PepsiCo has reimagined how operations are designed, tested, and optimized. The company embraced the industrial metaverse—not as a concept, but as a capability. By combining industrial AI with advanced ...

The global business appetite for China’s yuan is strengthening as Beijing’s long-term campaign to internationalise its currency gains traction, according to a new industry white paper. More than 95 ...

Microsoft has introduced a research preview tool called "Computer use" within Copilot Studio. This LLM-powered feature enables AI agents to interact directly with any website or app. Microsoft Copilot ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Bank of Nova Scotia says artificial intelligence is boosting its employees’ productivity and strengthening key programs, including its anti-money laundering (AML) detection system. “AI capabilities … ...

Companies will be required to take on new responsibilities to protect data on children and to delete the personal information of Canadians if requested, under a new bill introduced in the House of ...

A drug that promotes muscle mass could help retain lean body mass when using weight-loss jabs, a study has suggested. Weight-loss injections, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by mimicking ...

This press release was updated on 18 June 2026 with the three offer letters to the European Parliament with a view to a first reading agreement. With today’s agreement, we are simplifying rules for ...

WASHINGTON — Diplomats will sign at least one memorandum of understanding this week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have reached an agreement to use cage fights for diplomacy, ...