ThursdayApr 16, 2026 10:00 am

Survey Says AI Has Replaced 20% of Full-Time Roles in the US

A newly released survey suggests AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life for many Americans, both at home and on the job. The study, published by Epoch AI, found that about 50% of adults in the U.S. reported using AI tools at least once in the last week. Among those employed full-time, 20% said certain aspects of their work are now handled by AI systems.  The findings are based on a poll of 2,000 adults carried out between March 3 and 5. While some respondents indicated that AI had taken over specific responsibilities, others described a different shift. Around 15% of full-time workers said the technology enabled them to…

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TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:00 am

OpenAI Receives $122B Funding to Advance its AI Projects

OpenAI has secured a record-setting $122 billion in new funding, pushing its valuation to roughly $852 billion after the deal. The deal stands as the largest private capital raise ever completed, highlighting a sharp shift in how global investors view the long-term value of AI.  The financing round drew backing from major technology and investment players, including SoftBank, Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. SoftBank took a leading role alongside firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and T. Rowe Price, among others.  A broad mix of institutional investors also joined the round, among them BlackRock, Blackstone, Sequoia Capital, Temasek, and Fidelity Investments.  With this influx of capital, OpenAI is positioning itself as a central platform for building and scaling intelligent…

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MondayApr 13, 2026 11:15 am

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Appoints Chief Operating Officer, Is Also Awarded Government Support Order for its Edge Processing Solution

Safe Pro Group, a developer of security and defense solutions, has appointed decorated SOCOM Joint Acquisition Task Force Commander Jarret Mathews as Chief Operating Officer. Mathews brings more than 25 years of experience to the table, with expertise in operational leadership, defense acquisition, and advanced technology integration. Safe Pro Group was also awarded a support contract for their AI Edge Processing solution contract awarded earlier by the U.S. Government. Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, recently announced the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Jarret Mathews as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) (https://ibn.fm/7QDQk).  Before…

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MondayApr 13, 2026 9:00 am

Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN) Targets Growing Billion-Dollar Train Safety Market with AI Obstacle Detection Systems

The global train collision avoidance system market is expected to reach $13.32 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of an estimated 15%. Rail Vision’s offerings have been described as AI-powered perception systems that allow rail operators to predict and prevent collisions. The company's two flagship products serve different operational environments but share the same underlying technological architecture. The global train collision avoidance market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the convergence of advanced camera systems and artificial intelligence. Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN, FSE: C80) is positioning itself squarely at the center of that…

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FridayApr 10, 2026 10:30 am

SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) Advances Ukraine Defense Initiatives as Electronic Warfare Reshapes Battlefield

Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF)and may include paid advertising. The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how electronic warfare can directly influence battlefield outcomes. The ability to interpret spatial data, maintain situational awareness and operate effectively in degraded signal environments is becoming increasingly important. SPARC AI has appointed a ground referral partner connected to Ukraine, a move intended to strengthen its engagement within the region and support potential deployment of its spatial intelligence capabilities. Electronic warfare has become one of the defining elements of modern conflict in Ukraine, where signal disruption, drone countermeasures and navigation…

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FridayApr 10, 2026 10:00 am

Is AI Dominance Being Shared Between the US and China?

In the decades after World War II, competition between Washington and Moscow centered on nuclear weapons, drawing in top scientists on both sides. Today, the United States is engaged in a different contest, this time with China, focused on control of advanced technologies, especially AI.  This rivalry stretches across laboratories, universities, and fast-growing tech firms, with governments and corporate giants closely involved. The financial stakes run into the trillions. Each country brings distinct advantages. Researchers often describe the divide as one between software and hardware strengths. The U.S. has long excelled in systems that process language and data, while China has made rapid gains in robotics…

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FridayApr 10, 2026 9:00 am

Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN) Positions AI-Powered Collision Avoidance Tech as Solution to Rail Safety Mandates

The National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) has intensified its focus on collision-prevention technologies following multiple rail incidents. Rail Vision’s proprietary sensor systems are designed to address key railway safety challenges by combining advanced imaging technologies with artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms. The company’s technology is also designed to integrate with existing rail infrastructure, providing flexibility for operators seeking to upgrade safety capabilities without requiring extensive system overhauls. Rail-safety regulators are increasingly calling for advanced collision-avoidance systems as rail networks grow more complex, and Rail Vision’s (NASDAQ: RVSN, FSE: C80) artificial-intelligence (“AI”)-powered electro-optical sensors are emerging as a direct technological…

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ThursdayApr 09, 2026 10:00 am

Chinese Companies Are Using AI to Track American War Moves, Report

Chinese companies are increasingly turning to AI and publicly accessible data to monitor U.S. military moves in the Iran conflict, according to a report by The Washington Post. The development is drawing attention in Washington, where officials are weighing the implications of a rapidly evolving surveillance landscape.  Several privately owned firms in China are now promoting analytical tools designed to reveal troop deployments and operational patterns. These products rely on a mix of AI systems and open data sources such as satellite images, aviation tracking platforms, and maritime shipping records. The companies claim they can build detailed pictures of military activity across the Middle East.  Posts circulating online have…

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ThursdayApr 09, 2026 9:00 am

Robotics and AI in Drug Manufacturing: May Unlock Efficiency Gains, Long-Term Value

AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Pharmaceutical manufacturing is entering a period of structural transformation as regulators impose increasingly stringent expectations around contamination control, data integrity and operational traceability. The European Union’s updated GMP Annex 1 guidance places strong emphasis on minimizing human involvement and implementing comprehensive contamination control strategies, requiring manufacturers to evaluate and mitigate risks across personnel, processes and environments. It also encourages the use of barrier systems and automation technologies, reflecting the widely accepted understanding that human operators represent a primary contamination source in sterile production settings. In addition, findings from inspections conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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ThursdayApr 09, 2026 9:00 am

AI-Powered Pharma Manufacturing Signals Scalable Efficiency, Long-Term Cost Advantages

AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: As regulatory demands intensify and production environments become more complex, pharmaceutical manufacturers are shifting beyond traditional quality assurance systems toward a new operational model: integrating artificial intelligence directly into manufacturing workflows as a continuous compliance layer. Rather than depending on retrospective audits and manual checks, AI-driven technologies are now capable of monitoring, validating and optimizing production processes in real time to ensure alignment with evolving Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) requirements. This transformation is becoming increasingly visible across the sector and aligns with companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (Profile), which operate at the intersection of…

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