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Key PointsBy controlling the entire tech stack, Alphabet has given itself a big edge in the cloud computing infrastructure space.Its cloud computing unit also gives it big structural cost advantages in search and AI.If there is one company that looks well positioned to benefit from the next decade of artificial intelligence (AI) growth, it’s Alphabet(NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG). The tech giant has long dominated in online search, but its strengths extend well beyond that. In fact, Alphabet may be the best AI stock to hold over the next decade.A cloud computing leaderWhile Alphabet is only currently the No. 3 cloud computing…

Representational image of IoT This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew)Korean researchers have completed the world’s first real-world verification of a Maritime Internet of Things (MIoT) communication network, which constitutes a major step toward smarter, safer, and more connected seas. The system enables data exchange between sensors and communication devices installed on ships, ports, and marine facilities, allowing continuous monitoring of oceanic and environmental conditions. Reliable communication at sea remains one of the biggest challenges in maritime operations. Traditional networks quickly lose stability beyond the coastline, leaving vessels and offshore structures cut off from real-time data. The new MIoT…

Satellite communication File photo: VCGAs China’s satellite Internet of things (IoT) service moves into commercial trial operation, its launch is expected to lay a solid foundation for the construction of a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based industrial infrastructure capable of interaction and automated decision-making, a Chinese telecommunication company told the Global Times on Sunday.The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially announced the launch at the opening ceremony of 2025 China “5G+ Industrial Internet” Conference on Saturday, according to a report by the People’s Daily. The commercial trial will last for two years. Unlike the satellite internet that connects people with high-speed…

Democracy is colliding with the technologies of artificial intelligence. Judging from the audience reaction at the recent World Forum on Democracy in Strasbourg, the general expectation is that democracy will be the worse for it. We have another narrative. Yes, there are risks to democracy from AI, but there are also opportunities.We have just published the book Rewiring Democracy: How AI will Transform Politics, Government, and Citizenship. In it, we take a clear-eyed view of how AI is undermining confidence in our information ecosystem, how the use of biased AI can harm constituents of democracies and how elected officials with…

The semiconductor industry faces a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, as regulators across the EU, UK, and U.S. have enacted cybersecurity laws impacting chip manufacturers and downstream semiconductor suppliers, such as managed service providers. In the EU, cybersecurity legislation in recent years has significantly broadened cybersecurity obligations, including upcoming new product-level cybersecurity requirements and more stringent reporting obligations. Even more recently, the UK is overhauling its own cybersecurity framework to also broaden the scope of, and strengthen, existing obligations. Notably, these laws can apply both directly (e.g., by treating chipmakers as covered “important” entities or as product component manufacturers) and indirectly,…

Dublin, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Edge AI Hardware Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Edge AI Hardware Market is projected to expand significantly, rising from a valuation of USD 26.11 Billion in 2025 to USD 68.85 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.54%. This sector encompasses specialized physical components: specifically neural processing units (NPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) engineered to process machine learning algorithms locally rather than depending on centralized cloud connectivity. The fundamental…

Company Logo Key market opportunities in the Automated Parking System sector include growing urbanization and real estate optimization needs, driving demand for systems that enhance parking density. The rise of automation and technology use, alongside integrated EV charging, offers potential for significant growth. Automated Parking System Market Automated Parking System Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Automated Parking System Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Automated Parking System Market is projected to expand from USD 3.58 Billion in 2025 to USD…

Agencies increase cloud adoption to improve citizen experience and build more resilient, efficient digital operations, ISG Provider Lens® report says STAMFORD, Conn., January 22, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State, local and education (SLED) agencies in the U.S. are expanding their use of hybrid and multicloud services to modernize operations while meeting strict compliance, security and data sovereignty requirements, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Multi Public Cloud Services report for the U.S. Public Sector finds that cloud computing has become foundational…

NeurIPS, one of the world’s most prestigious AI research conferences, held its 39th annual meeting in San Diego in December, drawing tens of thousands of submissions and participants. What was once a largely academic gathering has become a prime hunting ground for top AI labs, where a strong showing can translate directly into job offers. Researchers whose papers are accepted for live presentation are considered among the field’s elite. Yet Canadian startup GPTZero analyzed more than 4,000 research papers accepted and presented at NeurIPS (Neural Information Processing Systems) 2025 and says it uncovered hundreds of AI-hallucinated citations that slipped past…

The construction industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges that distinguish it from other sectors. With complex payment structures, multiple stakeholders, and extensive use of mobile technology on job sites, construction companies must navigate a sophisticated threat landscape. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about cybersecurity in construction. Q: What makes the construction industry particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks? A: The construction industry’s operational characteristics create multiple vulnerabilities that cybercriminals actively exploit. The sector’s reliance on repeated payments throughout project lifecycles, involving numerous trade contractors and subcontractors, creates extensive digital transaction trails. Automated payment processing applications, while improving efficiency, introduce…