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Librarians Offer 'Avoiding AI' Workshops as Demand Surges

Librarians across the US are hosting popular workshops that teach attendees how to disable artificial intelligence features on their devices, driven by public frustration with unsolicited AI integration.

Monday.com Lays Off 20% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring

Monday.com is cutting about 600 jobs, or 20% of its staff, as part of a restructuring plan tied to its AI-first strategy, becoming the latest tech company to cite artificial intelligence in workforce reductions.

Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi K3, a Massive New AI Model for Coding and Reasoning

Beijing-based Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K3, a large language model with 2.8 trillion parameters and a one-million-token context window, targeting coding, reasoning and complex knowledge work.

Michaels' AI Assistant Doubles Conversion Rate with Google Gemini

Michaels reports that its Google Gemini-powered shopping assistant, Ask Mike, has achieved a conversion rate more than double that of traditional search since its quiet launch in May.

U.S. Treasury Warns of Sanctions After Chinese AI Firm Moonshot Accused of Distilling Anthropic’s Model

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions remain on the table after a White House official accused Chinese AI company Moonshot of improperly distilling Anthropic’s Fable model, escalating tensions over intellectual property and export controls.

IBM Reports Disappointing Quarter as Mainframe Sales Drop 42%

IBM's mainframe business plunged 42%, causing the company to miss Wall Street expectations and its stock to fall 25% in a single day. CEO Arvind Krishna attributed the decline to AI data center spending temporarily diverting corporate hardware budgets.

AI Game Brings China’s Most Famous Painting to Life

A University of Hong Kong professor has developed an AI-powered simulation that lets users explore the world of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival', a renowned 5-meter-long scroll painting from the Song Dynasty.

AI-Driven Commerce Reshapes China's Beauty Market, Says Yaso Co-Founder

Adam Knight, co-founder of Yaso, advises beauty brands to adopt an AI-first approach as China's market shifts away from legacy retail routes, with AI integration far ahead of the West.

AS Watson Leverages Data and AI to Fast-Track Beauty Brand Launches

The global retailer is using its vast consumer data, artificial intelligence, and 17,000-store network to help beauty brands move from concept to commercialization more efficiently.

Elderly Chinese retail investors shift savings to tech stocks on state support

Technology stocks, including chipmakers and AI developers, are attracting elderly retail investors in China who are betting on the nation's technological ascendancy, spurred by government backing and dissatisfaction with blue-chip returns.

Clothink Debuts AI-Powered Workspace for Fashion Design

Clothink has launched an AI-driven platform aimed at streamlining fashion design and product development.

Luxury Brands Elevate AI to Top Strategic Priority as Consumer Adoption Surges

New research shows a sharp increase in luxury houses ranking artificial intelligence among their top corporate priorities, even as consumer AI usage for shopping outpaces brand deployment.

Google Debuts AI Search and YouTube Shopping Tools for Southeast Asia

Google has introduced new AI-powered search and YouTube advertising tools at Marketing Live Southeast Asia, aimed at streamlining online shopping and boosting sales for brands in the region.

AI Startups Certo and Certivo Help Beauty Brands Navigate Regulatory Complexity

Alibaba Unveils Wan Streamer, an Ultra-Realistic AI That Sees and Responds in Real Time

Alibaba has launched Wan Streamer, a cutting-edge AI model capable of real-time visual and auditory interaction with sub-second latency, blurring the line between human and machine.

Unilever Invests $270 Million in AI-Powered Global Innovation Center in Connecticut

Unilever is building a $270 million Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut, set to open in spring 2029. The facility will use AI, bioscience, and neuroscience to accelerate product development.

Recruiters Shift Focus as AI Transforms Résumé Polishing

With artificial intelligence enabling flawless résumés, hiring managers are turning to new methods to gauge candidates' judgment, adaptability and potential.