When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative
Editor’s note — Feb. 16, 2026 — This press release was updated to add ASML as part of the Trusted Tech Alliance. MUNICH — Feb. 13, 2026 — Friday, at the Munich Security Conference, 16 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a group of like-minded
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The Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, says technology is a crucial factor in the implementation of the new tax laws. Adedeji made the statement on Wednesday during the inaugural convocation lecture at the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area, Oyo State, titled “The Role of Technology in Implementing Nigeria’s
Key Takeaways The late majority represents 34% of the population adopting technology after it’s proven. Late majority adopters tend to be older, less affluent, and less educated. Companies often offer discounts to entice the late majority to purchase. Adoption models were initially developed in agriculture and now apply to tech sectors. Complex technologies take longer
Bartley hopes the technology can support and improve current projects such as Culture Vannin’s initiative – an organisation that promotes local culture – to ask a native speaker to transcribe old recordings every year. “That can take hours and hours, and I think it is a situation where technology could increase the productivity of that
Barnsley has been rebranded as Britain’s first “tech town”, with ministers unveiling plans to use artificial intelligence to improve local schools, healthcare and businesses as part of the government’s push to embed AI across the economy. The designation was announced by the technology secretary Liz Kendall, who said the South Yorkshire town would act as
Barnsley has been named the UK’s first “Tech Town” by the government, as it seeks to create a “trailblazing” hub for how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve everyday life. The title means AI will be rolled out across public services such as in schools, colleges, businesses and the NHS. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the
When Covid hit in 2020, our general inbox for the Office of International Education went from a daily volume of a few dozen emails to almost 1,000. Students wanted to know how the move to remote coursework would impact their visa status and how remote operations might affect work authorisation, among many queries. Like other
From artificial intelligence-driven creation to direct-to-fan platforms and the revival of physical music formats, technology is redefining ownership, monetisation, and power dynamics in the global music industry. Experts say African artists and labels must adapt quickly to stay competitive. More than ever, 2025 revealed how technology dictates the pace of the music industry, as the