Top 10 AI news

How Claude’s Sonnet 4.5 Sets a New AI Coding Standard
Summary: Claude Sonnet 4.5 introduces a new benchmark for AI coding, offering advanced capabilities and setting a higher standard for AI-driven software development.

Extreme Networks Q&A: Why AI is Key to Modern Cybersecurity
Summary: Phil Swain, CISO at Extreme Networks, discusses how infrastructure-led security and AI-powered solutions are essential for countering modern cyber threats.

How Huawei’s AI Strategy is Modernising Global Supply Chains
Summary: Huawei’s SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution leverages AI, cloud, and intelligent sensing to transform global transport, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

Tetra Pak Invests US$1.8m in AI Waste Sorting: Explained
Summary: Tetra Pak invests US$1.8m in Recycleye’s AI robotic sorting technology, supporting sustainable packaging recycling infrastructure development.

Instant Checkout: OpenAI Bringing E-Commerce to ChatGPT
Summary: OpenAI is integrating instant checkout features into ChatGPT, enabling seamless e-commerce experiences directly within the AI platform.

Fantasy Football is the Perfect Proving Ground for IBM’s AI
Summary: IBM’s AI is being tested in the high-stakes environment of fantasy football, providing insights and recommendations to millions of players each season.

Tech Mahindra and AMD: AI and Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Summary: Tech Mahindra and AMD are collaborating to deliver AI and hybrid cloud solutions, targeting the enterprise cloud market with innovative offerings.

Nirupa Chander
Summary: Nirupa Chander, Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, discusses balancing innovation with sustainability as AI workloads increase data centre demands.
Andris Gailitis
Summary: Andris Gailitis, CEO of Delska, shares insights on maintaining a focus on infrastructure through 25 years of technology change.

Amy Bingham
Summary: Amy Bingham, CIO of Pekin Insurance, led the company to record profits in 2024 by embracing technology after a challenging 2023.

Sandeep Pandey
Summary: Sandeep Pandey, Group Chief Technology and Operations Officer at FWD Group, is transforming insurance across Asia with a blend of technical expertise and consumer focus.

How Collectors is Digitising the World of Collectibles
Summary: CTO Dan Van Tran brings a blend of collecting passion and technology experience to his role at Collectors, driving digital transformation in the collectibles industry.

California police stumped after trying to ticket driverless car for illegal U-turn
Summary: San Bruno officers pulled over a Waymo driverless car for an illegal U-turn but could not issue a ticket, as citation books do not have a box for “robot”.

The divide: who really profits in today’s economy?
Summary: A look at the economic divide in the tech industry, exploring who benefits most from today’s digital economy and the role of major platforms like Meta and YouTube.

OnlyFans, AI girlfriends and ‘stepdads’: the porn industry in 2025
Summary: A podcast episode exploring the intersection of AI, digital relationships, and the evolving adult industry in 2025.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down from CEO role
Summary: Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, has announced his resignation as CEO, marking a significant leadership change at the music streaming giant.

Tilly Norwood: how scared should we be of the viral AI ‘actor’?
Summary: The rise of AI-generated actors like Tilly Norwood is raising questions about the future of Hollywood and the impact of synthetic performers on the industry.

Labour plans to consult on use of live facial recognition before wider roll-out in England
Summary: The Labour party intends to consult the public on the use of live facial recognition technology before expanding its deployment across England.

It’s time to prepare for AI personhood
Author: Jacy Reese Anthis
Summary: The article argues for the need to consider legal and ethical frameworks for AI personhood as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced.