As AI evolves from a productivity tool to business infrastructure, it can help restaurants connect capital, demand and operations without replacing the human experience at the heart of hospitality. Photo by Jerry Cook/Corbis via Getty Images Every major technological revolution begins with tools. Their lasting impact comes when these tools become infrastructure. Amazon hasn’t just … Read more
Walid Mehanna guides Merck KGaA’s 62,000 employees from everyday AI tools toward workflow automation and AI-powered drug discovery. Photo: Bernd Hartung When ChatGPT launched a global corporate conflict in late 2022, Walid Mehanna was already busy rebuilding the digital backbone of the world’s oldest pharmaceutical company. As group data officer at Germany’s Merck KGaA (also … Read more
With 3.8 million manufacturing jobs unfilled in the United States over the next decade, and workplace injuries costing American companies more than $170 billion annually, agent AI has become an imperative for industrial safety. Unsplash+ There has been significant coverage of how AI agents can increase the productivity of office workers by handling simple tasks … Read more
Installation view: Rachel Maclean’s “The Enchantment of Reason” at Josh Lilley, London. Courtesy the artist and Josh Lilley Even as A.I.’s integration into daily life continues, visual artists remain divided over a central question: is its use legitimate in artistic creation? Other creative sectors—including video production, graphic design, photo editing, fashion design, architecture and product … Read more
According to Lin Qiao, the future of artificial intelligence lies in millions of specialized models built on proprietary data. Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Web Summit via Getty Images The growing demand for AI has given rise to a new class of digital utility companies that sell computing power, access to models and infrastructure to developers. Leading the … Read more
Who will take power when AI becomes more widely available? The answer lies not only with builders and investors, but in a new “governance class.” Unsplash+ Lists of the most powerful people in AI tend to measure the same things: who has the models, who has the chips, who signs the biggest checks, and who … Read more
Shishir Mehrotra sees AI as a constant companion in the workplace, but says the ability to choose the right problem remains limited to humans. Getty Images for HumanX Conference In June, Superhuman acquired GPTZero, a New York-based startup best known for building one of the most popular tools for detecting artificial intelligence in student writing. … Read more
Christie’s held its annual Art + Tech Summit on July 17, 2026. CHRISTIE’S LTD 2026 The annual Christie’s Art+Tech Summit has always taken on the year’s hottest topic. In 2026, the event could hardly avoid the elephant in the room that is artificial intelligence. A.I. was not only the opening theme but the focus of … Read more
What started as a way to predict tournament winners now powers broadcasts, betting experiences and real-time fan interaction. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Before the ball was kicked, the Opta supercomputer had already played the tournament 25,000 times. Her verdict: Spain was the most likely winner, winning 16.1 percent of the simulations, closely followed by semi-finalists … Read more
Funding rounds and widespread demonstrations attract interest, but enterprise customers ultimately buy evidence that the technology works at scale. Unsplash+ AI companies are created in an environment where investor enthusiasm often outpaces customer validation. A $100 million funding round may signal investor confidence, but for many audiences — especially potential customers — it says little … Read more