Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland ask whether these long-term problems require a solution other than AI? JANUARY 21, 2026 By Ben Henry-Moreland and Michael Kitces As companies grow and merge over time, they accumulate technical debt. Technologies, capabilities, and processes that in a perfect world would be retooled and improved every time the company grows…
The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of a monumental shift from manual production to mechanical production powered by steam engines. Decades later, Henry Ford invented the assembly line, dramatically reducing the cost of a Model T and putting car ownership within reach of the average American. But Anduril founder Palmer Luckey believes production can go…
As AI systems integrate into business processes, organizations face growing AI governance, risk, and compliance needs. In our prior research, we tested AI risks in practice with an AI bias benchmark, finding persistent bias around race, gender, and socioeconomic assumptions in several models. These findings underscore the importance of AI GRC tools, which help continuously…
Governor Newsom released his 2026-2027 budget proposal Friday morning. The budget shows revenues of $248.3 billion. But not everyone agrees on this projection, especially when it comes to AI’s actions. The Office of the Legislative Analyst, a nonpartisan legislative advisory group, in its November fiscal outlook projected revenues that were about $36 billion below the…
As spotted by GameDiscoverCothe updated form now clarifies that it only applies to content “consumed by players”, its scope including – but not limited to – artwork, audio, localization, narration, marketing materials, what appears on a game’s Steam page, and all Steam community assets. At the same time, the form clarifies that, as far as…
In 2025, 63.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the EU were using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This share is almost twice as high as the share of the general population having used these tools (32.7% of 16-74 year olds). Young people are introducing the use of generative AI in different areas of life….
SoundHound AI (NasdaqGM:SOUN) has partnered with Bridgepointe Technologies to expand enterprise use of its AI agents and IT automation platforms. The partnership targets Bridgepointe’s more than 12,000 enterprise customers in industries including hospitality, automotive and retail. The collaboration focuses on the deployment of SoundHound’s Amelia 7 AI agent for customer interaction and its Autonomics platform…
Familiar Super Bowl foes will meet when the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8. Seattle advanced with a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game, while New England outlasted the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game. The…
Nirmal Jingar receives a 2026 Global Recognition Award for leading AI platform modernization at Wayfair, generating millions of dollars in supply chain savings, advancing responsible adoption of generative AI, mentoring engineering teams, and shaping industry standards through governance frameworks and advisory work. New York, NY, USA, January 17, 2026 — Nirmal Jingara senior engineering manager…
As payers deploy advanced technologies to review claims, health systems like Mercyhealth and WellStar are fighting back with stricter contracts and predictive AI. In recent years, the fierce struggle to combat denial has gradually intensified. During this week’s The Winning Edge for Defeating Denials webinar, revenue cycle leaders from Mercyhealth and Wellstar Health System discussed…