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Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
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Google sets out AI-first future for ads & shopping

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Google maps out an AI-first overhaul of ads, Search and shopping, betting on creator-led influence and emerging agentic commerce tools.
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Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
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AI supercharges industrial-scale online romance scams

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-powered fraud rings industrialise online romance scams, fuelling USD $5.7 billion in losses and ushering in a 'dark age' for victims.
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NeuBird AI hits SRE alert milestone with agentic platform

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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NeuBird AI's agentic SRE platform autonomously resolved 230,000 alerts in a year, saving 12,000 hours and USD $1.8 million in costs.
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AI transforms cold email into a high-precision channel

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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The era of mass cold outreach is ending as Google and Yahoo implement aggressive technical mandates and AI-driven inbox filtering systems.
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Miro links visual workspaces to AI coding via MCP server

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Miro unveils an MCP server to pipe visual planning boards directly into AI coding tools, aiming to ground agentic workflows in shared context.
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Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.
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OpenAI to charge 4% fee on Shopify ChatGPT checkout

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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OpenAI will levy a 4% fee on Shopify merchants for sales made via ChatGPT's integrated instant checkout from late January 2026.
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Alteryx deepens BigQuery tie-up with Google-first suite

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Alteryx deepens its Google Cloud partnership, bringing Alteryx One workflows directly into BigQuery and planning a Google-first marketplace edition.
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Accountants embrace AI tools as scepticism increases

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.
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Kodak Alaris adds AI integrations to Info Input 7.5

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Kodak Alaris adds native gen AI integrations and new workflow tools to Info Input 7.5, targeting faster, more automated document processing.
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Walmart shopping to launch directly inside Google Gemini

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Walmart to embed shopping in Google's Gemini app, letting users browse and buy Walmart and Sam's Club items directly via AI chats.
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Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
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ChatGPT drives bulk of enterprise generative AI data risk

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Harmonic finds six genAI apps drive 92.6% of enterprise data exposure risk, with ChatGPT alone responsible for more than 70% of cases.
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Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.
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Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.
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Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
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Adobe sees surge in AI-driven traffic & conversions

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Adobe says generative AI referrals to retailers jumped nearly 700% over the 2025 holidays, driving longer visits and stronger conversions.
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Backslash Security wins 2025 AI security tech award

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Backslash Security wins InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year award for AI security, spotlighting risks in AI-native software development.