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Spotlight on Technology

When Customers Ask AI for Advice, Will They Find Your Business?

When Customers Ask AI for Advice, Will They Find Your Business?
(NewsUSA) - Before contacting a company, a potential customer may have a question: What should I look for in a contractor? How do I compare service providers? Which businesses can help solve my …
Why breast cancer survivors deserve personalized monitoring
(BPT) - For the more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., chemotherapy and radiation isn't the end of their cancer journey or their worries. In fact, according to the National Cancer …
Why enterprise contract data is failing AI
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI agents for contract management. But when contract data lacks context, the answers AI produces can be difficult to trust.Contract data is …
From fridge to full house: The smart shopper's backup-power guide
(BPT) - If the power were to go out right now, how long could you keep your refrigerator cold? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you've got just four hours without power before …

Battle for Biotech Leadership: U.S. vs. China

Battle for Biotech Leadership: U.S. vs. China

(NewsUSA) - The battle for global leadership in biotechnology is not won or lost in a single field, but is spread across areas including supply chains, manufacturing capacity, data holdings, and …

How to maintain a site you built with AI
Wix reports on maintaining AI-built websites, highlighting key steps like branding, functionality, security, and ongoing maintenance to ensure effectiveness and safety.
Tech news from around the web
5 ways to improve ventilation in residential and multifamily homes
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Proper ventilation is integral to the comfort and well-being of residents in multifamily constructions.Builders and contractors should carefully consider methods to improve …
What happens when the business changes faster than the training?
(BPT) - Key takeaways:A growing number of companies are turning to an AI-powered platform to help customer-facing teams create training that will build skills around productive innovation and process …
4 Design Trends That Will Shape Kitchens and Baths in 2027
(BPT) - After years of neutral, one-size-fits-all rooms, homeowners are looking for spaces that feel like their own, with finishes that get better with age and layouts that fit how they really live. …
Nearly 9 in 10 Millennials and Almost 8 in 10 Gen Z Carry Debt
(BPT) - New research reveals how AI, gambling and money shame are shaping younger Americans' financial lives.Millennials and Gen Z are facing significant financial pressure, with many seeing their …
How to spot and avoid AI scams
(BPT) - Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of many people's everyday lives. Unfortunately, that includes scammers. The good news? You don't need to be a tech expert to protect …
Technology news and features

Focus on Education and Safety for AI Use

Focus on Education and Safety for AI Use
(NewsUSA) - Americans across the political spectrum agree on how the country should approach artificial intelligence, according to a new report by Gallup and the Special Competitive Studies Project …

The Geography of Quantum Innovation Goes Local

The Geography of Quantum Innovation Goes Local
(NewsUSA) - Quantum information science, engineering, and technologies (QISET) is in its second phase, now rapidly evolving from lab-based projects to real-world applications that are impacting the …

Rule Changes to Federal Research Grants Could Cost America Its Technology Lead

Rule Changes to Federal Research Grants Could Cost America Its Technology Lead
(NewsUSA) - Proposed rule changes at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) could weaken the research enterprise that underpins American technology leadership, according to experts at the Special …

A pro’s 30-minute cybersecurity check for small businesses

Verizon reports that small businesses can conduct a 30-minute cybersecurity review using a checklist to identify data protection needs, access rights, and necessary follow-ups.

'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done

Vanta reports nearly half of security leaders' tasks become "zombie work," remaining incomplete due to cross-departmental dependencies in larger organizations.

Planning for a CRM switch: What to do when your CRM is being retired

Nutshell reports on transitioning from a retiring CRM, emphasizing data exports, timeline planning, and choosing a new system to ensure a seamless switch.

What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent

elk Marketing reports on Meta Muse, an AI agent that simplifies business tasks by automating processes and integrating with apps, enhancing efficiency for owners.

How to make the most of AI tools without feeling overwhelmed

Wix reports that small business owners can effectively use AI tools by focusing on specific needs, avoiding overwhelm, and testing one tool at a time.

Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work

Carrington College reports nearly 60% of nurses feel unprepared for workplace technology, highlighting a gap between tech adoption and necessary training.

More technology news

It Starts With a Game: How Gaming Became the Front Door to Friendship

It Starts With a Game: How Gaming Became the Front Door to Friendship

(NewsUSA) - Gaming has transformed over the past three decades. In 1999, fewer than one in five players reported playing online, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), and today, …

The best and worst cities for women in tech
SmartAsset reports that San Jose ranks as the best U.S. city for women in tech, while Bakersfield has the largest pay disparity. 
What PHP2Shell reveals about digital accessibility’s urgency gap
AudioEye reports PHP2Shell's security response highlights the urgency gap in digital accessibility, urging organizations to treat accessibility issues with similar urgency.
More than an AI copilot: Navigating the 5 stages to autonomous data engineering
Snowflake reports on the evolution to autonomous data engineering, emphasizing a shift from manual pipeline management to focusing on data products for business outcomes.
6 questions financial firm leaders should ask about AI maturity
Jump reports that AI adoption among financial advisors has surged to 85%. 
A founder-led production studio is building brands with AI video
Higgsfield AI reports on One of One, an AI-native studio that created a successful Maradona apparel campaign, demonstrating cost-effective and innovative brand storytelling.
The AI agents never broke in. They logged in
Ironclad reports on a 2026 incident where AI agents autonomously accessed systems without human assistance, exploiting flaws to bypass security measures and emphasize the need for robust credential management and monitoring.
Disconnected data is stifling ROI from agentic AI
Teradata reports that data fragmentation hinders ROI from agentic AI, with only 37% of companies seeing strong returns despite increased investments.
Migrating your sales pipeline to a new CRM: A 6-step plan for keeping your deal history
Nutshell reports a six-step plan for migrating CRM data, emphasizing the importance of preserving deal history and ensuring accurate data transfer between systems.
Federal privacy legislation in 2026: The 49 bills reshaping US data privacy law
Captain Compliance reports that by September 2026, 49 federal privacy bills are shaping U.S. data privacy law, with a focus on children's privacy, AI, and comprehensive legislation.
A flaw in three major AI agent platforms shows why guardrails don't work
Redpanda reports on a flaw called CoreBreak in major AI agent platforms, exposing inadequate guardrails. 
Tech companies need more data centers. So why are nearly half of all planned projects delayed or canceled?
ProLift reports nearly half of planned U.S. data centers face delays due to power constraints, equipment shortages, and regulatory issues, hampering AI growth.