Applications News & Updates

CollectivIQ presents a new AI tool that queries multiple large language models simultaneously to provide more accurate answers, addressing issues with hallucinations and biased responses.

MIT researchers have developed an approach that accelerates Bayesian optimization for high-dimensional problems by leveraging a tabular foundation model, achieving significant speedups over existing methods.

AI auditors will monitor and report on AI transactions, ensuring AI accuracy and viability in line with law, ethics, security, and behavioral science. This role will require both AI expertise and business knowledge.

Google has received conditional approval to export high-precision geographic information from South Korea, allowing the company to provide full Google Maps services in the country.

Lenovo showcased two AI-based productivity companion concepts at MWC 2026, focusing on improving office workers' efficiency and well-being.

Chinese humanoid robot makers, backed by government priorities and industrial strategies, accelerate development and adoption, outpacing US companies in terms of speed and volume.

Woolworths has updated its AI assistant, Olive, in response to customer concerns that it was being too human-like. The changes are aimed at restoring trust and improving customer interactions.

Deloitte's study forecasts the rise of AI-native software providers challenging traditional SaaS and offering advanced capabilities to small businesses at a fraction of the cost.

Burger King has launched an AI chatbot, Patty, to monitor employee interactions with customers and provide coaching on 'friendliness'. The chatbot is integrated with the company's point-of-sale system to optimize customer experience.

Schools are implementing AI counselors to track students' mental health, raising concerns about student attachment, privacy, and reliance on technology.

Anthropic's AI assistant Claude surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT to claim the top spot in Apple's iPhone App Store, while being involved in a high-stakes public feud with the Pentagon over its safety guardrails.

AI agents are autonomous systems that can perform tasks and adapt to changing environments, with applications in various industries such as finance, healthcare, customer support, and more.

Criticism from President Trump's administration may have unexpectedly boosted interest in the AI chatbot Claude, pushing it to the second spot on Apple's U.S. free apps chart.

A Californian woman tested the AI self-driving RV, the Pebble Flow, and found that it effectively eliminates towing capacity issues, providing a more efficient and luxurious camping experience.