takeaways for the GTM tech stack

ZoomInfo reports Dreamforce 2026 highlighted a focus on clean data, practical tech adoption, and AI integration, shifting from hype to execution and ROI.

How journalists feel about citing AI-generated PR, according to data

Pangram Labs reports on HARO's revival after AI-generated pitches flooded the platform, revealing journalists prefer human sources, limiting AI submissions.

The CRM AI tools built for email personalization are the ones teams often overlook

Nutshell reports that 83% of sales professionals trust AI for prospect engagement, but 72% fail to leverage it for personalized outreach, hindering effectiveness.