Analytics Insight’s December 21, 2025 roundup of “Don’t Miss These Data Science Certifications in 2026” is a useful starting map for learners—but it deserves a careful read before you invest weeks and exam fees. The list highlights ten credentials that remain visible on recruiters’ radar in...
Firefox Nightly users can now summon Microsoft Copilot from the browser sidebar — an optional, opt‑in hook that exposes Copilot’s chat, voice and summarization capabilities inside Firefox while reopening a broader debate about privacy, platform boundaries, and the creeping normalization of...
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Washington State University Tri‑Cities is putting a pragmatic foot forward in the region’s AI conversation by offering a hands‑on workshop—“Generative AI Essentials: Workplace Applications and Ethical Use”—that promises to teach local professionals how to use tools such as Microsoft Copilot and...
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Microsoft’s DocumentDB — the open, PostgreSQL‑backed document database Microsoft launched earlier this year — has formally moved under the stewardship of the Linux Foundation, a shift that promises broader vendor neutrality, a clearer governance model, and a path toward an open standard for...
The rapidly evolving landscape of urban infrastructure is on the brink of a profound transformation, as smart buildings begin to embrace a new digital era that promises unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. This transition is being catalyzed by innovative...
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In a significant move toward fostering open-source collaboration in artificial intelligence, Google has transferred its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation. This protocol is designed to enable seamless communication and collaboration between AI agents across diverse platforms and...
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In a significant move with far-reaching implications for enterprise AI ecosystems, Microsoft has formally committed to adopting Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) interoperability standard for AI agents, joining a rapidly growing coalition of over fifty technology leaders, including Salesforce, Oracle...
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