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Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing
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Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril to lead AI transformation
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril as CTO to enhance its AI-powered ad platform, following recent key executive hires to boost global growth and innovation.

AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
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A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.

Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
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Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.

Google unveils Flow AI tool to empower filmmakers & storytellers
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Google launches Flow, an AI tool designed to help filmmakers craft cinematic scenes using generative AI models Veo, Imagen, and Gemini.

Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade
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Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.

Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
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Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.

Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
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Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers
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Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.

Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services
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Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.

Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI
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Biostate AI has raised USD $12 million to enhance AI tech for predicting disease progression using RNA sequencing, aiming to advance personalised medicine globally.

Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads
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Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
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Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
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Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
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Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise
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91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.