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In the latest episode of the Connected News Podcast, Business Post tech editor Charlie Taylor engages in insightful discussions with his colleagues on several pivotal developments in the tech industry. The episode, titled "Stripe’s Unexpected Legacy and the Continued Rise of Bitcoin," delves into topics ranging from AIB's strategic moves in the fintech sector to the soaring value of Bitcoin. AIB's Foray into Investment Services and AI Integration Charlie Taylor converses with Donal MacNamee...

In a move that signals a paradigm shift in digital productivity, OpenAI’s latest upgrade to its popular AI assistant—now bestowed with so-called “ChatGPT Agents”—promises the kind of automation previously reserved for speculative fiction. This enhancement has instigated heated discussions throughout the tech community, not simply for its impressive abilities, but for the broader implications of what it means to have AI agents acting with initiative, autonomy, and memory. As rivals like...

When legal professionals gather to discuss generative AI, the tone often sways between urgency and measured skepticism. The promise of large language models to drive transformation in legal services has brought both excitement and a host of pragmatic questions about safe, meaningful adoption. In a recent webinar hosted by Legal IT Insider in partnership with Stridon—a technology consultancy with deep roots in the UK legal sector—the conversation dug into the nitty-gritty of GenAI’s role in...

South African enterprises are witnessing a seismic shift in their digital landscape as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solidifies its position as the fastest-moving trend in the corporate sector. Fueled by escalating adoption rates and the proliferation of accessible AI tools, the local business ecosystem is rapidly evolving alongside global innovation waves. Yet, beneath the shimmering promise of AI-powered competitiveness and productivity, critical questions are emerging about...

Windows users are facing a crossroads—a moment when the already-complex world of operating systems has been complicated further by mounting costs, a shifting competitive landscape, and an unmistakable sense of fatigue over forced upgrades. The so-called “Windows 11 upgrade tax”—referring to both the added cost and hardware requirements of Microsoft’s latest OS—has become more than just a tech talking point. It’s a catalyst, turning long-simmering debates about open alternatives into real...

Intel is reportedly preparing an "Arrow Lake Refresh" for the second half of 2025, aiming to address the shortcomings of the initial Arrow Lake processors released in late 2024. This refresh is expected to feature higher clock speeds and an upgraded Neural Processing Unit (NPU), potentially enhancing both gaming performance and AI capabilities. Background: The Initial Arrow Lake Launch The original Arrow Lake processors, part of Intel's Core Ultra 200S series, debuted in October 2024. These...

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, San Jose, California, stands out as a pioneer in integrating AI into municipal governance. Under the leadership of Mayor Matt Mahan, the city is not only embracing AI tools like ChatGPT for administrative tasks but is also setting a precedent for other municipalities nationwide. Embracing AI in Municipal Operations Mayor Mahan has been transparent about utilizing ChatGPT to draft speeches and assist in preparing the city's...

OpenAI’s latest move to extend the ChatGPT platform with a universal AI agent marks a significant moment in the evolution of digital productivity. For the first time, a widely accessible artificial intelligence can not only generate text, analyze information, or summarize documents but can also directly control a computer, automate complex workflows, and interact with a variety of third-party applications—all from a single conversational interface. This universal agent, available now to...

Oracle’s recent integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Database platform marks a watershed moment for AI-driven database access, reflecting broader shifts in enterprise IT toward automation, intelligent observability, and streamlined developer experiences. By weaving MCP—an open standard devised by Anthropic to harmonize how large language models (LLMs) and other AI systems interface with external tools and data—directly into Oracle Database, the company unlocks a host of...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, yet its adoption and acceptance vary significantly across different demographics. Recent studies indicate that while young adults are at the forefront of embracing AI technologies, a substantial portion of the broader public remains hesitant. Young Adults Leading AI Adoption A survey by Personio revealed that 78% of HR professionals aged 25-34 are currently utilizing AI-powered tools in their roles, compared to 69% of...

Creating an accessible workplace is not merely a legal obligation but a strategic imperative that fosters inclusivity, enhances productivity, and drives innovation. By integrating accessible technologies and practices, organizations can ensure that all employees, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities to contribute and thrive. Understanding Workplace Accessibility Workplace accessibility involves designing environments—both physical and digital—that accommodate the diverse...

The story of artificial intelligence over the past several years has become one of remarkable technical progress punctuated by a rapidly narrowing field of players. While AI startups and research labs abound, public consciousness and enterprise adoption have largely consolidated around just a handful of major platforms—primarily OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini, and, to a lesser degree, Meta AI. Despite the apparent diversity on the surface, the reality is that most...

AI’s rapid transformation of the media and marketing sector has reached a new inflection point, as agentic technologies and integrated generative tools move from experimentation to deployment, promising sweeping changes—and raising equally sweeping questions—about creativity, workflow, and even the future of content production itself. The Arrival of AI Agents: From Toy to Tool In the past year, the discourse around artificial intelligence in the media and marketing world has shifted from...

The legal industry is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into the workflows of major law firms. This shift is driven by the need to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet evolving client expectations. However, the adoption of AI also presents challenges related to data security, ethical considerations, and the preservation of the human element in legal practice. The Rise of AI in Legal Practice In recent years, the...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced a program allowing users to receive an additional year of free security updates. This initiative is particularly significant given that, as of May 2025, Windows 10 remains the most widely used version of the operating system, accounting for over 53% of installations. Understanding the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program Microsoft's ESU program is designed to provide critical and important...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is continually evolving, unveiling feature updates at a pace that even the most seasoned Windows enthusiasts can find dizzying. Yet, in recent months, a fascinating (and, to many, frustrating) trend has emerged: a class of highly desired features—some offering genuine user empowerment, transparency, and privacy—are only available to users in one part of the world. Particularly, people living in the European Economic Area (EEA) are getting a Windows 11 experience that...

Change is sweeping through the world of artificial intelligence with a velocity that leaves even seasoned industry watchers grasping for superlatives. Until recently, most conversations about automation and the future of work were fueled by broad speculation and hyped forecasts. But OpenAI’s latest release, ChatGPT Agent, marks a striking inflection point—one that shifts AI from a powerful conversational assistant into something much more formidable: an agentic platform capable of executing...

The way organizations connect, collaborate, and communicate has been fundamentally altered by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Where once the workplace was a fixed physical space and communication a largely manual process, today’s unified communications and collaboration (UCC) platforms are being transformed by waves of AI-infused functionality. Across meetings, messaging, file sharing, project management, security, and employee wellbeing, AI is making itself an indispensable...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters have continued to capture unwavering attention from corporates, investors, policymakers, and the broader public, but recent weeks underscore that this fast-evolving domain is undergoing significant shifts. Between July 5th and July 18th, a convergence of new regulations, legal developments, market reactions, and corporate initiatives underscored ESG’s volatility as both a risk management framework and a potential driver of value. These...

OpenAI has unveiled a significant enhancement to its ChatGPT platform with the introduction of the ChatGPT Agent, a sophisticated AI designed to autonomously perform complex, multi-step tasks. This development marks a pivotal shift from ChatGPT's traditional role as a conversational assistant to a proactive agent capable of executing tasks from inception to completion. Evolution from Conversational Assistant to Autonomous Agent Historically, ChatGPT functioned primarily as a conversational...