Why it matters: That financial distress has sparked a big question for some of the more than 15 million customers who have used the company's services: What does a sale mean for the genetic data 23andMe stores?
Microsoft said Monday it will soon roll out 11 new AI agents for its security-focused Copilot aimed at offloading some of the most repetitive tasks that bog down cybersecurity teams.
Why it matters: Microsoft is the latest majorvendor to embed autonomous AI agents directly into its security suite in an effort to reduce burnout for cyber pros and boost efficiency through AI-powered automation.
The field ofAI-driven weather modeling is advancing at a rapid pace, as illustrated by a new model that has critical advantages over other approaches.
Why it matters: Applying artificial intelligence to weather prediction holds the promise of significantly advancing forecast precision, reliability and delivery to the developing world.
A new digital divide is growing between people who trust AI for emotional support and those who don't.
Why it matters: AI startups are pushing their tools not just as enterprise productivity enhancers, but also as therapists, companions and life coaches.
