As AI agents move closer to executing real-world purchases on behalf of consumers, one startup is proposing an open standard designed to improve trust and accountability across autonomous commerce. A-Comm Technologies, Inc. has opened the draft A-Comm Evidence Protocol (AEP) for public comment through August 14, 2026, introducing an open-source framework that aims to provide…
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN) has announced that it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 12, 2026, with management scheduled to discuss the company’s performance during a virtual investor conference call later that day. The earnings update will provide investors with insight into Ituran’s financial performance and strategic priorities as…
Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) is rapidly becoming the preferred entry point for enterprise AI adoption, enabling organizations to deploy advanced machine learning and generative AI capabilities without building costly in-house infrastructure. A new market study forecasts the global AI as a Service (AIaaS) market will expand from USD 18.17 billion in 2025 to…
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both a catalyst for sustainable development and a growing challenge for global governance, according to Stephen Jackson, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China. Speaking during the Zhongguancun Dialogue on AI Cooperation in Beijing, Jackson discussed the opportunities and risks surrounding AI adoption, emphasizing the need for international collaboration, responsible…
The retail industry’s long-standing reliance on one-way customer notifications is giving way to AI-powered conversational engagement, according to new insights from cloud communications platform Infobip and research firm Retail Economics. As consumer expectations for personalized digital experiences continue to rise, retailers are increasingly being pushed toward conversational AI platforms that enable two-way interactions across messaging…
