Keywords: Automation


ABB India reports fourth consecutive profit decline amid rising costs

ABB India reported a fourth consecutive quarterly decline in profit as rising raw material prices, foreign exchange volatility, and higher operational expenses continued to pressure the company’s margins. The engineering and technology firm announced that profit from continuing operations fell......

Ai maps growing risks for white collar jobs across key sectors

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market unevenly, with knowledge-based professions facing the highest levels of exposure while manual roles remain relatively protected. New data based on real-world usage of AI systems shows that disruption is concentrated in tasks involving information......

Nobel economist challenges AI job loss warnings from Anthropic chief

Daron Acemoglu, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, has sharply criticized claims that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of entry level white collar jobs within a few years. He described the warning from Dario Amodei......

Crypto platforms outpace banks in adopting autonomous AI agents

Cryptocurrency platforms are deploying autonomous artificial intelligence agents faster than traditional financial institutions, as continuous trading infrastructure accelerates automation across digital asset markets. A recent case study highlights how always-on systems in crypto enable a shift from......

Morocco positions itself as AI-driven hub for customer experience outsourcing

Africa’s customer experience and outsourcing industry is entering a period of rapid transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes how services are delivered and managed. At GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, industry leaders are shifting focus away from traditional call center models toward......

Altman tells CEOs to lock in AI capacity now or risk falling behind

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has delivered direct advice to corporate leaders on AI adoption, urging them to secure computing resources immediately, rethink how they measure AI usage, and begin using the technology themselves, warning that those who wait risk being left behind. In an interview with Axios's......

XBOW secures $120 million and integrates AI pentesting with Microsoft

XBOW, a Seattle-based cybersecurity startup, has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round and expanded its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI-driven penetration testing into enterprise security workflows. The latest funding, led by DFJ Growth and Northzone with participation from Sofina and......

New patents reshape smart home systems with automation and energy control

Recent patent filings since 2022 show rapid development in smart home technologies, with innovations focusing on device connectivity, energy optimization, user preference automation, and cross platform integration. These advances aim to simplify setup, improve efficiency, and enable more autonomous home......

Natural sciences research in 2025 driven by interdisciplinary innovation

Research in natural sciences in 2025 shows a clear move toward interdisciplinary work, with progress concentrated in biomimetic materials, artificial intelligence, ecological science, and laboratory automation. These trends reflect efforts to respond to climate pressures while improving the efficiency......