Author name: Molly Ferncombe

Payments giant Visa has broadened its value-added services portfolio through the addition of ARIC Risk Hub from Featurespace, an advanced fraud prevention platform powered by adaptive artificial intelligence. The technology, designed to safeguard banks, acquirers and financial institutions against fraud and financial crime, builds profiles around genuine customer activity to maximise approvals while blocking malicious actors in real time

Autonomous AI agents are poised to fundamentally alter business operations across all sectors. These sophisticated systems combine advanced language models with traditional machine learning capabilities to analyse data, set goals, and execute tasks with minimal supervision. As organisations seek competitive advantages through technological innovation, agentic AI emerges as the catalyst for a new era of enterprise automation—one where machines and humans collaborate strategically to solve complex business challenges whilst dramatically improving operational efficiency

Gone are the days when gut feelings and historical data alone drove business decisions. Today’s market leaders have a new secret weapon: AI-driven predictive analytics. As companies race to gain competitive advantage, those harnessing the power of AI aren’t just keeping pace—they’re actively shaping the future of their industries. From anticipating market shifts to optimising resource allocation, AI tools have become the difference between reacting to change and creating it

The battle between two of technology’s most prominent figures has reached new heights as Elon Musk launches a bold $97.4 billion takeover bid for OpenAI. This latest development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing rivalry between Musk and Sam Altman, potentially disrupting OpenAI’s ambitious plans for restructuring and expansion

At the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative production, revolutionary tools are reshaping how businesses communicate. OpenAI’s Sora, ChatGPT and Midjourney lead a new wave of AI platforms that enable organisations to produce high-quality content at unprecedented speed and scale. These developments mark a fundamental shift in content creation, offering solutions to age-old challenges of time, cost and resource limitations while maintaining professional standards

The beauty industry stands at the precipice of transformation as generative artificial intelligence reshapes traditional business models. With projections suggesting gen AI could contribute £8 billion to the global beauty economy, forward-thinking organisations are already implementing this revolutionary technology. The race to harness gen AI’s potential has begun, creating a widening chasm between industry pioneers and those hesitating to embrace change. With key insights provided by McKinsey & Company

The meteoric rise of Generative AI promises unprecedented opportunities for enterprise transformation, yet many organisations struggle to implement these solutions effectively. Drawing from 25 years of experience in compliance technology and digital transformation, Chartered Accountant and Forensic Accountant Shairil Yahya from Philips presents crucial insights for business leaders navigating this complex landscape. His strategic framework, developed through hands-on experience building GenAI applications, offers essential guidance for organisations seeking to harness this revolutionary technology while mitigating potential risks

Porsche Engineering leads groundbreaking advancements in automotive development through strategic implementation of LLMs. The marque harnesses artificial intelligence to transform traditional engineering processes, resulting in remarkable efficiency gains while maintaining its legendary standards. This technological evolution marks a significant shift in luxury vehicle development, promising faster innovation without compromising on quality