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Rising Public Opposition Challenges Data Center Expansion Across U.S.A

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Growing Public Opposition Challenges Data Center Expansion in the U.S.

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States is fueling an increasingly organized public backlash, turning data center development into one of the country’s most politically sensitive technology issues. Communities from Michigan to Ohio and other states are mounting resistance against large-scale AI data center projects, citing concerns over electricity consumption, water … Read more

PwC Global Chairman Says AI Is Creating Jobs, Not Mass Layoffs

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PwC Global Chairman Says AI Is Creating Jobs, Not Mass Layoffs

Artificial intelligence is creating new jobs and reshaping work rather than triggering widespread layoffs, according to PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande, who challenged one of the most common narratives surrounding AI adoption. Speaking in an interview with CNBC during the VivaTech conference in Paris, Kande said companies implementing AI at scale are expanding their workforces … Read more

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AI Brings Uncertainty to Entry-Level Workers Worldwide, WEF Says

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Only 57% of Entry-Level Talent Confident in Skills as AI Redefines Roles, WEF Warns

Artificial intelligence is reshaping entry-level jobs around the globe, creating a mix of excitement and deep uncertainty for entry-level young onsite, remote and hybrid workers who worry about job security, the relevance of their skills and shifting expectations on day one, according to World Economic Forum‘s recent report. The report, drawing on the WEF’s Global … Read more

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VivaTech 2026 Honors Five Trailblazing Startups with Top Innovation Prizes

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VivaTech 2026’s Startup awards

PARIS (The Gignomist) — Europe’s largest startup and technology event, VivaTech, unveiled the winners of its 2026 Startup Prizes during its flagship conference at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, which attracted more than 200,000 attendees, 14,000 startups, 4,000 partners, and 3,600 investors from around the world over four days. The mega event spotlighted advancements in … Read more

Y Combinator, Microsoft Expand Partnership to Boost AI-Native Startups

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C and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate AI Startups with Azure

Leading global startup accelerator, Y Combinator and Microsoft are deepening their collaboration, giving YC founders building on Azure expanded access to Microsoft Foundry and high-performance AI infrastructure to accelerate development of the next generation of AI-native companies. The expanded partnership leverages infrastructure that YC already uses internally for its own AI development and tools. It … Read more

Accelerate Prosperity Pushes AI Innovation and Climate-Smart Growth Across Central Asia and Europe

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Accelerate Prosperity Pushes AI Innovation and Climate-Smart Growth Across Central Asia and Europe

Accelerate Prosperity (AP), a global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), convened entrepreneurs and leaders from six countries in Istanbul for a strategic workshop focused on harnessing innovation and expanding its international footprint. Teams from Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Syria, Afghanistan and Portugal gathered from June 2-5 to shape the organization’s future as a … Read more

Databricks Honors Global Partners at 2026 Data + AI Summit With More Than 65 Awards

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Databricks Honors Global Partners at 2026 Data + AI Summit With More Than 65 Awards

Leading American software company Databricks recognized the achievements of its global partner ecosystem at the 2026 Data + AI Summit, highlighting the role of more than 8,000 partners in advancing data and artificial intelligence solutions worldwide. The Databricks Partner Awards, which included more than 65 categories, honored consulting firms, system integrators and independent software vendors … Read more

Igniting Africa’s Digital Future: EMECEXPO 2026 to Host 25000+ Innovators in Casablanca

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Africa’s Digital Commerce Leaders to Converge at EMECEXPO in Morocco

Organizers of the EMECEXPO leading international exhibition dedicated to e-commerce, digital marketing and digital growth, announced that the 2026 edition will take place from December 3 to 5 at the Casablanca International Fair (OFEC) in Morocco. Expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees from across Africa and beyond, EMECEXPO 2026 will bring together e-commerce brands, … Read more

EmpowHER in AI to Unite Global Women Leaders and Innovators in Singapore

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EmpowHER in AI to Unite Global Women Leaders and Innovators in Singapore

SINGAPORE (PR) — Women leaders, founders and innovators from across the artificial intelligence industry are set to gather in Singapore on Oct. 6 for EmpowHER in AI, a global community-driven event focused on advancing diversity, leadership and innovation in the rapidly evolving AI sector. EmpowHER in AI is a global initiative and community-driven event dedicated … Read more

Analog Devices Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Major Campus Expansion

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Analog Devices Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Major Campus Expansion

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), a global semiconductor leader, is celebrating 50 years of operations in Ireland, marking a significant milestone for its Limerick campus, which has grown from a small 13-person operation in 1976 into a major European center for research, development, and manufacturing. The company, which operates facilities in Limerick, Dublin, and Cork, now … Read more

Konvu Takes Top Honors as Winner of Infosecurity Europe’s First Cyber Startup Award

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Konvu Takes Top Honors as Winner of Infosecurity Europe’s First Cyber Startup Award

Konvu, an AI-native vulnerability management platform, has won the inaugural Cyber Startup Award at Infosecurity Europe 2026, the continent’s largest information security event. The award, introduced this year in collaboration with UK Cyber Flywheel, aims to spotlight high-potential cybersecurity startups and support the next generation of innovators in the rapidly evolving security landscape. The winner … Read more

Hackers Breach Pakistan’s Higher Education Database, Expose Personal Data of 1.5 Million Citizens

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Hackers Breach Pakistan's Higher Education Database, Expose Personal Data of 1.5 Million Citizens

A significant cybersecurity incident has reportedly compromised the database of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC), exposing the personal information of more than 1.5 million citizens. A threat actor claiming responsibility for the breach alleges that the leaked dataset contains extensive sensitive records. The cybercriminal recently advertised the dataset on a prominent cybercrime forum, claiming the … Read more

Crypto Veteran Michael Sonnenshein Exits Industry to Bet Big on AI

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Crypto Veteran Michael Sonnenshein Exits Industry to Bet Big on AI

Michael Sonnenshein, one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most seasoned executives and former CEO of Grayscale Investments, is stepping away from digital assets to join an artificial intelligence-focused venture capital firm. Sonnenshein has been named partner and group president at Corner, a multi-stage venture firm investing across venture capital, infrastructure, and incubation. The move marks another … Read more

Dublin Tech Summit 2026 Positions Ireland at the Forefront of Global Responsible AI

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Dublin Tech Summit 2026

The Dublin Tech Summit 2026 concluded after two days of high-level discussions, networking, and insights, reinforcing the Irish capital’s position as a leading European hub for technology and innovation. The event brought together senior technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and global executives for conversations on the future of technology, with a particular emphasis on the next … Read more

Anthropic Raises $65 Billion in Record Series H Funding, Reaching $965 Billion Valuation

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Anthropic Raises $65 Billion in Record Series H Funding, Reaching $965 Billion Valuation

Anthropic, the American artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, announced Thursday that it has raised $65 billion in Series H funding, pushing its post-money valuation to $965 billion. The massive round was led by Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital, with significant participation from a broad group of top-tier investors including … Read more