Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico after strengthening over the eastern Pacific, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooding risks to parts of the country. The storm’s path took it from the Pacific toward Baja California Sur before crossing the Gulf of California and moving into mainland Mexico. Polo first made landfall over Baja California … Read more
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a practical tool for farmers who need to determine when crops are ready for harvest. By combining crop images, weather information, historical farm data and other agricultural signals, AI systems can help predict when fruit and vegetables are likely to reach the right stage for picking. Harvest timing can have … Read more
Artificial intelligence skills are emerging as an increasingly important advantage for Emiratis entering the UAE workforce as employers expand their use of AI in recruitment and daily operations. At the Ru’ya 2026 careers fair in Dubai, students and employers highlighted AI knowledge alongside traditional academic qualifications and professional skills. Young Emiratis attending the event said … Read more
Keith Sonderling was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor after the Senate voted 47-41 on September 30, 2026. Sonderling had been serving as acting labor secretary since April and now takes over the department on a permanent basis. AI, workforce training and the changing nature of jobs have been central themes in his recent comments … Read more
Apple is reportedly preparing a major expansion of its smart-home lineup, with a new home hub, an updated Apple TV and a refreshed HomePod mini expected to play central roles. The reported products are being developed around Apple’s next-generation Siri and its broader artificial intelligence strategy. Reports suggest the new devices could arrive as part … Read more
India-based AI career platform Apuphi has launched with the aim of changing how job seekers present their skills and navigate the hiring process. The platform combines AI-powered career assessment, personalised career planning, job application automation and structured interview feedback. According to an ANI report published on May 20, 2026, Apuphi had more than 6,200 candidates … Read more
More than 5.3 lakh category certificates have been issued in Jammu and Kashmir since 2025, according to data presented by the Union Territory administration. The figures were shared in response to a question in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly concerning the issuance and verification of category certificates. Category certificates are used to establish eligibility … Read more
Security researchers say they were able to bypass safety restrictions in AI models developed by Chinese company Moonshot AI and obtain responses related to biological weapons. The finding has renewed concerns about whether AI safety systems can withstand sophisticated attempts to circumvent their safeguards. The research was reported by cybersecurity company Mindgard, which said it … Read more
Only 51% of employees globally say they have access to the learning and development resources they need, down from 59% a year earlier, as artificial intelligence adoption continues to accelerate, according to PwC’s 2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey. The survey covered 49,364 workers across 48 countries and regions and found that 64% had … Read more
The growing demand for artificial intelligence skills is creating a widening pay gap between specialised AI-core roles and AI-support jobs, according to recent workforce and salary data. The difference reflects the higher value employers place on professionals who can build, deploy and manage advanced AI systems. AI-core roles generally include machine learning engineers, AI engineers, … Read more