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image: A review of AI-driven monitoring, forecasting, and source attribution of aquatic biocontaminants view more  Credit: Qinling Wang, Yiran Zhang, Wenze Wang, Xinyi Wu, Hailing Zhou, Ling Chen & Bing Wu   Artificial intelligence is quietly transforming how scientists monitor and manage invisible biological pollutants in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, and a new review explains how this technological shift could better protect ecosystems and public health.​ In a paper published in the open access journal Biocontaminant, researchers from Nanjing University outline how AI can turn water quality management from a reactive, after the fact process into a proactive early warning…

After gaining traction across big tech, “vibe coding” is quickly spilling into crypto, and it could fundamentally alter how Web3 projects are built, funded, and scaled.Coined by former OpenAI co-founder and ex-Tesla AI lead Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, vibe coding describes building software by “feel.” It utilizes natural language or voice prompts with AI systems, while barely requiring the use of the keyboard.Sponsored SponsoredHow ‘Vibe Coding’ Could Reshape Web3, Startups, and Venture CapitalThe idea went mainstream after Collins Dictionary named “vibe coding” its Word of the Year for 2025, signaling how fast the concept has entered the tech space.At…

New automation platform eliminates manual file handling, artwork upload issues, poor file quality, and slow gang sheet creation for DTF print shops Kixxl automates artwork collection and gang sheet creation for DTF print shops, helping businesses reduce manual work, speed up production, and scale with confidence.” — Mike LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kixxl, a technology platform designed for DTF and custom print businesses, has announced the launch of its advanced Gang Sheet Builder solution. The platform helps print shops automate customer artwork collection, generate optimized gang sheets, and streamline production workflows through smart software…

Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesIf there is still no clear answer to the question of how artificial intelligence is influencing gains and losses in the job market, there is at least one AI question that job candidates, and current workers hoping to keep their roles, should be prepared to answer clearly in 2026.”In many roles, the baseline will no longer be ‘Can a person do the job?’ but rather ‘Can they do it in a way that adds unique value beyond what AI can do alone, and what people can do alone?'” said Daniela Rus, director of the MIT…

Wahaya IT, a prominent provider of IT security solutions, is excited to announce the enhancement of its cybersecurity services tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Louisiana. As cyber threats continue to escalate, particularly targeting SMBs, Wahaya IT is dedicated to delivering comprehensive security solutions that offer the protection and reassurance that business owners require. In the past few years, Louisiana has experienced a marked rise in cyberattacks, with numerous businesses falling prey to data breaches, ransomware, and other malicious activities. These threats not only jeopardize sensitive information but can also result in significant financial losses and harm…

Quantum computing continues to seek practical applications in machine learning, but challenges remain in efficiently loading classical data and training algorithms on current hardware. Luca Candelori from Qognitive, Inc., Swarnadeep Majumder and Antonio Mezzacapo from IBM Quantum, alongside Javier Robledo Moreno et al., have now demonstrated a method to overcome these hurdles. Their research focuses on a linear Hamiltonian-based machine learning approach, representing classical data in a compact form using ground state problems for k-local Hamiltonians. By employing a sample-based Krylov diagonalization technique, the team successfully computed low-energy states and trained parameters to represent classical datasets. Experiments performed on IBM’s…

One of the defining narratives of 2026 is ‘Privacy’. As institutional players take on a dominant role in crypto, privacy has become a critical technical feature for bridging blockchain with real-world business.Blockchain’s core advantage of transparency can expose corporate trade secrets and investment strategies, creating material risk for enterprises.Fully anonymous privacy models like Monero do not support KYC or AML, making them unsuitable for regulated institutions.Financial institutions need selective privacy that protects transaction data while remaining compatible with regulatory oversight.Financial institutions must determine how to connect with open Web3 markets for expansion.🇰🇷 한국어로 읽기 →One of blockchain’s core features is…

CES always has its share of attention-grabbing robots. But this year in particular seemed to be a landmark year for robotics. The advancement in AI technology has not only given robots better “brains,” it’s enabled new levels of autonomy and given rise to an ambitious, if sometimes questionable, vision for our robot-filled future.From sassy humanoids to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable robots as we could find in Las Vegas. These are the ones that made the biggest impression.Agibot HumanoidsAgibot’s X2 humanoid robot. (Karissa Bell for Engadget)Of all the humanoids we saw…

JD Vance, the US vice-president, has agreed that it is “entirely unacceptable” for platforms such as X to allow the proliferation of AI-generated sexualised images of women and children, David Lammy has told the Guardian.The deputy prime minister said Vance, usually known as an AI enthusiast, expressed concern about how the technology was being used to fuel “hyper-pornographied slop” online when they met in Washington on Thursday.The comments come amid a growing transatlantic row over the use of X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to manipulate thousands of images of women and sometimes children to remove their clothing or put them…

ANALYSIS From May’s cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency to the Foreign Office breach months later, cyber incidents have become increasingly common in UK government. The scale extends far beyond these high-profile cases: the NCSC reports that 40 percent of attacks it managed between September 2020 and August 2021 targeted the public sector, a figure expected to grow. Given this threat landscape, why does the UK’s flagship Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill exclude both central and local government? Sir Oliver Dowden, former digital secretary and current shadow deputy PM, led calls in the House of Commons this week urging…