Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly – and with it, the level of autonomy. In production, logistics, service and administrative processes, AI agents are increasingly taking on tasks, making decisions and initiating processes independently. However, this also...
AI collar enables reliable communication in noisy environments
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology have developed a novel, AI-powered collar that makes speech intelligible even in situations where conventional audio recordings reach their limits. The approach: rather than relying on acoustic signals, the...
Cybersecurity in SMEs in 2026: Why one in four companies falls victim to cyberattacks despite protective measures
An international study of 3,000 SMEs shows that security gaps persist despite rising investment. Human error, cloud dependencies and new vulnerabilities created by AI are exacerbating the risk situation for small and medium-sized enterprises. Cyber Risks in SMEs in...
Robots detect hidden objects thanks to AI
By combining reflections, scientists at MIT reconstruct images with high precision Using the reflections of electromagnetic waves and artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are enabling robots to locate objects...
AI instead of a culture of complaint: Why women should focus more on technological competence
The discussion about the so-called gender gap in the use of artificial intelligence is currently gaining attention. Studies show that women use AI tools less frequently than men in their everyday work. This development is often explained by structural disadvantages, a...
AI will soon prevent collisions on the high seas
Texas A&M University's “Smart-Sea” system takes into account all ship movements Researchers at Texas A&M University (https://www.tamu.edu/index.html ) have developed “Smart-Sea,” an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system for accident-free navigation on the...
Study: AI-optimized reporting
How companies triple their visibility in ChatGPT The file format is decisive: Companies that publish their annual reports in HTML format appear three times more often in ChatGPT responses than those that rely on PDFs. In addition, an HTML source leads to factually...
Robot adapts facial expressions and lip movements
Experts at Columbia University synchronize motor control with spoken words Researchers at Columbia University's School of Engineering (https://www.columbia.edu/ ) have taught a robot to move its lips in sync with spoken and sung words. The machine can also mimic human...
Sophos Technology: ChatGPT changed the world, OpenClaw is turning it upside down
A commentary by Nash Borges, Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Sophos There is currently a flurry of assessments and news about the new AI agent OpenClaw/Moltbot. Nash Borges, Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Sophos, took a closer look...
Germany: Artificial intelligence, information security and data protection in Saxony-Anhalt
How can local authorities use AI securely, in compliance with data protection regulations and with confidence? This question was the focus of the event ‘For local authorities: GISA AI meets information security, data protection and IT ecosystem’. How can local...

