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Governance gaps may slow AI deployment as marketing and IT disagree over who controls shared content and platform decisions.
Poor data governance is slowing AI adoption in marketing, with only 35% willing to share unverified machine-generated insights, Adverity found.
The appointment comes as firms race to secure autonomous AI agents that can access systems and physical infrastructure without human oversight.
The upgrade gives IT teams direct access to curated network evidence in AI tools, helping cut token use while improving incident checks.
The bank has begun replacing 20 trading voice platforms with a single cloud system, aiming to cut complexity while meeting strict compliance rules.
Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.
Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.
Energy retailers could cut margin leakage and speed pricing decisions as Gorilla's new AI features plug into its commercial data engine.
ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, reducing friction and exposure as regulators tighten rules on text-based authentication.
The appointment reflects rising pressure on services firms to turn AI from pilot projects into measurable gains for clients and their own operations.
The seven-day test suggests stablecoins could cut cross-border settlement delays, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over a weekend.
Finance teams on Google Workspace can now keep reports and forecasts governed in one data layer without leaving Sheets.
More than half of US consumers plan to shop before Thanksgiving as they hunt for deals, rewards and ways to stretch holiday budgets.
The cash will fund product development as the Los Angeles-based startup builds personalised sports challenges for US fans beyond live viewing.
The fresh capital will help the London-based AI data company hire, deepen its digital twin network and push further into the US market.
Most young professionals see overseas experience as vital to advancement, but 68% of UK Gen Z want it without leaving Britain permanently.
The debt collections firm is strengthening its leadership after a 42% revenue rise, with a new chief executive and chief financial officer due in October.
The hire strengthens the Australian consultancy's push into the US as it bids for more supply chain and transformation work.