South Africa draft Artificial Intelligence policy opens for public comment
South Africa has opened a draft national policy on Artificial Intelligence for public comment. The move signals an effort to shape domestic rules for automated decision-making and align governance with broader international debates.
Europe examines perceived workplace effects of Artificial Intelligence
A European Commission technical paper focuses on how consumers in Europe perceive Artificial Intelligence to affect productivity, quality of work, and job security. The publication forms part of the European Business Cycle Indicators for the 1st Quarter 2026.
Deutsche Telekom chief criticizes European Union Artificial Intelligence rules
Deutsche Telekom chief executive Tim Höttges urged Europe to simplify its Artificial Intelligence regime, arguing that current rules could weaken industrial competitiveness as the USA and China move faster.
Analog computing from waste heat
MIT researchers developed an analog computing approach that uses waste heat in electronic devices to process data without electricity. The technique performs matrix vector multiplication with strong accuracy and could also help monitor heat in chips without extra energy use.
How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping financial services oversight
Financial services regulators are largely treating Artificial Intelligence as another technology governed by existing rules rather than building new securities-specific frameworks. History suggests that clearer expectations will emerge through examinations, enforcement, and supervisory guidance.
Nvidia faces gamer backlash over Artificial Intelligence shift
Nvidia is facing growing frustration from gamers as memory supply is steered toward data center chips and DLSS 5 becomes more central to game performance. The dispute highlights how far the company’s priorities have shifted toward enterprise Artificial Intelligence.
Executives see limited Artificial Intelligence productivity gains so far
Corporate enthusiasm around Artificial Intelligence has yet to translate into broad gains in employment or productivity, reviving comparisons to the long lag between early computing breakthroughs and measurable economic impact. Recent surveys and studies show mixed results, with strong expectations for future benefits but little consensus on present gains.