Category: AI & Automation


  • Anthropic scientists expose how AI actually ‘thinks’ — and discover it secretly plans ahead and sometimes lies

    Anthropic has developed a new method for peering inside large language models like Claude, revealing for the first time how these AI systems process information and make decisions. The research, published today in two papers (available here and here), shows these models are more sophisticated than previously understood — they plan ahead when writing poetry,…

  • INCYMO launches AI-powered mobile gaming creative ad platform

    INCYMO.AI launched its AI-powered creative platform for crafting mobile gaming advertisements. The launch follows the debut of the platform’s first case study, first revealed on the Industry Stage at GDC 2025, where ad creatives ideated by INCYMO.AI outperformed one of the client’s top benchmarks in the very first iteration — and continued to improve across…

  • What Your Small Business Needs to Know About SEO in 2025

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the most critical aspects of digital marketing, and it continues to evolve each year. For small businesses, keeping up with these changes is essential to maintaining online visibility, attracting new customers, and staying ahead of the competition. In 2025, SEO is more dynamic than ever, with AI-driven search…

  • The open source Model Context Protocol was just updated — here’s why it’s a big deal

    Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The Model Context Protocol (MCP)—a rising open standard designed to help AI agents interact seamlessly with tools, data, and interfaces—just hit a significant milestone. Today, developers behind the initiative finalized an updated version of the MCP…

  • PayPal Surpasses $30 Billion in Global Small Business Lending

    PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has surpassed $30 billion in global loan originations, providing more than 1.4 million loans and cash advances to over 420,000 business accounts worldwide since 2013. The milestone underscores the company’s ongoing role in addressing the persistent challenge of capital access for small businesses. Small businesses account for more…

  • TikTok Launches Security Checkup Tool to Enhance User Safety

    TikTok has introduced Security Checkup, a new feature designed to give users a streamlined and centralized way to manage their account security settings. Announced by Kim Albarella, Head of TikTok Global Security, the tool provides a comprehensive dashboard that helps users take control of their account security with ease and confidence. According to the announcement,…

  • YouTube Announces Mid-Roll Ad System Updates to Boost Creator Revenue and Viewer Experience

    YouTube has unveiled a series of changes to its mid-roll ad system aimed at optimizing ad delivery, enhancing transparency, and providing creators with more control over ad placements. The updates, which begin rolling out in May, reflect evolving viewer behavior and are intended to balance creator earnings with viewer satisfaction and advertiser expectations. According to…

  • Microsoft infuses enterprise agents with deep reasoning, unveils data Analyst agent that outsmarts competitors

    Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Microsoft has built the largest enterprise AI agent ecosystem, and is now extending its lead with powerful new capabilities that position the company ahead in one of enterprise tech’s most exciting segments. The company announced Tuesday…

  • Beyond transformers: Nvidia’s MambaVision aims to unlock faster, cheaper enterprise computer vision

    Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Transformer-based large language models (LLMs) are the foundation of the modern generative AI landscape. Transformers aren’t the only way to do gen AI, though. Over the course of the last year, Mamba, an approach that uses Structured…

  • St. Paul Announces Opening Date for 2025 Neighborhood STAR Grant Applications

    The City of St. Paul has announced that applications for its 2025 Neighborhood STAR grant program will open on Monday, March 31. The program offers grants to support capital improvement projects that enhance the vitality, cultural diversity, and economic prosperity of neighborhoods across the city. Eligible businesses and organizations must be located in or conducting…