Atlanta-based developer Brandon Thomas says he has used AI to build free alternatives to seven Adobe applications, turning frustration with subscription cancellation fees into a project that could widen access to creative software, although the tools remain far from proven professional replacements.
Read More The Netherlands’ tax authority has abandoned its planned Microsoft 365 cloud rollout in favour of infrastructure it controls and European open-source software, highlighting how concerns about sensitive information and supplier dependence can change major IT decisions.
Read More Google has announced a workplace AI agent that can have its own email address, calendar and company account, allowing businesses to delegate ongoing tasks while making it clearer which actions were taken by software rather than employees.
Read More Researchers in Türkiye have used biodegradable nanoparticles to deliver a plant growth hormone to grapevines, producing heavier bunches and stronger berry attachment in a small trial that suggests a possible way to improve crop production and reduce food waste.
Read More The US military plans to create a command dedicated to drones, robots and autonomous systems, aiming to get technology into service faster while raising questions about funding, reliability and responsibility when machines take on more military tasks.
Read More Most Metropolitan Police personnel had not completed mandatory data protection training, according to figures discussed at the London Assembly, raising questions about how the force protects sensitive information after breaches exposed victims’ identities and contact details.
Read More McDonald’s is facing scrutiny over its reported use of AI to recommend menu prices, raising questions about how algorithms influence what customers pay even as the company denies using personalised prices or changing charges throughout the day.
Read More More than 44,000 people have filed legal objections asking NHS England to stop its Federated Data Platform handling their health records, turning concerns about supplier Palantir into a test of patient rights, public trust and accountability.
Read More Google has introduced animated and lifelike avatars for Gemini’s live conversations, giving businesses a way to put a talking face on AI services while raising questions about whether a more convincing appearance could encourage customers to trust answers they should question.
Read More Google is testing a Gemini feature that can telephone businesses, ask questions and arrange bookings on a customer’s behalf, potentially saving people time while requiring businesses to decide how they handle conversations with an AI assistant.
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