Tag Archives: Cybernetics

06Nov/25

Performativ Unveils Compliant AI Agents for Financial Institutions

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Performativ, a technology company, announced the launch of two new offerings: Custom Agents and the AgentKit Builder. These new capabilities are specifically designed to help financial institutions (such as banks and asset managers) safely and compliantly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) agents into their core operations and existing enterprise infrastructure. The solution is built to meet stringent regulatory oversight requirements, including those similar to the European AI Act, by ensuring all agent actions are logged, auditable, permissioned, and have traceability for regulatory review, thus transitioning enterprises from AI experimentation to secure, governed deployment. Continue reading

03Nov/25

Doomscrolling Explained and how AI agents and related tools can help mitigate the habit

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Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Doomscrolling  (or doomsurfing) is the act of spending an excessive amount of time reading or watching a large quantity of negative, distressing, or alarming news and content online, particularly on social media and news websites. Continue reading →

02Nov/25

AI Classification for Google Drive Security

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Nov. 2, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The white paper from Google outlines their AI Classification for Google Drive solution, which uses custom, privacy-preserving AI models to automatically identify and label an organisation’s sensitive data at scale. The document explains that this capability addresses the challenge of manually classifying the exponentially increasing volume of data in Google Workspace, providing a more robust foundation for data protection, auditing, and records management. Continue reading →

30Oct/25

AI Hype Check: Fortune 100 Hiring Trends

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The analysis, which examined over ten thousand job postings, found a surprisingly low demand for AI-ready workers, with only 11 per cent of positions mentioning AI, suggesting a potential disconnect between corporate AI ambition and practical implementation. Furthermore, the report highlights an expensive “fire-to-hire cycle” among these top companies, noting that mass layoffs are prevalent but do not appear to be primarily aimed at building a more AI-ready workforce. The source includes commentary from Orgvue’s Chief Product Officer, Jessica Modrall, who asserts that while AI will transform the workforce, many organizations are mistakenly assuming it will simply replace staff. Continue reading

AI Agents and the Human-AI Collaborative Intelligence

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Oct. 30, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — AI Agents are autonomous software systems that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perceive their environment, reason, plan, and execute actions to achieve a specific goal on behalf of a user, often without continuous human oversight. They essentially act as intelligent, goal-driven software robots. Continue reading →

29Oct/25

Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

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Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –The strategic imperatives that define success for technology leaders navigating the AI-powered, hyperconnected world are captured within the three themes of the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026. These trends are considered strategic imperatives that demand thoughtful consideration and decisive action from technology leaders. Continue reading →

29Oct/25

Aligning University IT with Research Faculty Needs

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This document addresses the growing complexity of research computing at universities and how many institutions lack the necessary tools and governance to align IT capabilities with faculty research goals. The advisory firm outlines a four-phase strategic approach for higher education IT leaders to evaluate their systems, translate findings into actionable initiatives using the MoSCoW method for prioritisation, and ultimately strengthen research outcomes by better supporting faculty. The resource aims to help institutions overcome issues like fragmented systems and funding challenges by providing a structured framework for improving research IT maturity. Continue reading

28Oct/25

AI Productivity and Training Gap Report

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This research indicates that employees who utilise artificial intelligence (AI) are saving an average of 7.5 hours per week, which is the equivalent of one full workday, equating to substantial productivity gains. A critical finding is that two-thirds of employees (68%) have not received AI training, leaving potential efficiency unrealised. The study emphasises that training, not generational cohort, is the key determinant of AI success, noting that trained Gen X employees outperform untrained Gen Z employees in AI benefits.Continue reading

25Oct/25

Marriott Bonvoy 2026 EMEA Travel Trends: AI, Lux-Scaping, and Passion Pursuits

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New Marriott Bonvoy research concerning travel trends for the year 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This extensive report, based on a survey of over 22,000 travellers, identifies several key developments, including the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in holiday planning, with half of all travellers now using it for research. Continue reading