New AI framework autonomously optimizes training data, architectures and algorithms — outperforming human baselines

AI R&D runs on a cycle of hypothesis, experiment, and analysis — each step demanding substantial manual engineering effort. A new framework from researchers at SII-GAIR aims to close that bottle [...]

Why insurance innovation ambitions keep stalling

The gap between firms modernizing their back offices and those still running on fragmented systems and manual workflows. [...]

The Labor Department is launching a website to help workers build AI skills through apprenticeships

The AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal offers training modules and program resources across industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing [...]

My least favorite Dyson innovation has snuck its way into its new cordless vacuum — but this bit of small print might just have restored my enthusiasm

I have good news and bad news about the all-new Dyson V10 Konical. [...]

Aurora Innovation is bringing driverless trucks to Berkshire Hathaway's restaurant supply chain

The companies logged 280,000 autonomous miles and 1,400 deliveries in a 3-year pilot before approving fully driverless operations [...]

Balancing control and innovation for mission-critical communications

When faced with major outages or systemic failures, enterprises become dependent on external providers to restore essential services – or to keep them up and running in the first place. [...]

Unilever is building a $270 million beauty and personal care innovation hub in Connecticut

The facility will replace Unilever's existing R&D site in Trumbull and is expected to open by spring 2029 [...]

Anchor enterprise innovation in purpose, not pressure

The more AI pushes toward clichéd, homogenous outcomes, the more human skill sets matter. [...]

‘Innovation is in this country's DNA’: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is “on the precipice of something truly extraordinary” when it comes to AI

Keir Starmer praises AI impact across the UK, but urges tech giants to do more to keep people safe. [...]